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Event:
Kilo 13 ??
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopette.
Lopette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rogers wants to slow Lopette down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopette appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lopette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Lopette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopette is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers tries to bum rush Lopette with a series of wild strikes but Lopette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopette on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogers works over Lopette's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rogers momentarily.
#T1#
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Lopette backs away looking to recover.
Lopette throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopette.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Lopette counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rogers's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Lopette moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Lopette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopette lands with a left to the head.
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Lopette, against the cage.
#BC#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Lopette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopette misses with a hook.
Lopette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Lopette avoids nicely.
Lopette tries a quick counter leg kick but Rogers is wise to it.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopette.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopette.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Lopette keeps it at a distance.
Lopette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ian Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lopette checks it.
Lopette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lopette slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Lopette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Lopette.
Lopette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
A little jabbing left from Lopette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rogers blocks a jab.
It looked like Rogers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopette tries to score with a low kick but Rogers moves his leg out of the way.
Lopette swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Lopette takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopette is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
Lopette checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopette misses.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Lopette cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Lopette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Lopette misses with a body kick.
Rogers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopette checks the leg kick.
Lopette feints and then cracks Rogers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rogers down.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Lopette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers backing away here, and Lopette unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopette looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Lopette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lopette on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rogers tries to bum rush Lopette with a series of wild strikes but Lopette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopette motions for Rogers to come forward. Lopette throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Rogers.
#CL#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopette lands an uppercut.
Rogers trying to stall but Lopette improves his position.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopette has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers digs a right hand underneath Lopette's ribcage. Lopette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Lopette avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Lopette tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Lopette.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Lopette.
Lopette prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Rogers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopette prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Rogers tries to work over Lopette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopette controls his hands.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Lopette avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Lopette looking to stall.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopette is defending well for now.
Lopette misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopette.
Rogers looking to stall.
#T2#
Lopette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopette's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rogers can't find room to land a body shot as Lopette controls the action.
Lopette looking to slow down the pace here.
Lopette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Lopette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lopette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopette scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
A shot in the inside from Lopette.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopette controls his hands.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, Lopette has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Rogers tries to work over Lopette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Lopette lands a left hand.
Rogers can't find room to land a body shot as Lopette controls the action.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Lopette prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Lopette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Lopette shrugs off.
Lopette misses with a body punch.
Lopette tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopette scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Lopette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Rogers.
Lopette blocks an elbow strike from Rogers.
Lopette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Rogers tries to work over Lopette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopette blocks a body shot from Rogers.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopette's elbow.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lopette. #CUT2#
It looks like Ian Rogers has been cut.
Lopette stalling against the cage.
Lopette unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Rogers digs a right hand underneath Lopette's ribcage. Lopette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Lopette as the two fighters clinch.
Lopette throws an elbow that misses.
Lopette lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rogers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lopette has Rogers pushed against the cage.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Lopette has the dominant position.
Rogers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopette prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Lopette lands a nice elbow.
Lopette crunches a lovely knee into Rogers's ribcage.
Rogers tries to work over Lopette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Lopette avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Lopette digs a right hand underneath Rogers's ribcage. Rogers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian Rogers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Rogers throws a right hand that Lopette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopette also avoids with ease.
Lopette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopette throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Lopette.
Rogers throws a right hand that Lopette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopette also avoids with ease.
Rogers cracks the inside of Lopette's front leg.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Rogers does no damage. #CL2#
Lopette has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Lopette, against the cage.
Bornas Lopette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Lopette tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Lopette back against the cage.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike.
Lopette's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##BC2#
Lopette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers throws a right hand that Lopette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopette also avoids with ease.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ian Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopette.
Lopette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Lopette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopette missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopette looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming.
Lopette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopette.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopette looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Lopette misses.
Lopette punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Lopette.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopette only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rogers tries to clinch up
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lopette moves into the clinch.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Lopette avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Lopette lands a nice elbow.
Lopette unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopette pushes Rogers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopette lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lopette lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopette landing knees to the body.
Lopette leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopette.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Lopette stalling the fight.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopette's elbow.
Lopette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Lopette has Rogers pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rogers.
A right hand to the body from Lopette.
Lopette presses Rogers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Lopette. #BC2#
Lopette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopette looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Lopette tries a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopette, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette misses with a low kick.
Rogers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Lopette avoids it well.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopette scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Lopette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick from Lopette.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bornas Lopette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopette 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
A very excited looking Bornas Lopette made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Kilo 10 Pencil V Robinson 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nikitin avoids a kick to the body.
Nikitin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikitin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Nikitin shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Nikitin has a takedown stuffed.
Nikitin shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Nikitin has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Nikitin is pushing Rogers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Nikitin managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Rogers is stalling here.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikitin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikitin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikitin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Rogers.
Nikitin misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers works on Nikitin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a body shot. #T2#
Nikitin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikitin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikitin lands a left hand.
Nikitin pushes Rogers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Nikitin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
A short left from Nikitin. #TD#
Nikitin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Nikitin is controlling him
Rogers has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rogers is staying active underneath Nikitin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nikitin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.#T3#
Nikitin wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikitin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikitin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Nikitin saw that one coming.
Nikitin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.#TD#
Nikitin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nikitin prevents Rogers from improving his position.#T4#
Nikitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Nikitin is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Nikitin there.
Nikitin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikitin controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikitin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers slips under a jab from Nikitin.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Nikitin on that attempt.
Rogers scores with a one two! Nikitin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Nikitin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nikitin is able to avoid easily.
Ian Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikitin gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nikitin backs off Rogers throws a huge counter combo but Nikitin manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Nikitin connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Nikitin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers tries to work over Nikitin's front leg with a kick but Nikitin checks it.
Rogers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Nikitin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Rogers trying to stall but Nikitin improves his position.
Rogers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Nikitin jumps guard.
Rogers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nikitin is proving hard to escape from.
Nikitin controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Nikitin controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin looking to control.
#SUB#
Nikitin 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. #T3#
Nikitin controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Nikitin avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Nikitin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers throws a counter combo.#CL#
Nikitin darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Nikitin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rogers is trying to maintain a safe position but Nikitin gets an underhook and turns Rogers into the cage.
Rogers is looking to control Nikitin's arms but Nikitin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land. #T4##TD#
Nikitin manages to pull guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikitin keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers motions for Nikitin to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Rogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nikitin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikitin is looking to wear down Rogers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Nikitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nikitin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Nikitin works his way into full mount!
Nikitin controlling the pace for now.
Rogers tries to reverse the position but Nikitin maintains control.
Nikitin looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikitin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Nikitin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nikitin prevents Rogers from getting the reversal.
Nikitin avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.
Nikitin landing punches. #T3#
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nikitin.
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nikitin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikitin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nikitin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nikitin thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Nikitin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogers hang on?
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Alexandr Nikitin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikitin lands with some strikes.
Nikitin lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikitin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
An out of breath Alexandr Nikitin 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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Event:
Kilo 8 Joe V Poe
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson parries the strikes from Rogers easily there. Rogers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anderson to escape.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers postures up.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogers is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Anderson gets caught napping as Rogers dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up. #T4#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Rogers postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson pulls Rogers in to control the position.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Rogers chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rogers throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ian Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ian Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Anderson.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.#TD2#
Rogers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Anderson has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Anderson 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 postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Rogers slips a jab from Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ian Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Rogers throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Ian Rogers has been cut.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian Rogers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rogers duly obliges.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers motions for Anderson to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Rogers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Rogers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.#T3##TD2#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Rogers tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers working away.
Ian Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson 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 working away.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers controlling the position from side mount.
Mr Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Rogers trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson 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 to advance to mount but Anderson instead regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Rogers!
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Event:
Kilo 5 Pencil V Robinson
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Madison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madison looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madison misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Rogers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madison misses with a body shot.
Rogers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madison! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Madison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.#TD2#
Madison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Madison is taking a breather. Rogers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Madison trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Rogers is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Madison passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Madison has a good base and remains in mount.
Madison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2#
Madison stands up from mount. Strange move.
Madison scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Madison lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Ian Rogers has been cut.
Madison scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Madison does it's job there.
Rogers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Greg Madison has been cut.
Madison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Madison connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.#T3#
Madison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Madison lunges at Rogers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogers's hand.
Rogers cracks Madison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Madison.#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Madison lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Madison!
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Event:
VTFC 7: Battleground
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Xavier gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Xavier shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Rogers pushes Xavier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Xavier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Xavier trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is trying to control Xavier's posture but Xavier avoids it. #SUB2#
Xavier tries for a kimura but Rogers is defending well. #SUB2#
Xavier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xavier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rogers tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.#SUB#
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Rogers keeping hold of Xavier's head, controlling as best he can.
Xavier 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. #T3#
Rogers wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Xavier is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#KD#
Rogers lands a head kick that stumbles Xavier and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Xavier is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bittor Xavier has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Xavier is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers pushes down on Xavier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers moves into full mount! Xavier won't be happy about that!
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Xavier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
#TD2#
Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier working away.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Xavier prevents Rogers from improving his position.#T1#
Rogers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Xavier is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers trying to hold on to Xavier's head to control him but Xavier postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers is positioning himself well to prevent Xavier advancing to mount.
Xavier passes to full mount!
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Xavier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers is not going to allow Xavier to sit and survive in this position.
Rogers biding his time, controlling Xavier. #T3#
Xavier is trying to break free.
Rogers trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Xavier doesn't escape.
Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xavier manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Rogers is pushing down on Xavier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xavier is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xavier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rogers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rogers controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Rogers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Xavier feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Xavier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xavier advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
Rogers won't allow Xavier to pass to mount.
Xavier throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is staying active underneath Xavier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers keeps control of the position easily here as Xavier tries to buck him off.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rogers controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xavier tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good control from Rogers.
Xavier is really stuck here.
Xavier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Ian Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ian Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogers controlling from the back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Rogers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Xavier's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavier wants to escape the position.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Rogers!
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Event:
VTFC 4: Warrior's Way
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Rogers is looking to counter the offense by Ring and move into the clinch.
Ring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
We've been hearing reports that Rogers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ring thuds his shin into the meat of Rogers's side.
Ring lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Ian Rogers has been cut.
Ring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ring throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ring has him pressed against the cage.
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers misses with a knee to the head.
Ring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Ring shrugs off.
Ring tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Ring lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers misses with an elbow strike.
Ring blocks an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ring lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but Ring blocks it.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Rogers blocks it.
#BC2#
Ring breaks from the clinch.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but Ring manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Ring misses
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Ring rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers lands a knee to the head.
Ring lands with a right to the head.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ring.
Ring is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogers gets an underhook and turns Ring into the cage.
Ring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Ring.
Knees to the body from Rogers.
Ring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rogers lands an elbow inside that Ring shrugs off. #BC#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ring throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.
Ring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ring lands an elbow that stopped Rogers in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Ian Rogers's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Rogers lands an elbow inside.
Rogers lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ring takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogers throws an elbow but misses.
Ring lands a left hand.
Rogers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ring avoids it.
Ring throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Ring blocks the elbow strike.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogers landing knees to the head.
Rogers pushes off an throws an elbow but Ring leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ring working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ring prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ring landing knees to the body.
Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from Ring.
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but Ring blocks it.
Nice elbow from Ring.
Ring avoids the elbow strike from Rogers, against the cage.
Ring avoids the elbow strike from Rogers, against the cage.
Rogers avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Ring takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ring is defending well for now.
Rogers takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Ian Rogers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
Ring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ring scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Ian Rogers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ring lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ian Rogers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ring - that will leave a mark!
Ring throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Ring lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! Ring takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Ring cracks Rogers with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rogers tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ring pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rogers is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Ring!
Jeremy Ring seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
VTFC 2: Ascension
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Amp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amp.
Michael Amp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Amp misses
and Amp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Rogers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rogers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Amp is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Amp has been cut.#CL#
Amp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Amp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a knee to the body.
Rogers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Rogers slowing the pace effectively.
Rogers crunches a lovely knee into Amp's ribcage.
Amp dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers slowing the pace effectively.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers is pushing Amp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Amp avoids the damage to the body.
Amp blocks an elbow strike.
Amp has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Amp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rogers.
Rogers unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amp looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Amp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Amp lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.
Amp seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Amp blocks a jab.
Amp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amp tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Amp shakes him off and moves away.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amp thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Rogers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amp.
Amp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing. #CUT2#
Michael Amp's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rogers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amp - the referee stops the clock and Rogers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amp. Rogers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Amp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Amp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers slips a straight right by Amp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amp just misses with a punch to the body.
Amp takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Amp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amp blocks an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Rogers lands an uppercut.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Amp avoids the damage to the body.
Amp avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Amp.
Amp has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amp's defenses. #CUT2#
Michael Amp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amp managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amp is defending well for now.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Amp fails to land.
Rogers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Amp has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers misses with an elbow strike.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Amp misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amp's brow.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amp's brow.
Amp avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rogers.
Amp misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Amp on the inside.
Rogers lands a good knee to the midsection. Amp won't want to take too many of those.
Amp avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
Amp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amp.
Amp working aggressively here.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogers lands a good knee to the midsection. Amp won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Amp scores with a shoulder strike.
Amp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Amp's cut.
That's time! Amp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Amp.
Amp misses with a hook.
Amp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amp.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amp scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
Amp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Amp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Amp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Amp to work.
A short body shot lands from Amp as the two fighters clinch.
Ian Rogers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amp dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Amp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amp misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers lands an elbow that stopped Amp in his tracks for a moment.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Amp won't allow it.
Rogers lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Michael Amp's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Amp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ian Rogers!
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