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Event:
GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Delsarte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a left to the body.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Delsarte.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into Delsarte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodgers to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Delsarte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodgers. #T1#
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delsarte throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodgers, right into the meat.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Delsarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delsarte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delsarte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers scores with a leg kick.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Delsarte is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Rodgers moved away.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Rodgers throws a fast counter high kick but Delsarte manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Good leg kick by Rodgers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delsarte slips a jab from Rodgers.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Delsarte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte ducks right into an uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
#T4#
Rodgers throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Delsarte saw it coming and moves away.
Delsarte lands a jab to Rodgers's midsection.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Andy Rodgers's cut even more.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Rodgers throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers cracks Delsarte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodgers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Delsarte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodgers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers cracks Delsarte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delsarte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Delsarte ducks under and follows up with a left that Delsarte also avoids with ease.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Delsarte moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Delsarte jabs at Rodgers's body.
Delsarte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a front kick aimed at Rodgers's knee but Rodgers avoids it well.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Delsarte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delsarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte. #T2#
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Delsarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
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!
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Delsarte's hands.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers.
Delsarte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodgers just manages to avoid it.
Delsarte misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Rodgers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodgers scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
The cut above Andy Rodgers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries a low kick but Delsarte avoids it.
Rodgers wants to slow Delsarte down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Delsarte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Rodgers off balance momentarily.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delsarte.
Rodgers cracks the inside of Delsarte's front leg.
Rodgers takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
Andy Rodgers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andy Rodgers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 255
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Stuckey.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Stuckey throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Stuckey slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
Stuckey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodgers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stuckey - the referee stops the clock and Rodgers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stuckey. Rodgers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rodgers lands with a kick to the temple. Stuckey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Stuckey clinches up against the cage.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Stuckey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers's elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Stuckey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stuckey blocking some punches.
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers tries to work over Stuckey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
Stuckey can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Stuckey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey lands a body punch.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stuckey tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Stuckey digs a right hand underneath Rodgers's ribcage. Rodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stuckey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
A short uppercut from Stuckey.
Stuckey tries a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks it.
Stuckey struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stuckey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Stuckey avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stuckey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stuckey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stuckey blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stuckey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Stuckey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodgers or not.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuckey lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Stuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers tries to work over Stuckey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Stuckey.
Rodgers looks winded!
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stuckey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Rodgers stops a takedown attempt from Stuckey.
A right hand to the body from Stuckey.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
#BC#
Stuckey manages to break the clinch.
Stuckey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuckey.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stuckey avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
#CL#
Stuckey moves into the clinch successfully.
Stuckey gets through Rodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stuckey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stuckey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stuckey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
A short right from Stuckey on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Stuckey is trying to pull guard but Rodgers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Stuckey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stuckey.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Stuckey blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Stuckey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stuckey's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Stuckey.
Stuckey lands with a light punch inside.
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stuckey's elbow.
Stuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stuckey lands a nice knee to the body.
Stuckey lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stuckey closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Stuckey.
Rodgers pushes Stuckey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stuckeys head.
Stuckey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Stuckey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stuckey - that landed with a thud.
Stuckey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Stuckey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Stuckey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuckey blocking some punches.
Stuckey pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodgers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stuckey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodgers is defending well for now.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Stuckey lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Andy Rodgers's cut even more.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Stuckey controls his hands.
#T1#
Stuckey with a knee to the head.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Stuckey.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Stuckey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Rodgers avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stuckey fails to land.
Rodgers avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
Stuckey can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stuckey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Stuckey.
Stuckey scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Andy Rodgers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stuckey scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Stuckey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands with a light punch inside.
Stuckey lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Stuckey misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey lands an uppercut.
Stuckey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
Stuckey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuckey.
A right hook to the body lands for Stuckey.
Stuckey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Rodgers is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stuckey.
Rodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Stuckey finish him?#CUT#
Andy Rodgers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Stuckey - that landed with a thud.
Stuckey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Stuckey throws a big uppercut that drops Rodgers! More strikes from Stuckey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodgers lies dazed against the cage as Stuckey celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Stuckey!
Post fight, Ray Stuckey took to the microphone: 'C'mon Gamma quit feeding me zombies gimme an opponent with a fuckin heartbeat.'.
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Event:
GC 248
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Starker tries to clinch up
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Starker slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starker manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers throws a hook but Starker blocks it.
Starker moves out of range of the strikes.
Starker unleashes a big counter combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Starker tries to clinch but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers catches Starker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends Starker's belly button to the back.
Rodgers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starker's calf.
Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starker tries to clinch there but Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces Starker off the cage and back into range.
Starker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodgers. Rodgers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Starker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Starker controls the action.
Starker blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Starker.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Starker lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Starker.
Rodgers pushes Starker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rodgers - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker looks winded!
Rodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodgers gets through Starker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers is working Starker over against the cage.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starker.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers. #T4#
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Starker is rocked!
Rodgers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Starker with a big uppercut! Starker tries to clinch up but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Starker to the mat! Starker covers up and Rodgers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andy Rodgers!
After the fight, Andy Rodgers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Paul Starker spoke after the fight, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.
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Event:
GC 239
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Wolfsbruder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolfsbruder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice hook to Rodgers's body. Rodgers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolfsbruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers takes a swing at Wolfsbruder's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfsbruder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers.
Wolfsbruder blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder throwing a counter right hand but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab. Rodgers acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfsbruder off balance momentarily.#T1#
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Wolfsbruder slips the punch.
Wolfsbruder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfsbruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolfsbruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfsbruder defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfsbruder moves out of range easily.
Wolfsbruder throwing a counter right hand but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodgers! But no joy.
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolfsbruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
Wolfsbruder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Rodgers throws a low kick but Wolfsbruder moves out of range easily.
Wolfsbruder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfsbruder blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfsbruder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Wolfsbruder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Wolfsbruder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodgers's hands.#CUT#
That has opened up Andy Rodgers's cut even more.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
Wolfsbruder avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfsbruder off balance momentarily.
Wolfsbruder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodgers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wolfsbruder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolfsbruder blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Wolfsbruder knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Wolfsbruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfsbruder scores with a one two! Rodgers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
Rodgers sizes up Wolfsbruder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodgers throws a hook but Wolfsbruder avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
The cut above Andy Rodgers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers takes a swing at Wolfsbruder's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers throws a counter combo.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfsbruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers tries to move into range but Wolfsbruder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers'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.
#R2#
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfsbruder is looking to slow Rodgers down with leg kicks.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping right.
Rodgers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolfsbruder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolfsbruder misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Rodgers cracks Wolfsbruder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfsbruder finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers's head.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Wolfsbruder saw that one coming.
Wolfsbruder works Rodgers's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Rodgers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Wolfsbruder lands a body shot.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfsbruder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolfsbruder defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfsbruder is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left. #T2#
Wolfsbruder scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodgers should have avoided that one.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Good leg kick by Rodgers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolfsbruder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Wolfsbruder didn't see that one coming.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Wolfsbruder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Wolfsbruder scores with a punch to the head.
Wolfsbruder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
Andy Rodgers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rodgers sizes up Wolfsbruder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfsbruder off balance momentarily.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick
and Rodgers counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Wolfsbruder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfsbruder moves away.
Rodgers cracks Wolfsbruder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a one two combo.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodgers throws a front kick aimed at Wolfsbruder's knee but Wolfsbruder avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Wolfsbruder blocks the low kick.
It looked like Wolfsbruder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Wolfsbruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfsbruder throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Wolfsbruder avoids it with no problem.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder staying out of range there.
Wolfsbruder defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wolfsbruder might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Rodgers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers cracks the inside of Wolfsbruder's front leg.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfsbruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolfsbruder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolfsbruder's head.
Wolfsbruder takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfsbruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Wolfsbruder.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfsbruder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers.#T1#
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers throws a jab when Wolfsbruder was well out of range.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolfsbruder misses the jab.
Rodgers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolfsbruder on the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers, as that shot connected.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfsbruder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Rodgers misses. #T2#
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andy Rodgers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
GC 231
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Joshua misses.
A head kick misses from Joshua.
Joshua thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Joshua throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Joshua has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Joshua tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodgers up against the cage.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua tries to stall but Rodgers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshua tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.#T1#
Joshua tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Joshua trying to stall but Rodgers improves his position.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Rodgers.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers. #T2#
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Joshua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joshua is pushing Rodgers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua is trying to stall.
Joshua taking a breather.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua misses with a head kick.
Rodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Joshua's defenses.
Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshua misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. Joshua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshua's hands.
Joshua misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.
Joshua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
As Joshua backs off Rodgers throws a huge counter combo but Joshua manages to avoid it all.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshua. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodgers counters with a low kick, right behind Joshua 's knee.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Joshua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Rodgers throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodgers. That's going to slow Joshua down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers'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.
#R2#
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers lands a jab to the head.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshua throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Nice cross by Rodgers.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers wants to counter with a clinch but Joshua pushes him away.
Rodgers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joshua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Joshua darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua is looking to control Rodgers's arms but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Rodgers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
Andy Rodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
A hook to the body from Rodgers.
A body shot lands from Rodgers.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Rodgers improves position.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers is stalling here.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joshua up against the cage.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Joshua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Rodgers.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Rodgers pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodgers as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a body punch.
Rodgers lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers scores with a nice body kick.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Joshua didn't see that one coming.
Joshua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshua's hands.#KD2#
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and Joshua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Joshua looks OK. Rodgers waves Joshua back to his feet!#ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodgers checks a leg kick.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Astrok's shoulder, as Astrok tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers sets himself, and Astrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodgers avoids it this time.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astrok scores with a jab. Rodgers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target.
Astrok tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astrok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Astrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Astrok misses with a straight left.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Astrok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Astrok ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Astrok has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astrok needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
Astrok scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astrok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Astrok throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
A jab from Astrok misses. #T1#
Astrok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Astrok scores with a head kick.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Astrok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Astrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astrok throws a body kick that misses.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Astrok
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combo that has Astrok backing up. Astrok nods at Rodgers to acknowledge the strikes.
Astrok slips a jab from Rodgers.
Astrok lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Astrok slips the punch.
Rodgers misses with a body shot
and Astrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Astrok moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
Astrok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Astrok counters with a three punch combo that has Rodgers backing up. Rodgers nods at Astrok to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodgers feints and then cracks Astrok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Astrok down.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Astrok had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Astrok moved out of range nicely.
Astrok slips under a jab.#T2#
Rodgers slips a jab from Astrok.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Astrok moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Astrok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Astrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodgers.
Astrok misses with the head strike.
Astrok lands an elbow inside.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astrok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodgers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Astrok, against the cage.
Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Astrok as Rodgers tries to tie him up.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Astrok scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a knee to the head.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Astrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Astrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Astrok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodgers is stalling here.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Astrok gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Rodgers tries to stall but Astrok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodgers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Astrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Astrok gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Astrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astrok.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Astrok controls the action.
Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodgers tries to work over Astrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Astrok digs a good hook to Rodgers's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Astrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Astrok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rodgers throws the left hand but Astrok avoids the punch easily.
Astrok ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Nice body punch from Astrok.
Astrok wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs.
Astrok throws a head kick that misses
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astrok.
Astrok tries to counter by closing the distance.
Astrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Astrok misses with a wild body shot.
Astrok looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Astrok misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Astrok pushes Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Astrok breaks from the clinch.
Astrok throws a push kick but Rodgers slaps the foot to one side.
Astrok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodgers in his tracks.
Astrok scores with a shot to the body.
Elvis Astrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers moves out of range of the leg kick from Astrok.
Astrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.#T1#
Rodgers throws a jab when Astrok was well out of range.
Astrok misses the jab.
Rodgers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Astrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Astrok's shoulder, as Astrok tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Astrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Astrok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Astrok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Astrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astrok misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Astrok throws a solid leg kick but Rodgers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Astrok.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
and Astrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers throws a low kick, looking for Astrok's leg but Astrok calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Astrok misses.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Astrok is just out of range.#T2#
Rodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astrok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Astrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodgers.
Astrok slips a straight right by Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Rodgers does it's job there.
Astrok looks for the body kick but Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astrok.
Astrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astrok.
Astrok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elvis Astrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astrok misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Astrok lands a body shot. #T3#
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Astrok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astrok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Astrok.
Rodgers throws a jab when Astrok was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Astrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Astrok lands.
Astrok throws a front kick that sends Rodgers stumbling back into the cage.
Astrok lands a right hook to the body.
Astrok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astrok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Astrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers blocks the body kick.
Astrok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Astrok looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
Astrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Astrok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head.
Astrok loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Astrok blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers thumps Astrok with a low kick.
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Astrok moves out of range.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Astrok moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Astrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Astrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Astrok staying out of range there.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Astrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Astrok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Astrok.
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Astrok counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Astrok counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Astrok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodgers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Rodgers.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
A short left from Rodgers.
Rodgers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Astrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Andy Rodgers's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers tries to stall but Astrok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Astrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Astrok digs a right hand into Rodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodgers's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Astrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Astrok breaks the clinch.
Astrok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Astrok delivers a nice body kick.
Rodgers tries to move into range but Astrok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodgers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astrok lands with a right hand.
Rodgers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
Andy Rodgers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Astrok blocks a jab.
Astrok with a hook.#ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astrok scores with a nice body kick.
Astrok lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astrok fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rodgers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rodgers looks to clinch but Astrok throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rodgers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elvis Astrok!
In his post fight interview, Elvis Astrok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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GC 214
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodgers lands with a hook. Smietana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
Smietana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Rodgers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers takes one on the button.
Smietana throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers attempts a counter takedown but Smietana avoids it well and moves away.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smietana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodgers eats them both and turns towards Smietana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smietana misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Smietana throws a big shot that misses.
Smietana looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smietana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Smietana moves out of range. #T1#
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Smietana throws a right hand that misses
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smietana swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smietana blocks a jab.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Smietana's shoulder, as Smietana tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smietana gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smietana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Smietana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodgers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rodgers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana letting Rodgers take a breather here.#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smietana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Smietana throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Smietana tries for a takedown but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodgers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smietana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smietana lands the left hand.
Smietana misses with a takedown attempt - Rodgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andy Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.#T3#
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Smietana is out of range.
Smietana moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodgers.
A left lands for Smietana.
Smietana fails with the takedown.
Smietana throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers throws a hook but Smietana blocks it.
Smietana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smietana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Smietana shoots in.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with the punch.#T4#
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!
Smietana misses with a takedown
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smietana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers with a jab.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smietana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smietana was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Smietana lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Rodgers tries to sprawl but Smietana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smietana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smietana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smietana wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Smietana throws a strike but Rodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smietana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smietana throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Smietana is predictable there
and Rodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smietana has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smietana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Smietana misses.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Smietana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Smietana slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smietana throws out a leg kick but Rodgers moves out of range and Smietana only half commits.
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smietana.
Smietana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Smietana moves out of range. #T1#
Smietana misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smietana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Rodgers catches Smietana right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Rodgers gets caught napping as Smietana dives in and scores a takedown. Rodgers manages to retain guard.#ES#
Rodgers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rodgers taking a breather.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers is pushing Smietana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rodgers slows down the pace here.
#T2##BC2#
Smietana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andy Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Smietana 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.
Smietana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smietana looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Smietana manages to avoid it.
Smietana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smietana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smietana misses with a series of wild punches.
Smietana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smietana tests Rodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana tries to score with a low kick but Rodgers moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodgers misses its target.
Smietana throws a low kick, looking for Rodgers's leg but Rodgers calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rodgers.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rodgers wants to clinch.
Smietana wants to counter with a clinch but Rodgers pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smietana or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodgers, which made it look bad.
Smietana has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andy Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
Smietana fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smietana slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Smietana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Smietana ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smietana.
Smietana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Smietana misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smietana thinking.
Smietana moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Rodgers works the jab nicely.#KD#
Rodgers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smietana sprawling to the canvas! Smietana rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rodgers finish him?!
#ROC#
Smietana is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Smietana - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GC 205
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Wolfsbruder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolfsbruder lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Wolfsbruder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Wolfsbruder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodgers. Rodgers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Wolfsbruder misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Wolfsbruder slips the punch.
Wolfsbruder unleashes a big counter combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Wolfsbruder lands a jab-cross combination.
Wolfsbruder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfsbruder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Wolfsbruder coming out on top.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfsbruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Wolfsbruder counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Andy Rodgers's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolfsbruder on the side of the head.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfsbruder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfsbruder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers lands a jab.
Wolfsbruder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Rodgers.
Rodgers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodgers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfsbruder.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolfsbruder swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Wolfsbruder counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Wolfsbruder misses with a two punch combination.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Wolfsbruder had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Andy Rodgers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wolfsbruder lands with a big left! Rodgers is wobbled badly! Wolfsbruder comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Rodgers to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodgers.
We've been hearing reports that Man has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodgers sprawls and moves away.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Rodgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Rodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Man ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodgers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.#CL#
Rodgers tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodgers is trying to keep an underhook but Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rodgers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Man darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodgers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##TD#
Man decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Man is looking for a triangle but Rodgers pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Man isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodgers stacks Man on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodgers!
Rodgers slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SU2#
Rodgers get's back to his feet.#TD#
Man shoots in and bounces Rodgers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man. #SUB#
Man is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodgers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodgers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Rodgers stands up and waves to Man to follow him. #T4#
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Man cracks the inside of Rodgers's front leg.
Man is looking to clinch.
Rodgers throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Rodgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodgers wants it to stay on the feet.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Man moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Rodgers drops Man with a beautiful combination! Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodgers is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Skeng Man has been cut.
Rodgers lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand. #ROC2#
Man is rocked!
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodgers tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodgers to the ground. Rodgers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily.
Man is looking to clinch. #TD#
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers is looking to escape.
Man uses his free foot to push down on Rodgers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodgers.
Man working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Rodgers slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#SUB#
Rodgers is defending against the submission attempts here by Man.
#T1#
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Rodgers defends the submission attempt.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Rodgers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Rodgers avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man slips under a jab from Rodgers.#TD#
Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodgers's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Rodgers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Rodgers!#REVB#
Man looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodgers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Man is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Rodgers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodgers's waist but Rodgers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andy Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head. #T4#
Rodgers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Man will feel that in the morning.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Man swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skeng Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodgers clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whack! Rodgers lands a heavy head kick that drops Man. The ref tackles Rodgers to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Man was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
gc 176
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Blade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Blade misses.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blade is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
As Blade looks to move away, Rodgers throws a big counter combo but Blade just gets out of the way.
Blade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Blade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blade momentarily.
Blade connects with a body shot.
Rodgers tests Blade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Blade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Blade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL#
Blade gets tackled into the cage by Rodgers. Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodgers lands with a right to the head.
Blade takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodgers tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Blade controls the action.
Rodgers wants to stall.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Rodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Blade tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers connects with a knee to the head.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Blade.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Blade takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Rodgers tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers blocks a body shot from Blade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodgers.
Rodgers stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Blade back against the cage.
Rodgers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Blade.
A right hand to the body from Blade.
#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blade tries to clinch there but Rodgers circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodgerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blade tries to clinch but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Blade is looking to clinch.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Blade tries to clinch up
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Blade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodgers. Rodgers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers tries to counter with a takedown but Blade is quick to defend against it.
Rodgers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodgers scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blade wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Blade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Blade clinches.
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blade up against the cage.
Rodgers leaning against his opponent.
Rodgers seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodgers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blade can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Blade improves position.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but Blade blocks with his arms.
Blade misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Blade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Andy Rodgers's cut is getting worse.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Blade.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Blade.
Blade tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land. #T1#
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
A short uppercut from Blade.
A left hand lands to the body for Blade.
A short right from Blade.
Blade pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blade presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blade pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Blade.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade gets through Rodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade gets through Rodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!
Blade lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rodgers to his knees! Blade keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
After winning the bout, Jake Blade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
gc 171
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers misses with a double jab.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodgers tries to avoid it but Sandman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodgers to the ground. Rodgers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Sandman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodgers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andy Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sandman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Sandman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses #TD2#
and Sandman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodgers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sandman throws an elbow that misses. Rodgers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandman's guard. Nice move by Rodgers!#REVR##SUB2#
Sandman is looking for a triangle here but Rodgers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandman looks to move to half guard but instead Rodgers has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Rodgers controlling from mount.
Sandman is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU#
Rodgers stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sandman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sandman counters with a shoot takedown. Rodgers fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Sandman is pushing down on Rodgers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Sandman has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandman.
Sandman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Sandman misses with a head shot. Rodgers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandman stops Rodgers from standing up.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Rodgers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandman throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Sandman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodgers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sandman has Rodgers in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sandman is looking for a triangle here but Rodgers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sandman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Sandman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sandman wants to get back to full guard but Rodgers has mounted him!
Sandman is working to get back to half guard.
Sandman keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sandman darts in looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Sandman into the cage.
Jab, jab by Sandman - just one landing.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Sandman is out of range.
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sandman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers.
The crowd cheers as Rodgers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sandman doesn't seem phased though.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Sandman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodgers's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sandman is controlling him. #T1#
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Sandman throws an elbow that misses. Rodgers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandman's guard. Nice move by Rodgers!#REVR##SUB2#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sandman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rodgers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sandman's body to avoid the submission. Sandman has instead reached around Rodgers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sandman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Sandman!
Our winner, The Sandman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
gc 167
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon tries a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Gordon throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gordon! Rodgers lets Gordon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a right hand from hell and Gordon is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rodgers!
A less than humble Andy Rodgers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodgers. That snapped Escobar's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodgers - that will leave a mark!
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Escobar's defenses.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar wants to counter with a clinch but Rodgers pushes him away.
Escobar slips a jab from Rodgers.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Escobar tries to move into range but Rodgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Rodgers lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Rodgers takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Escobar is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Braulio Escobar's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been informed that Escobar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Escobar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers.#CL2#
Escobar darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar throws a wild hook but Rodgers just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Escobar gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rodgers raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
A very excited looking Andy Rodgers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GK 134 - Cole vs Buckshank
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Skeet throws a wild body kick that Rodgers sees coming a mile off.
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Skeet moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a combination. Skeet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Skeet counter with a right hand.
Rodgers lands with a hook. Skeet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Better Alternative in the buildup to the fight.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers walks into a straight right hand from Skeet.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skeet doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target. #T1#
Skeet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers digs a good body shot into Skeet's ribs.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Skeet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skeet struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Rodgers lands a big right hand that drops Skeet! The killer instinct kicks in and Rodgers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
A victorious Andy Rodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Bigsbee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bigsbee staying out of range there.
Bigsbee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bigsbee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigsbee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigsbee. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigsbee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bigsbee throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigsbee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bigsbee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Rodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigsbee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bigsbee.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Rodgers has Bigsbee pushed against the cage.
Rodgers pushes Bigsbee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers works on Bigsbee's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodgers.
Bigsbee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodgers stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
Rodgers stalling against the cage.
#T2#
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!
Rodgers avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a right to the head.
Bigsbee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Rodgers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigsbee's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers. #T3#
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bigsbee looks winded!
Rodgers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bigsbee or not.
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigsbee backwards.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers has Bigsbee pressed against the cage.
Rodgers has Bigsbee pressed against the cage.
Rodgers digs a right hand underneath Bigsbee's ribcage. Bigsbee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Rodgers cracks Bigsbee with a nice body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bigsbee's defenses.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers presses Bigsbee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Rodgers works on Bigsbee's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodgers stalls.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Rodgers.
Rodgers presses Bigsbee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bigsbee takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodgers.
Rodgers is working Bigsbee over against the cage.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigsbee backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bigsbee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bigsbee there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and Bigsbee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bigsbee looks OK. Rodgers waves Bigsbee back to his feet!#ROC#
Bigsbee is rocked!
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bigsbee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bigsbee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bigsbee is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Bigsbee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bigsbee seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bigsbee on the side of the head.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodgers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bigsbee can do to turn this around?
Rodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Bigsbee's head.
Rodgers stuns Bigsbee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bigsbee is breathing heavily.
Rodgers works Bigsbee's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
Andy Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bigsbee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodgers connects with a right hand. Bigsbee shakes it off.
Rodgers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bigsbee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodgers drops Bigsbee with a huge uppercut! Bigsbee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rodgers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
After winning the bout, Andy Rodgers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ned Bigsbee had this to say: 'Its all good. Ill be back. Thanks to everyone for the support I appreciate yall.'.
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Event:
Big Hearts
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Antonov stalks Rodgers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodgers's face. Rodgers staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Antonov moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Antonov does no damage.
A jab from Antonov misses.
Antonov throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Antonov looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Antonov's head coaches at 25 Beasts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Antonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodgers throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonov throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Antonov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Antonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Antonov.
Antonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
A counter left hand to the body from Antonov misses its target.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Antonov lands with an overhand left.
Rodgers tries to clinch there but Antonov circles away.
Antonov ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.#CL2#
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Antonov is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Antonov wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
#BC#
Antonov breaks from the clinch.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Antonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antonov thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Antonov's shoulder, as Antonov tries to avoid the shot.
Antonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonov.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonov.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Antonov.
Antonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers.
A little feinted left hand from Antonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Antonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodgers lands a jab to Antonov's midsection.
Antonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Antonov misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodgers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodgers keeps control of Antonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antonov.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Antonov.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodgers has double underhooks.
Antonov tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position. #BC#
Antonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Antonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rodgers throws a head kick but Antonov moves out of range.
Antonov misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antonov thinking.
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Antonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Antonov throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonov manages to avoid it.
Antonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antonov.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Antonov misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Antonov avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Antonov looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well. #CL2#
Rodgers gets a clinch.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodgers.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers is working Antonov over against the cage.
Antonov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Antonov is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Antonov manages to break the clinch.
Antonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antonov takes a swing at Rodgers's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Rodgers catches Antonov right on the button with a cross.#T1##CL2#
Rodgers forces Antonov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
Andy Rodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Antonov working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Antonov breaks the clinch.
Rodgers clobbers Antonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antonov walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
Antonov slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Antonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Antonov is out of range.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Antonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Antonov is having none of it.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Antonov's ribs.
Antonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Antonov throws a combination that misses
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Antonov throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely. #CL2#
Antonov tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Antonov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rodgers. #ROC2#
Antonov is rocked!
Antonov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodgers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Oh Antonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodgers creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Antonov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Antonov drops to his knees and Rodgers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces Kusuk off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Rodgers pushes Kusuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Kusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusuk working hard to break the clinch.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Kusuk's head.
Nice elbow from Rodgers. #BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Kusuk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kusuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kusuk, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kusuk manages to avoid it.
Kusuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Kusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kusuk scores with a one two! Rodgers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Kusuk swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusuk is just out of range.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing. #CL#
Rodgers clinches up with Kusuk and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kusuk manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Kusuk misses with a wild body shot.
Kusuk throws a lazy body kick
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Kusuk avoids them all with ease.
As Rodgers backs off Kusuk throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers cracks Kusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses. #T2##CL#
Rodgers forces Kusuk back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kusuk breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at 25 Beasts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Rodgers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers stuns Kusuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Kusuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kusuk momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Rodgers.#T3#
Kusuk misses the jab.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Kusuk's legs.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Kusuk counter with a right hand.
Kusuk throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodgers blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodgers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Kusuk's head but Kusuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Rodgers as he checks the leg kick.
Kusuk misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Kusuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch.
Kusuk tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
Rodgers crunches a lovely knee into Kusuk's ribcage.
Kusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers looking to throw knees to the head but Kusuk is blocking nicely.
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kusuks head. #BC#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Rodgers pushes Kusuk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Rodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kusuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kusuk's head backwards.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Kusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusuk thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kusuk, right into the meat.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kusuk blocks the low kick.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Kusuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kusuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rodgers misses with a body punch
and Kusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Rodgers. Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but Kusuk blocks it.
Rodgers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kusuk managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Kusuk.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards. #BC2#
Kusuk breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kusuk blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Kusuk throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Andy Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Kusuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
It seemed like Kusuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kusuk moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodgers.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kusuk at a distance.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. Kusuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kusuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Rodgers defending well as Kusuk loads up on a big left hand.
As Kusuk looks to move away, Rodgers throws a big counter combo but Kusuk just gets out of the way.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Kusuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kusuk defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kusuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers moves out of range as Kusuk throws a body kick.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Kusuk manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
A short left from Rodgers. #ROC#
Kusuk is rocked!
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuk can do to turn this around?
Kusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kusuk's efforts to push away.
Kusuk wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Kusuk's head.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Kusuk controls his hands.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusuk.
Kusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kusuk working aggressively here.
Kusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kusuk tries to break free but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Kusuk.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
A short right from Kusuk on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kusuk blocks a low kick nicely.
Kusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Rodgers clinches up with Kusuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Rodgers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kusuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kusuk or not.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kusuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kusuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Kusuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kusuk.
Rodgers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Kusuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers cracks Kusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Kusuk pushes him off.
Kusuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Kusuk drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Kusuk avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Kusuk throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Kusuk.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Kusuk is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Rodgers. Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andy Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Kusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards.
Rodgers misses with an elbow over the top.
Andy Rodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers lands a big right hand that drops Kusuk! The killer instinct kicks in and Rodgers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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