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Event: RS 177     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers throws a jab when Akharraz was well out of range.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Akharraz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
Rodgers cracks Akharraz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers throws a hook but Akharraz avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodgers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Akharraz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
and Akharraz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akharraz's head backwards.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Akharraz's head but Akharraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Akharraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
Akharraz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Rodgers catches Akharraz right on the button with a cross.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Akharraz's head but Akharraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Akharraz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Akharraz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akharraz counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Akharraz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a big counter combination but Rodgers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akharraz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akharraz works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Rodgers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Some wild striking there from Akharraz. #T2#
Rodgers throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz slips under a jab.
Rodgers feints a jab promting Akharraz to slip. Rodgers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akharraz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Akharraz moves out of range easily.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akharraz.
Rodgers misses with a body punch
and Akharraz counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Rodgers badly! Akharraz follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Rodgers out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Akharraz finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osama Akharraz!

 

Event: ABW 106 Verygood - Jones     
Date:   Feb 13, 2018
#R1#
Rodgers misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodgers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distacio Jr slips a jab from Rodgers.
Distacio Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Distacio Jr moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Distacio Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distacio Jr throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Distacio Jr connects with a right hand. Rodgers shakes it off.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Distacio Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodgers tries to bench press Distacio Jr off him but Distacio Jr keeps the position.
Rodgers stops Distacio Jr from passing to mount.
Distacio Jr with the ground and pound but Rodgers regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rodgers tries to roll over but Distacio Jr keeps him under control.#T1#
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Distacio Jr.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Distacio Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Distacio Jr is controlling well.
Distacio Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Distacio Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Distacio Jr throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Distacio Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Distacio Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Distacio Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Distacio Jr drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers's head. #T2#
Distacio Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Distacio Jr is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers trying to hold on to Distacio Jr's head to control him but Distacio Jr postures up.
Distacio Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Distacio Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodgers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Distacio Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodgers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Rodgers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Distacio Jr pushing down on Rodgers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Distacio Jr is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Distacio Jr is thwarting Rodgers's attempts to control the position.
Distacio Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Rodgers is concentrating on defense, preventing Distacio Jr from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Distacio Jr is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Distacio Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodgers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rodgers throws a body punch but Distacio Jr moves out of range. #TD#
Distacio Jr shoots in and bounces Rodgers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodgers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Distacio Jr preventing the sweep.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Distacio Jr from controlling successfully.
Rodgers is pulling down on Distacio Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Distacio Jr, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio Jr passes Rodgers's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Distacio Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Distacio Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Distacio Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Rodgers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Distacio Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Distacio Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Distacio Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Distacio Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Distacio Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Harry Distacio Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Rodgers seems keen to control Distacio Jr's posture.
Distacio Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Distacio Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Distacio Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Distacio Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rodgers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Distacio Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodgers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Distacio Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Distacio Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodgers is looking to escape.
Distacio Jr controlling from mount.
Distacio Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Distacio Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Distacio Jr looking to finish Rodgers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodgers!
Rodgers is squirming around, avoiding Distacio Jr's attempts to control the action.
Distacio Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Rodgers is rocked!#T4#
A big strike lands for Distacio Jr! That's really hurt Rodgers and he's turned his back - Distacio Jr keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Distacio Jr jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Distacio Jr!
Harry Distacio Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space     
Date:   Dec 19, 2017
#R1#
Mumba throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumba.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Mumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumba defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Rodgers gets tackled into the cage by Mumba. Mumba maintains the clinch.
A short left from Mumba.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodgers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mumba tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Mumba back against the cage.
Rodgers lands with a right to the head.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Mumba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Mumba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mumba blocks an uppercut.
Mumba tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumba misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Rodgers tries to work over Mumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Mumba working aggressively here.
Mumba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Mumba as the two fighters clinch.
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Mumba.
Mumba blocks an elbow strike from Rodgers.
Rodgers is trying to force a seperation but Mumba has the dominant position.
Mumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Mumba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumba.
Mumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Mumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Mumba's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Rodgers is leaning against Mumba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumba doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Rodgers working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a punch to the body.
Mumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Mumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumba's elbow.
Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Mumba has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
A short left from Mumba.
Mumba lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Mumba misses with some punches.
Rodgers looking to throw knees to the head but Mumba is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumba. #T4#
Mumba has Rodgers pressed against the cage, preventing Rodgers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Mumba.
Mumba lands a right hand. #ROC#
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers tries to break the clinch but Mumba is controlling the position.
Rodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumba finish him?
Mumba lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
Mumba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumba.
Mumba throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mumba tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumba.
Mumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumba.
Mumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ubungu Mumba 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#
Mumba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mumba misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot by Mumba.
Rodgers cracks Mumba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mumba slips under a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Mumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Mumba controls the action.
Mumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mumba.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mumba. #T1#
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Ubungu Mumba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers looking to stall.
Mumba lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Mumba controls the action.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Rodgers working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Mumba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumba scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Mumba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodgers has time to react.
Mumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumba throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodgers duly obliges.
Mumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumba 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.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Mumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumba slips a straight right by Rodgers.
Mumba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mumba drops Rodgers with a naaaaasty hook - Rodgers is in real trouble here! Mumba dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Mumba!
Ubungu Mumba 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.

 

Event: ABW 78 Rodgers - Murhaa     
Date:   Nov 07, 2017
#R1#
Rodgers throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Rodgers saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Murhaa tries to get set, Rodgers tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodgers.#T1#
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodgers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Rodgers avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murhaa.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodgers's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Rodgers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodgers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Murhaa drops Rodgers with a beautiful combination! Rodgers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murhaa is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodgers seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers's head.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa cracks Rodgers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.#KD2#
Murhaa lands a big uppercut and Rodgers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodgers looks OK. Murhaa waves Rodgers back to his feet!
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Rodgers thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
A head kick by Murhaa - that's a beauty! Rodgers is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Murhaa can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pauke Murhaa!
Pauke Murhaa is the new light heavyweight champion!

 

Event: ABW 70 Space - Rodgers     
Date:   Oct 10, 2017
#R1#
Rodgers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Space.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been hearing reports that Space has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Space shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Space shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Space's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Space. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rodgers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Space to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Space will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Space drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Space jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Space working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Space drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodgers dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Space had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.#SUB#
Space is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodgers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Space has his foot on Rodgers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodgers works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Space escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodgers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Space's guard.#SUB#
Space is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodgers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
I've been told that Rodgers has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Space has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Space's legs - danger averted.#T2##SU2#
Rodgers gets to his feet - Space follows without any prompting.
Space tries for a takedown but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Space has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Space has been cut.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Space. Space gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Space shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Space fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Space misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Space is defended easily by Rodgers.
Kevin Space seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Space misses with a takedown
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space shoots and misses #KD2#
and Rodgers counters with a nice right hand that sends Space toppling to the canvas! Space scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rodgers finish him?!#ROC2#
Space is rocked!
Space doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a right hand from hell and Space is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers is the new light heavyweight champion!
Anthony Rodgers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: ABW 60 Space - Renton     
Date:   Sep 05, 2017
#R1#
Gonza looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonza throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonza misses with a looping right.
Gonza jabs Rodgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Gonza moves out of range.
Gonza swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers.
Gonza throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonza.
Gonza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonza misses with a low kick.
Rodgers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers tries to clinch up.
Gonza cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.#CL#
Rodgers rushes Gonza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonza. #T1#
Gonza blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
Gonza prevents a body shot from Rodgers.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonza lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Gonza controls the action.
Rodgers looking to stall. #BC2#
Gonza breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers lands a right hook to the body.
Gonza scores with the left hand. Rodgers knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch.
Gonza struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Gonza as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Gonza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers presses Gonza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Rodgers blocks a body shot from Gonza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonza is stalling here.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonza's elbow.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rodgers.
Gonza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonza is working Rodgers over against the cage.
Gonza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Gonza improves position.
Nice body punch from Rodgers - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodgers as Gonza tries to tie him up. #T3#
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Gonza lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers lands a body punch.
Gonza tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.
Gonza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonza or not.
Gonza looks winded!
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonza blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gonza.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Gonza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonza pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonza letting Rodgers take a breather here.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonza tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonza lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Gonza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonza trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonza into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Captain Gonza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers walks into a straight right hand from Gonza.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at Top Dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonza swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Gonza misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonza connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rodgers.
A leg kick checked by Gonza.
Gonza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodgers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gonza's knee momentarily.
Gonza misses with a looping right.
Rodgers stuns Gonza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Gonza had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodgers.
It looked like Rodgers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonza.
A big left from Gonza misses.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Gonza misses with a low kick. #T1#
Rodgers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonza throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonza misses with a low kick.
Gonza just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza jabs Rodgers right on the nose. Rodgers blinks but takes it well.
Gonza throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Gonza counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rodgers.
Gonza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gonza misses with a wild body shot.
Gonza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodgers defending well as Gonza loads up on a big left hand.
Gonza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonza.#T2#
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
Gonza misses with a straight right.
Gonza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
A big right from Gonza misses.
Gonza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonza's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonza looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Gonza slips the punch.
Anthony Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers tries to work over Gonza's front leg with a kick but Gonza checks it.
Rodgers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonza misses with a looping right.
Gonza lands a nice hook to Rodgers's body. Rodgers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonza tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers. #T3##CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.
Rodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anthony Rodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers digs a right hand underneath Gonza's ribcage. Gonza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Gonza - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gonza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodgers cracks Gonza with a nice body shot.
Gonza is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodgers gets through Gonza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonza blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
Nice body punch from Rodgers. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers slowing the pace effectively.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonza backwards.
Gonza tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Gonza back against the cage.
Gonza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonza's elbow.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonza controls his hands.
Rodgers gets through Gonza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodgers taking a breather.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza stalling in the clinch but Rodgers improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Rodgers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Captain Gonza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Rodgers there.
Gonza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers tries to score with a low kick but Gonza moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Gonza throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Gonza thumps Rodgers with a low kick.
Rodgers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers lands a head shot.
Rodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Gonza misses
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers takes one on the button.
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!
Gonza misses with a hook
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Gonza misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers thinks about countering with a body kick.
A cross from Rodgers lands.
Rodgers cracks Gonza with a good jab.
Gonza scores with a nice head shot.
Gonza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonza throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers jabs Gonza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonza is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Gonza tries to clinch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonza.
Gonza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers.
Gonza lands a body shot.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonza swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonza missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonza misses the target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonza is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonza throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Rodgers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonza, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonza lands a left hand.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonza prevents a body shot from Rodgers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Gonza avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Gonza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonza gets through Rodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonza misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Gonza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonza controls his hands. #BC2#
Gonza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gonza throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.#CL#
Rodgers has Gonza up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodgers as Gonza tries to tie him up.
Gonza goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Rodgers blocks a body shot from Gonza.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonza blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Gonza working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers. #BC2#
Gonza manages to break the clinch.
Gonza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers.
A left lands for Rodgers.#KD#
Rodgers sends Gonza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rodgers is motioning to the referee to let Gonza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Gonza is rocked!
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 fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gonza to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gonza looks to clinch but Rodgers throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gonza taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
A less than humble Anthony Rodgers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: ABW 50 Gold Edition     
Date:   Aug 03, 2017
#R1#
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Stylez.
Stylez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodgers. That snapped Stylez's head back.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Stylez shoots in.
Rodgers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Rodgers.#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Stylez has been cut.
Rodgers throws a powerful right kick. Stylez tried to block low but the kick was high! Stylez was taken right off of his feet! Rodgers jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony 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.

 

Event: ABW 39     
Date:   Jul 04, 2017
#R1#
Rico staying out of range there.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodgers misses its target.
Spider Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Rico.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Rico counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers. #BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Rico swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at LOD:NYC Striking Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rico.
Rico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rico throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Spider Rico has been cut.#T1#
Rico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
Rico lands a body shot.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Rico avoids nicely.
Rico takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodgers, right into the meat.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Rico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Rico moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land. #T2#
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico scores with a shot to the side of Rodgers's head.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rico takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Rico on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico. #TD2#
Rico has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodgers uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Rico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Rodgers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rico, up you get! #T3#
Rico misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Rico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rico misses with a jab to the body
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Rico misses with a body shot. #KD#
Rodgers sends Rico crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rodgers is motioning to the referee to let Rico up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Rico is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico leaves his chin hanging out and Rodgers seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rico crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
A very excited looking Anthony Rodgers rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Angry Birds War 26     
Date:   May 30, 2017
#R1#
Baracus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Baracus's defenses.
Baracus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range and Baracus settles back down.
Baracus throws a push kick but Rodgers slaps the foot to one side.
Baracus throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Rodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baracus! Rodgers lets Baracus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Baracus is rocked!
Baracus thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Baracus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baracus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodgers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BA Baracus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers checks a low kick from Baracus.
Baracus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Baracus is breathing heavily.
Rodgers lands a jab to Baracus's midsection.
Baracus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers.
Rodgers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baracus will feel that in the morning.
Baracus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baracus seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodgers is stalking Baracus. Baracus circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Rodgers, and it's lights out! Baracus really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CFC 425     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Malenczuk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Malenczuk's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Damian Malenczuk has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malenczuk.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenczuk is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rodgers doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Malenczuk crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Malenczuk's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Damian Malenczuk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will get you next time !!! '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 05, 2017
#R1#
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
Ribeiro defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Josias Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ribeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers's head.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body shot.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers.
Rodgers swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Rodgers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodgers also avoids with ease.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Ribeiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers. #T4#
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Ribeiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodgers rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Ribeiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josias Ribeiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Josias Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Rodgers throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range. #T1#
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
As Rodgers backs off Ribeiro throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Rodgers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodgers cracks Ribeiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Ribeiro is looking for the big counter here.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Ribeiro had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers misses the body punch
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Anthony Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Rodgers backs off Ribeiro throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands the left hand.#T3#
Rodgers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodgers.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
Danga de danga de dang - Ribeiro scores with a four punch combination!
Rodgers throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro lands with a hook. Rodgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Rodgers.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ribeiro walks into a jab.
Rodgers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josias Ribeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribeiro! But no joy.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Rodgers.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribeiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers connects with a single shot there.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
A jab from Rodgers does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.#T2#
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Ribeiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers.
Ribeiro thuds a left hand into Rodgers's body.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Anthony Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Rodgers's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Rodgers jabs at Ribeiro's body.
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ribeiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rodgers has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Ribeiro walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Rodgers throws a big counter combination but Ribeiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodgers throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Josias Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribeiro defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Rodgers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers lands the left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Rodgers!

A very excited looking Anthony 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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