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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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152 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Hardy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Hardy has Rogers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardy gets to his feet. Rogers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Hardy in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardy wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Hardy not doing much here.
Hardy wants to stand but Rogers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy decides to stand up.
Hardy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hardy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardy quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hardy but it's paid off an Rogers is forced to tap! Nice work by Hardy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Hardy!
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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
41% |
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