PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Republic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rogers's choice of entrance music: Step Into A World. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Brett Rogers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Republic
vs
Rogers

162 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
353 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wang Republic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brett Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Republic - just one landing.
Rogers looks gassed!
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Republic misses.
Republic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Republic misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Republic's corner calls for a 1-2. Republic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Republic connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Republic.
Republic's corner calls for a 1-2. Republic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Republic misses with a hook.
Republic throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Republic.
Republic lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Republic misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Republic connects with a looping right hand.
Republic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head.
Rogers walks into a stiff left hand from Republic.
Republic throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Republic connects with a nice looking jab.
Republic with a hook.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Republic throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Republic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Republic lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Republic does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by Republic there.
Republic throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Republic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Republic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Republic catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Republic throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Republic tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers counters with a body kick that stops Republic in his tracks momentarily.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Republic to score with a decent uppercut.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Republic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Jab from Republic.
Republic takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Republic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Republic.
Republic digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Republic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Republic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rogers slips a straight right by Republic.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Republic throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Republic cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Republic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Republic tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Republic lands a jab to the head.
Republic scores with a hook.
Republic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Republic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Republic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Republic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Republic throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Republic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Republic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Republic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Republic lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Republic connects with a looping right hand.
Republic misses with a low kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Republic lands a head shot.
Rogers throws a lazy head kick
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic with a hook.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Republic loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Republic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Republic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brett Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic scores with a jab to the body.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Rogers is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Republic.
Republic scores with a jab to the body.
Republic scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Republic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Republic throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Republic. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Republic there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Republic tries to clinch up.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Republic's knee but Republic avoids it well.
Rogers slips a jab from Republic.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Republic cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Republic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Republic scores with the left hand. Rogers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rogers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Republic.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Republic lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Republic takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Rogers misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Republic connects with a jab.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands a nice looking body shot.
Republic lands with a good body shot.
Republic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Republic scores with a body shot.
Republic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Republic avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Republic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Republic scores with a jab to the head.
Rogers walks into a stiff left hand from Republic.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Republic had a free shot at his head there.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers walks into a left hand.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Republic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Republic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Republic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Republic connects with the punch.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Republic throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Republic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Republic lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Republic avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Republic missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Republic dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Republic had a free shot at his head there.
Republic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
Republic throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Republic lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Wang Republic is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Republic avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Republic tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Republic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Republic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Republic there.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Republic.
Brett Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Republic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Republic throws out a powerful jab.
Republic cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Nice shot lands for Republic.
Republic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Republic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Republic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Republic works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Republic blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Republic.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rogers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Republic has got the better of the exchanges.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers throws a sloppy body shot
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Republic.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogers thinking.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic scores with the left hand. Rogers knows he should have avoided that one.
Republic lands a nice shot to the body.
Republic throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Republic misses the target.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Republic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Republic jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Rogers
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Republic.
Good exchange - Republic coming out on top.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Rogers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers swinging wildly here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic scores with a hook.
Republic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic with a hook.
Rogers throws a lazy head kick
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogers thinking.
Donk. Republic catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Republic scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Republic misses the target.
Republic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Republic cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Republic lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Republic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Republic throws a chopping leg kick but Rogers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Republic works the jab nicely.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Republic cracks Rogers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Republic lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.
Republic loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Republic jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Republic.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Republic throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Republic.
Republic connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Republic avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Republic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Republic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Republic misses with a left hand
and Rogers counters with a big head kick but Republic shrugs it off.
Republic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Republic blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.
Republic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Republic as he connects with a hook.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Republic to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Republic tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Republic digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Republic lands with an overhand left.
Republic with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic lands a slapping body shot.
Republic lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Rogers throws a lazy head kick
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Republic lands the left hand.
A low kick from Rogers is predictable there
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic jabs at Rogers's body.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Republic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Republic throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Republic tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A lazy left from Republic finds it's target.
Republic blocks a low kick nicely.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rogers scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Republic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Republic.
Republic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Republic.
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Republic lands with a nice body punch.
Republic loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Republic stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Republic looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Republic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Republic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogers scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Rogers misses
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Republic swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Republic.
Republic lands with a good body shot.
Republic lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Republic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rogers tries to land a body kick
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Republic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers slips a jab from Republic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Republic misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Republic as he connects with a hook.
Republic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Republic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Republic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Republic lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Republic.
Republic blocks the body kick.
Republic lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Republic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Republic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Republic jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Republic scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Republic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Republic.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Republic scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Republic takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Republic finds it's target.
Republic scores with a jab.
Republic with a jab.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Republic misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers counters with a good, hard body kick but Republic shrugs it off.
Republic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Republic.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Republic lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Republic scores with a body shot.
Republic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a head kick. Republic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rogers slips a jab from Republic.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic connects with a body shot.
Republic misses with a hook.
Republic misses with a hook.
Rogers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Republic.
Republic punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
A big right from Republic misses.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Republic.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Republic throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Republic avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Republic misses.
Republic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Republic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Republic.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Republic scores with a nice strike.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Republic misses the jab.
Republic connects with a single shot there.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic lands a body shot.
Republic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers throws a lazy head kick
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Republic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Republic as he connects with a hook.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Republic connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic lands with a right hand.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Republic connects with the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Republic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Republic blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Republic connects with a body shot.
Republic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Republic scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Republic.
Republic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Republic jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Republic lands with a nice body punch.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Republic misses the target.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Jab by Republic.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
Republic looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Republic.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic jabs at Rogers's body.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Republic throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Republic cracks Rogers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Republic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Republic lands with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Republic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers slips a jab from Republic.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Republic.
Republic lands a slapping body shot.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
A head kick by Rogers misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Republic misses with a straight right.
Republic scores with a nice right hand.
Rogers throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Rogers slips a jab from Republic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Republic.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Republic throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands a slapping body shot.
Republic lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Republic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rogers has time to react.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Republic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Republic scores with a hook.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Republic.
Republic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Republic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Republic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Republic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Republic punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Republic does it's job there.
Republic looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Republic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rogers moves forwards but Republic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rogers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Republic's head.
A punch lands to the side of Rogers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Republic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Republic jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Republic as he connects with a hook.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
Rogers walks into a stiff left hand from Republic.
A jab lands there for Republic.
Republic misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Republic scores with a body shot.
Republic scores with a jab.
Republic catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Republic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Republic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Republic connects with a single shot there.
Republic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Republic wants to slow Rogers down by chopping away at his legs.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Republic lands a jab.
Rogers defending well as Republic loads up on a big left hand.
Republic tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Republic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Republic lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the ropes and back into rage.
Nice jab there from Republic.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Republic.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogers's head.
Republic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab from Republic misses.
Republic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Republic swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Republic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head.
Republic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Republic looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Republic.
Republic lands with a shot to the body.
Republic scores with a nice strike.
Republic lands a nice looking body shot.
Republic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Republic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rogers throws a lazy body kick
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Republic misses with a straight right.
Republic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Republic moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Republic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Republic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Republic misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Republic was not able to check.
Republic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic had his way with Brett Rogers in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Republic doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers slips under a jab from Republic.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Republic thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Rogers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Republic.
Republic misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rogers lands a head kick. Republic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic lands a jab to the nose.
Republic lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Republic - just one landing.
Republic misses the shot to the body.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Rogers throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Republic avoids the head kick by Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Republic dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Republic punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Republic.
Republic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Republic blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Republic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Rogers throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Republic lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Republic. That snapped Rogers's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic misses the jab.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Good exchange - Republic coming out on top.
Republic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Republic, right into the meat.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Republic.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Republic.
Republic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Republic stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Republic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Republic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Republic throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Republic throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Republic throws out a powerful jab.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Republic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rogers has time to react.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands with a good body shot.
Republic misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers counters with a good, hard body kick but Republic shrugs it off.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Republic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Republic missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
Republic scores with a hook.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Republic misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Republic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic lands with a right hand.
Republic jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Republic as he connects with a hook.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
Republic throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Republic lands with a right hand.
Brett Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Republic throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Republic throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Republic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Republic lands a jab.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Republic.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Republic throws out the jab.
Republic connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogers is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Republic connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Republic lands the left hand.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Republic lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Republic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Republic lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Republic lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Republic.
Republic lunges at Rogers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogers's hand.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Republic dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Rogers throws a push kick but Republic slaps the foot to one side.
Republic doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Republic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Republic avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Republic lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Republic lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Republic jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Republic scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Republic scores with a decent looking hook.
Rogers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Republic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogers scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Republic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Republic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Wang Republic!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Wang Republic!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Wang Republic!

Wang Republic wins by unanimous decision!