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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake comes to the cage accompanied by Only The Strong Survive. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rogers's choice of entrance music: "Black and Yellow" - Wiz Khalifa. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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183 cm
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197 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lake moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lake looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Lake tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Lake's temple.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lake circles away quickly and effectively.
Lake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Lake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rogers looks a forlorn figure.
Lake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rogers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rogers!
Lake is looking for a triangle here but Rogers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers stalling.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Lake dodges it nicely.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Lake.
Lake is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.
Lake trying to work for an americana but Rogers has managed to regain full guard.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lake has Rogers in his guard.
Lake is breathing heavily.
Lake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Rogers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lake keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rogers walks away with a smile on his face. Lake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Lake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lake checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Lake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lake tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
Lake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers tries for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Rogers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rogers.
Lake is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lake somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers closes the distance and pushes Lake back into the cage.
Lake fails to pull guard.
Lake tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Lake back against the cage.
Rogers is trying to drag Lake to the mat but Lake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lake tries to pull guard but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Lake has double underhooks.
Lake drags the fight down to the ground.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Lake has wrist control.
Lake has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Lake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Lake working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Lake's legs - danger averted.
Lake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers postures up in Lake's guard and throws a big left but Lake blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Rogers stands up over Lake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers passes into half guard.
Lake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers working over Lake with some ground and pound. Lake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rogers darts in and clinches Lake up against the cage.
Lake tries to pull guard but Rogers won't allow it.
Lake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Rogers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Lake keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Lake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rogers escapes and throws Lake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working the body and head with strikes.
Lake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rogers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rogers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Lake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogers's best efforts.
Rogers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rogers looking to finish Lake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lake!
Lake can't escape the position.
Lake regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers is keen to just control but Lake is a slippery customer.
Jason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
Jackson Lake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lake looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers throwing shots but Lake is blocking nicely.
Lake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Lake's hands, connecting with Lake's forehead.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lake defends it well.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Lake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lake drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Lake pulls guard successfully.
Rogers trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lake striking off his back but it's not causing Rogers any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rogers!
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energy
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hype
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