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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LT Rogers (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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210 lbs
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189 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LT Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harris 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.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
Harris is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogers stalling.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris looking to control.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Harris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rogers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harris trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
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 Harris's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Rogers decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Ron Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LT Rogers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LT Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Rogers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Harris tries to sprawl but Rogers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rogers is stalling here. Harris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rogers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rogers is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rogers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris wants to take Rogers's back here but Rogers is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rogers has worked his arm free - good work by Rogers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
Rogers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ron Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Harris lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ron Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ron Harris has been cut.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rogers back to the cage. Harris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris slips a jab from Rogers.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
LT Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ron Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LT Rogers.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Rogers defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Harris.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rogers to keep the fight standing.
Harris tries to pull guard but Rogers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LT Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
Rogers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rogers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harris!
Rogers working Harris over with strikes here.
Harris wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Harris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LT Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers connects with the punch.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Rogers misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Rogers tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Harris.
Rogers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harris keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
LT Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working an open guard so Rogers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris scores with a head kick.
Rogers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Rogers misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
LT Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LT Rogers!
An out of breath LT Rogers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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RATING
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