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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Rogowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Rogowski!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rogowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rogowski stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
Rogowski tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
Rogowski is pressed up against the cage. Wright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogowski down to the mat. Rogowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Robert Rogowski has been cut.
Bill Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Rogowski.
Wright jabs at Rogowski's body.
Wright wants to clinch
and Rogowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Wright throws Rogowski to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
Rogowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowski wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Rogowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Rogowski eventually gives up the hold.
Rogowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Wright is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wright sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Rogowski prevents Wright from improving his position.
Rogowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rogowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogowski is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
Wright tries to roll over but Rogowski keeps him under control.
Rogowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogowski slips a nice elbow through Wright's hands, connecting with Wright's forehead.
Wright is trying to stand back up but Rogowski is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Rogowski.
Wright is positioning himself well to prevent Rogowski advancing to mount.
Rogowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Rogowski eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Rogowski connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is in trouble now - Rogowski has advanced to mount!
Wright wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rogowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wright is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogowski breaks from Wright's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogowski prevents Wright from getting the reversal.
Rogowski landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wright's face.
Rogowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wright is squirming around, avoiding Rogowski's attempts to control the action.
Wright is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Rogowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Rogowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogowski is defended easily by Wright.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Rogowski, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Rogowski against the cage but Rogowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogowski.
Rogowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Rogowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Rogowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogowski shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wright but Wright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogowski misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Rogowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Rogowski misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Rogowski.
Wright throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogowski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Wright is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rogowski wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright manages to pull guard.
Rogowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Rogowski from controlling successfully.
Rogowski is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Rogowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright wants to get back to his feet but Rogowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Rogowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogowski tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Wright's guard.
Rogowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Robert Rogowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Rogowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogowski prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowski wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Rogowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogowski wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Rogowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rogowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski landing strikes.
Rogowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Rogowski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wright taking a bit of punishment here - Rogowski scoring with strikes.
Rogowski working the ground and pound.
Rogowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is not content to let Rogowski control the position.
Wright takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rogowski advances to full mount.
Wright is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski trying to control but Wright is having none of it.
Rogowski dominating with strikes here.
Rogowski lands a big elbow.
Wright taking shots to the head.
Rogowski lands a heavy elbow.
Rogowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Wright defends it well.
Rogowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wright is on top in guard.
Rogowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Rogowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Rogowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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