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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adan Dalton (ranked 24755 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Rodgers (ranked 4276 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Rodgers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adan Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Adan Dalton has been cut.
Dalton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodgers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalton sprawls well initially but Rodgers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dalton is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Rodgers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dalton gets full guard.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Rodgers controlling from the top position.
Dalton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers content to stall in guard here.
Dalton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodgers passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodgers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dalton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dalton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rodgers 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.
Dalton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rodgers. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodgers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dalton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rodgers. What's that going to do exactly?
Dalton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodgers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rodgers.
Rodgers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rodgers looking to finish with strikes here!
Rodgers controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adan Dalton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodgers gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodgers.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodgers is defending well.
Dalton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodgers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton shoots and misses
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
Rodgers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodgers is pressed up against the cage. Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodgers down to the mat. Rodgers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dalton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodgers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rodgers shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodgers 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.
Rodgers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalton's head.
Rodgers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Rodgers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers stalling.
Rodgers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodgers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodgers content just to control the position here.
Rodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers has control of Dalton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dalton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dalton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rodgers.
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount and Dalton is in trouble!
Rodgers controlling from the full mount.
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodgers throwing strikes here but Dalton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rodney Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looking to finish with strikes here!
Dalton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rodgers.
Rodgers unloads with some shots from mount but Dalton bucks and avoids them well.
Rodgers throwing strikes but Dalton recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Dalton missing with punches from the bottom.
Dalton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodgers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adan Dalton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodgers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rodgers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodgers pushes Dalton off and gets back to his feet.
Dalton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Dalton avoids it.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Rodgers misses with a double jab.
Dalton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dalton gets caught napping as Rodgers dives in and scores a takedown. Dalton manages to retain guard.
Rodgers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodgers throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Rodgers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rodney Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
Dalton wants to clinch.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Rodgers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Dalton defends it.
Rodgers is working for a kimura here but Dalton manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rodgers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton gets to his feet. Rodgers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers drops Dalton with a beautiful combination! Dalton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodgers is looking for the KO!
Dalton is rocked!
Dalton is holding his hands too far apart here. Rodgers throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Dalton is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Rodgers!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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