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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rogan (ranked 24622 p4p, 4053 weight class) and Bobby Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 cm 21 185 1 - 4 - 0 |
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215 cm 25 185 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rogan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Joe! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Joe gets underhooks to prevent Rogan's takedown attempt.
Joe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A bit of stalling here from Joe.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Joe manages to break the clinch.
Rogan drives through and clinches with Joe against the cage.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Rogan.
Rogan wants to take the fight to the mat but Joe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogan prevents it.
Rogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rogan walks away with a smile on his face. Joe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mike Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Joe. Joe swinging wildly here.
Rogan takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogan lands a nice elbow. Rogan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joe uses from the top position. Joe being controlled here momentarily. Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Joe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rogan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joe is looking to defend but Rogan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joe! Rogan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joe taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Rogan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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