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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Amon counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.
Amon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Amon looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers wants to stand but Amon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Amon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Amon.
Amon with good strikes from the mount here!
Amon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rogers because Amon loaded up on that one.
Rogers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Amon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Amon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Amon unloads with some shots from mount but Rogers bucks and avoids them well.
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Amon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Amon throwing strikes here but Rogers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Amon's attempts to control the action.
Amon looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers trying desperately to get to his feet.
Amon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rogers is surviving well by controlling Amon's body position as best he can.
Amon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Amon looking to finish with strikes here!
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Amon punching from mount but Rogers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Amon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Amon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Amon throwing strikes here but Rogers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Amon.
Amon unloads with some shots from mount but Rogers bucks and avoids them well.
Rogers is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Amon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Amon unloads with some shots from mount but Rogers bucks and avoids them well.
Rogers is trying to stand.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Amon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arco Amon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogers takes one on the button.
Amon clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Amon checks it
and Amon counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amon.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and Amon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rogers really felt that one!
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amon.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Amon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amon.
Amon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amon counters with a thumping low kick.
Amon connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amon scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon with a hook.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Amon.
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amon shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amon.
Amon moves into the clinch successfully.
Amon breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Rogers misses
so Amon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amon wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Amon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amon wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arco Amon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Amon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Amon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Amon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amon.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Amon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with Amon, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes Amon against the cage but Amon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amon throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amon counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers regains half guard, as Amon was trying to land strikes.
Amon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amon.
Amon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amon is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Amon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Amon eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arco Amon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rogers'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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Amon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rogers eats them both and turns towards Amon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jimmy Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amon doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Amon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Arco Amon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Amon. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Amon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Amon trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Arco Amon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amon.
Amon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amon thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
That's two 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.
Amon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amon is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Amon sits in half guard.
Amon working Rogers over with strikes.
Amon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Amon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Amon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogers tries to kick Amon off but Amon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Amon is controlling him
Nice strikes from Amon there.
Amon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Amon 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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Amon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
Arco Amon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amon stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
Amon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arco Amon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amon 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arco Amon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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