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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - Finale
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Bailey Sr. cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Bailey Sr. connects with a single shot there.
Bailey Sr. misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey Sr. misses with a double jab.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey Sr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bailey Sr. lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the ropes.
Bailey Sr. loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot.
Rogers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bailey Sr. defends it well.
Rogers slips a straight right by Bailey Sr..
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey Sr. fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bailey Sr. keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bailey Sr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Bailey Sr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey Sr.. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bailey Sr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey Sr. counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey Sr. 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.
Bailey Sr. listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Bailey Sr.. Beautiful body shot.
Bailey Sr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bailey Sr. finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Bailey Sr. scores with a body shot.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey Sr. slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey Sr. is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Bailey Sr. circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey Sr. throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Kordell Bailey Sr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.#TD2#
Rogers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bailey Sr.'s guard.#T2#
Bailey Sr. is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up. #SUB#
Rogers is posturing up here but Bailey Sr. has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rogers tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rogers has to tap! Slick submission there by Bailey Sr.!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kordell Bailey Sr.!
As Kordell Bailey Sr. got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: T'anks to all di fighters n Marty this season for di good vibes. Bless'.
The defeated Sam Rogers had this to say: 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Event:
VFA 5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tetsuo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Tetsuo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Tetsuo shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Tetsuo drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Tetsuo throws a head punch that misses.
Tetsuo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers is trying to drag Tetsuo to the mat but Tetsuo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetsuo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo lands with a left to the head.
Tetsuo gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Tetsuo can't get the takedown.
Tetsuo is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tetsuo down to the mat. Tetsuo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tetsuo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rogers tries to counter with a takedown but Tetsuo is quick to defend against it.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Tetsuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tetsuo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tetsuo throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Tetsuo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tetsuo's corner calls for a 1-2. Tetsuo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tetsuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tetsuo.
Rogers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tetsuo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tetsuo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Tetsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tetsuo continues to drive forward.#T2#
Tetsuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Tetsuo as Rogers shoots in.
Tetsuo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tetsuo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.#TD#
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetsuo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tetsuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers postures up.
#T3#
Tetsuo wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Tetsuo has wrist control.
Tetsuo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Tetsuo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tetsuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tetsuo trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogers.
Tetsuo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tetsuo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rogers postures up in Tetsuo's guard and throws a big left but Tetsuo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Tetsuo coming out on top.#TD#
Rogers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogers lands in his opponent's guard.
Tetsuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tetsuo, not yet.
Tetsuo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. Tetsuo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by Tetsuo!#REVB#
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rogers managing to control the position.
Tetsuo prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Tetsuo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tetsuo trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers controls Tetsuo momentarily but Tetsuo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tetsuo. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Tetsuo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Tetsuo.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tetsuo. Tetsuo obviously looking to wear him down.
Tetsuo catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3##CL2#
Tetsuo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rogers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tetsuo prevents the takedown attempt.
Tetsuo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tetsuo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tetsuo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogers is looking for a takedown.
Tetsuo is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tetsuo down to the mat. Tetsuo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tetsuo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tetsuo as Rogers shoots in.
Tetsuo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Tetsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tetsuo continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Tetsuo drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tetsuo. #T4#
Tetsuo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tetsuo gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
Tetsuo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tetsuo tries to score a body lock takedown but Rogers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tetsuo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tetsuo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Tetsuo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Tetsuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tetsuo throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
Tetsuo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Tetsuo clinches.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tetsuo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsuo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tetsuo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetsuo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Tetsuo swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tetsuo jabs at Rogers's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tetsuo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers dives in and grabs Tetsuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tetsuo pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Tetsuo.#T1#
Tetsuo scores with a kick to the body.
Tetsuo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tetsuo's waist but Tetsuo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tetsuo. That's going to slow Rogers down.
Tetsuo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Tetsuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tetsuo as he jumps to the side.
Tetsuo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tetsuo connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tetsuo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tetsuo scoring well with a low kick there.
Tetsuo looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.#CL2#
Tetsuo pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tetsuo is defending well.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Tetsuo back against the cage.
Tetsuo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Tetsuo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tetsuo duly obliges.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Tetsuo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tetsuo tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jurgen Tetsuo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tetsuo.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tetsuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Tetsuo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tetsuo defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo connects with a single shot there.
Tetsuo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tetsuo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tetsuo with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily.
Tetsuo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tetsuo counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tetsuo connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tetsuo keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tetsuo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tetsuo thuds his shin into the meat of Rogers's side.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tetsuo to the ground. Tetsuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Tetsuo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rogers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tetsuo lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Tetsuo clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers wants to take the fight to the mat but Tetsuo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tetsuo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sam Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Tetsuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tetsuo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Tetsuo!
An intense looking Jurgen Tetsuo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Karate is back! Without my karate I am nothing, this win was all thanks to my awesome karate!'.
In defeat, Sam Rogers stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Event:
VFA 1 Lynch vs. Byhenikov
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Rogers.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
Tisoaka misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogers prevents Tisoaka from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Tisoaka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tisoaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tisoaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Tisoaka has hold of one of Rogers's legs. Rogers is fighting the takedown attempt but Tisoaka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tisoaka stays in close to Rogers's body and controls the position.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tisoaka is controlling him.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tisoaka won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tisoaka lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Tisoaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tisoaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tisoaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tisoaka is defended easily by Rogers.
Tisoaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rogers catches Tisoaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tisoaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Tisoaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet here but Tisoaka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rogers's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tisoaka.
#T3#
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka has full control of the position and if anything, Rogers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tisoaka controls the position.
Rogers is in bad spot here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka is in full control for now.
Rogers is really stuck here.
Rogers is trying to stand back up.
Rogers is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rogers lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Tisoaka moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tisoaka prevents it.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Tisoaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katuro Tisoaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers leaves Tisoaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Tisoaka saw that one coming.
Tisoaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tisoaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Tisoaka as Rogers shoots in.
Katuro Tisoaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Tisoaka pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Tisoaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Tisoaka looking for a takedown.
Tisoaka is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tisoaka looking for a takedown.
Rogers has Tisoaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tisoaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tisoaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogers scores with the left hand. Tisoaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tisoaka at a distance.
Tisoaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tisoaka tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Tisoaka with a nice cross.
A low kick from Tisoaka is predictable there
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tisoaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Tisoaka slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tisoaka tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Tisoaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Tisoaka is out of range.
A punch combination from Tisoaka misses.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Rogers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tisoaka.#T3#
Rogers misses with a hook.
Tisoaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tisoaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Tisoaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers jabs Tisoaka right on the nose. Tisoaka blinks but takes it well.
Tisoaka looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tisoaka misses with a looping left.
Tisoaka takes one to the chin there.
Tisoaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Tisoaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tisoaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Tisoaka persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers takes a swing at Tisoaka's ribcage but misses.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Tisoaka is rocked!
Rogers lands with a hook. Tisoaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Tisoaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers works Tisoaka's body with a nice hook.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Tisoaka's body. Tisoaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers cracks Tisoaka on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tisoaka falls backwards against the cage. Rogers follows up with more strikes that drop Tisoaka to his knees. Rogers keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tisoaka! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rogers!
A victorious Sam Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rogers and The Metaphysical Magician. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Sam Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rogers gets a clinch.
Rogers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rogers (4) vs (0) Magician
Magician wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Magician manages to get back to half guard.
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Magician is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers prevents Magician from improving his position.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Magician is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is really struggling to control Magician but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rogers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (7) vs (0) Magician
Magician is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rogers takes Magician's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Magician is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Rogers (10) vs (0) Magician
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers not allowing Magician to control his hands.
Rogers controlling well, preventing Magician from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to break Magician's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magician remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rogers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rogers working for a choke but Magician is defending well.
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magician has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magician wants to escape the position.
Magician trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rogers is hanging on to Magician's back as he tries to escape.
Magician trying to control but not successfully.
Magician breaks Rogers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (10) vs (2) Magician
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician being controlled here momentarily.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers trying to control the position here.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has his hands on Magician's head, controlling the position.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magician showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician postures up.
Magician is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has Magician pulled in close to control his posture.
Magician's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rogers seems keen to control Magician's posture.
Rogers continues to stall.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to keep Magician in close.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magician looking to pass the guard.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (12) vs (2) Magician
Magician is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (12) vs (6) Magician
I really don't envy Rogers right now.
Our spies down at at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform us that Magician has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magician is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is really stuck here.
Magician patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Magician trying to control.
Rogers tries to roll but Magician sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Rogers trying to control the action but Magician just sinks the hooks in.
Magician keeps control of the position as Rogers tries to break free.
Rogers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magician struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rogers rolls, trying to escape but Magician keeps control of the position.
Magician is persistently looking for the submission but Rogers is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers trying to control the hands but Magician won't let him.
Rogers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magician is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rogers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magician is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rogers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rogers for a finish.
Magician keeps control of the position as Rogers tries to break free.
Rogers trying to control but not successfully.
Magician is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rogers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magician has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rogers wants to control his opponent's hands but Magician gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Magician is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Magician gets his hands free as Rogers looks to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magician working for the choke.
Well,Rogers is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Magician is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rogers showing good submission defense here.
Magician looking for the choke but no joy.
Rogers trying to control the hands but Magician breaks the grip.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has hold of Magician's leg, trying to break free but it's let Magician lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Rogers is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Magician throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Metaphysical Magician!
The defeated Sam Rogers had this to say: 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Unveil Loveladdy and Sam Rogers. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loveladdy gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (0) Rogers
Rogers stops Loveladdy from passing to mount.
Rogers is trying to control Loveladdy's posture but Loveladdy avoids it.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Loveladdy trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.
Loveladdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rogers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loveladdy but great work by Rogers. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (4) Rogers
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers swings around for an armbar but Loveladdy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rogers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (4) Rogers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy preventing the sweep.
Rogers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Loveladdy wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Loveladdy wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Loveladdy wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Loveladdy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Loveladdy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loveladdy is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
Loveladdy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Loveladdy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Loveladdy postures up.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Rogers is pressing down on Loveladdy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loveladdy looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (6) Rogers
Loveladdy is looking to sweep but instead, Rogers has passed into half guard.
Loveladdy wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Loveladdy is defending well.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loveladdy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (6) vs (9) Rogers
Rogers has hold of Loveladdy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loveladdy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rogers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Loveladdy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Loveladdy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (8) vs (9) Rogers
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loveladdy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers has his hands on Loveladdy's head, controlling the position.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Loveladdy pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Loveladdy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Loveladdy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (11) vs (9) Rogers
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rogers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loveladdy's guard! Nice work there by Rogers! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (11) vs (11) Rogers
Loveladdy is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogers trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Loveladdy is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loveladdy pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loveladdy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loveladdy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loveladdy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loveladdy (15) vs (11) Rogers
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
Loveladdy trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers tries to buck Loveladdy off but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Loveladdy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rogers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loveladdy but great work by Rogers. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loveladdy (15) vs (15) Rogers
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Loveladdy is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working away.
Loveladdy is looking for a sweep.
Rogers advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Loveladdy (15) vs (17) Rogers
Rogers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rogers fails to move to back control.
Rogers has hold of Loveladdy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loveladdy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rogers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Loveladdy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Loveladdy and Rogers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy can't do much from the bottom here.
Loveladdy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loveladdy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogers has hold of Loveladdy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loveladdy seems comfortable defending it but Rogers has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loveladdy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loveladdy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rogers couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Rogers!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Rogers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AD376: Two Swords
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Rogers misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Sis counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers wants to control but Sis postures up.#ES2#
Rogers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sis after a bit of a struggle.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Sis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers pushing down on Sis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sis's head. #T1#
Sis is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sis looking for a sweep. Not yet Sis, not yet.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Sis sits in half guard.
Sis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rogers wants to control but Sis is keeping busy.
#T2#
Sis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sis thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Sis is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sis.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Sis is controlling him well.
Sis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogers defending well though.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Sis in his half guard.
Sis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sis throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sis trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away. #T3#
Sis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers tries to roll over but Sis keeps him under control.
Sis throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Rogers has one foot on Sis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sis lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Sis, which made it look bad.
Nem Sis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Sis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sis scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sis sprawls well. Sis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Sis throws a front kick aimed at Rogers's knee but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Sis avoids it easily.#CL#
Sis takes the fight into the clinch.
Sis throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sis can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Rogers stops a takedown attempt from Sis.
#TD2#
Rogers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sis can't fight it off and eventually Rogers manages to take the fight to the floor. Sis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sis controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nem Sis dominated that round.
That's time! Sis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sis was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. #REVR#
Sis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rogers is trying to keep Sis in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis lands a couple of digs.
Sis won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Sis throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely. #T1#
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sis is controlling him.
Sis trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Sis wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Sis isn't so interested in that idea.
Sis tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Sis is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Sis tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Sis postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sis enables Rogers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Sis.
Sis keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Sam Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sis pulls Rogers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rogers from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Sis is keeping the position.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Sis keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sis is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sis is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Sis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Sis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Sis has wrist control.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sis misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sis.
Nem Sis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sis stuffs the takedown.
Sis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rogers.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Rogers has been cut.
Sis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nem Sis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sis connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Rogers blocks the body kick.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Sis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers dives in and grabs Sis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sis pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Sis counters with a head kick.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Sis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nem Sis is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Sis, which made it look bad.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sis throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sis as he avoids it easily.
Sis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Sis. #T2#
Sis lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sis scores with a push kick.
Nem Sis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sis has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
#TD#
Sis wants the takedown. Rogers is fighting it off but Sis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rogers's guard against the cage.
Sis throws a big right hand that misses.
Sis wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Sis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sis looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sis trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Sis has wrist control.
Rogers cracks Sis with a solid left hand.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Sis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Sis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sis throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sis working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Sis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers trying to control but Sis is working from the bottom.
Sis trying to control the position.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nem Sis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sis 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nem Sis!
A victorious Nem Sis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sam Rogers spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Event:
AD371: What Is Dead May Never
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Metsast, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metsast is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metsast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metsast is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metsast wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metsast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers pushes down on Metsast's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Metsast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metsast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metsast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metsast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metsast looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Metsast doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Metsast avoids it easily.
Metsast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Metsast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Metsast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metsast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metsast controlling the position for now.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Metsast trying to control here.
Metsast wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Metsast with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Metsast dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metsast manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Metsast is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metsast works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Metsast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Metsast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metsast controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
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#
Metsast lands a slapping body shot.
Metsast throws the kick towards the body but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Metsast fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metsast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metsast prevents it.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Metsast working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Rogers tries to score a body lock takedown but Metsast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.#T1#
Rogers is trying to drag Metsast to the mat but Metsast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Metsast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Metsast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Metsast lands a right hook to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metsast doesn't seem phased though.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Metsast coming out on top.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Metsast. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsast as he avoids it easily.
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Metsast counters with a head kick that drops Rogers to the mat! Rogers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metsast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Metsast missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metsast lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metsast moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.#TD2#
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Metsast is retaining full guard.
Metsast has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metsast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers won't allow Metsast to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Rogers throws a strike but Metsast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Rogers pushes Metsast off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Metsast looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Metsast counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rogers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Metsast.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Metsast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy body kick from Metsast #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Metsast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rogers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metsast. That one must have hurt.
Metsast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Metsast throws a nice head kick!
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
#TD2#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metsast looking for a sweep. Not yet Metsast, not yet.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Rogers is working Metsast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Metsast blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogers won't allow Metsast to sweep him here.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metsast keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Metsast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Metsast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.#TD2#
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Metsast was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metsast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Metsast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Metsast pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Metsast is controlling him well. #ES2#
Rogers has one foot on Metsast's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Metsast moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Metsast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Rogers tries to get set, Metsast tries to push him back and clinch up but Rogers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Metsast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Metsast swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Metsast looking for a sweep but Rogers has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Metsast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rogers prevents Metsast from getting the reversal.
Rogers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Metsast hang on?
Metsast sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sam Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers prevents Metsast from improving his position.
Sam Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Rogers.
I think Metsast 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mees Metsast!
In defeat, Sam Rogers stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Event:
AD364: 155lb Tournament Finale
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halo misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo works Rogers's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rogers. #SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Halo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogers but great work by Halo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Halo decides to stand back up.
Halo thows a leg kick but Rogers checks it #TD#
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halo trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halo to regain full guard.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rogers controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Rogers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rogers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea. #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.#SU2#
Rogers is working an open guard so Halo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Halo. Beautiful body shot.
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogers takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Some wild striking there from Halo.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.#TD#
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halo has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halo gets full guard.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Halo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo wants to stand but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rogers trying to control the position but Halo is working away. #SUB#
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rogers throws a strike aimed at the side of Halo's head but Halo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halo stuffs the takedown.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Rogers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Halo to the ground. Rogers is now in Halo's guard.
Halo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo has control of Rogers's left arm, preventing Rogers from doing any damage.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
We've been hearing that Rogers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers stops Halo from standing up. #T1#
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Halo looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
A jab from Halo misses. #TD#
Rogers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogers being controlled here momentarily.
Halo is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up. #T2#
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Halo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Halo gets to his feet - Rogers follows without any prompting.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Halo throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Rogers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Halo blocks nicely. #T3#
Rogers postures up.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by Halo!#REVB#
Halo stays in close to Rogers's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Halo stands and steps away. Rogers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Halo scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Rogers shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Halo, which made it look bad.
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Michael Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
Halo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
That kick from Halo tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rogers, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rogers moves away from the strike by Halo.
Rogers slips a jab from Halo.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo swinging wildly here.
Rogers tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Halo misses.
Halo misses with a hook.
Halo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halo defending well though.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Halo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halo is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halo's head.
Rogers with the ground and pound but Halo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers is in close to Halo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Rogers has gone for a leg lock! Halo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rogers's guard.#REVB#
Rogers wants to stand up but Halo is controlling him.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Halo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body kick from Halo.
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halo pinned against the cage. Halo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Halo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Rogers dives in and scores a takedown into Halo's guard.#SUB2#
Halo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rogers has his hands clasped together but Halo extends and breaks Rogers's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Halo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Halo!
Michael Halo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Sam Rogers had this to say: 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Event:
Ascension 355
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back!
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in full control for now. #SUB#
Armstrong tightening his grip on Rogers, looking for the choke.
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!
Armstrong has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1##SUB#
Armstrong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rogers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rogers for a finish. #SUB#
Rogers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Armstrong's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers regains half guard.#SUB#
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2#
Rogers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Armstrong is on him like a limpet, forcing Rogers back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Armstrong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
#T2#
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Armstrong is trying to trip Rogers. He has hold of a leg but Rogers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armstrong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Armstrong working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow. #T3##SUB#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rogers escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Armstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Armstrong looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armstrong has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers working Armstrong over with strikes.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers 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.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head. #SUB#
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers is nestled in close to Armstrong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armstrong has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Rogers getting side control.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers winds up and cracks Armstrong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers prevents Armstrong from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Armstrong is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Ground and pound from Rogers. #T1##SUB2#
Rogers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rogers 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Armstrong is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rogers is tapping! Great win for Armstrong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nathaniel Armstrong!
Sam Rogers was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Event:
Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Chaolan.
We've been told by Chaolan's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rogers shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaolan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers with a poor takedown
enabling Chaolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee Chaolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Chaolan misses with the combination.
Chaolan avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Chaolan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers fails with the takedown.#CL#
Chaolan closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Chaolan tries a knee to the head but Rogers blocks it.
Chaolan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaolan crunches a lovely knee into Rogers's ribcage.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Chaolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chaolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers has Chaolan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chaolan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaolan with a knee to the head.
Chaolan scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Chaolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaolan scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Chaolan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Chaolan as the two fighters clinch.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers is trying to drag Chaolan to the mat but Chaolan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaolan.#T2#
Chaolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chaolan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chaolan landing knees to the head.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Chaolan.
Chaolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Chaolan.
Chaolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaolan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaolan stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chaolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Chaolan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
A knee to the head by Chaolan.
#CUT#
It looks like Sam Rogers has been cut.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#
Rogers is rocked!
Chaolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaolan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaolan finish him?
Chaolan landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Chaolan.
Chaolan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rogers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chaolan is unloading with more strikes now! Rogers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Chaolan!
Our winner, Lee Chaolan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Sam Rogers was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rogers and Pete Palahnuik. Palahnuik has chosen Machine Civilization as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Palahnuik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Palahnuik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palahnuik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Palahnuik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palahnuik forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Palahnuik has hold of one of Rogers's legs. Rogers is fighting the takedown attempt but Palahnuik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogers (0) vs (2) Palahnuik
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palahnuik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Palahnuik postures up.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Palahnuik tries to pass.
Rogers has Palahnuik pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Palahnuik from controlling successfully.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palahnuik is one step ahead there.
Palahnuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Palahnuik controlling him for the moment.
Palahnuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Palahnuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik controlling from the top position.
Rogers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palahnuik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers pulls Palahnuik in close to prevent any damage.
Palahnuik won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (2) Palahnuik
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palahnuik is keeping the position for now.
Rogers trying to control but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palahnuik keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Palahnuik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is continuing to stall.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (4) Palahnuik
Palahnuik wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Palahnuik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (2) vs (7) Palahnuik
Rogers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Palahnuik is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palahnuik is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palahnuik to get the leverage.
Rogers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palahnuik stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Palahnuik tries to pass.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Palahnuik from controlling successfully.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palahnuik preventing the sweep.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palahnuik wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pulls Palahnuik in to control the position.
Palahnuik pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palahnuik tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
Palahnuik is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Rogers trying to hold on to Palahnuik's head to control him but Palahnuik postures up.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Palahnuik trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is controlling Palahnuik's trapped leg to prevent Palahnuik from advancing to side control.
Palahnuik 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.
Rogers is looking to control Palahnuik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palahnuik wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palahnuik passes into side control, despite Rogers's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (2) vs (10) Palahnuik
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik working away.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palahnuik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Palahnuik wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Palahnuik is controlling well.
Palahnuik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Palahnuik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Palahnuik tries to pass.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Palahnuik stands and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (2) vs (13) Palahnuik
Rogers is trying to improve his position.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rogers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Palahnuik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rogers (2) vs (15) Palahnuik
Rogers is looking to improve his position but Palahnuik isn't that keen on the idea.
Palahnuik seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rogers is holding on tight.
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palahnuik is looking to work his way around to Rogers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Palahnuik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
Rogers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Palahnuik has control of the leg.
Palahnuik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Palahnuik is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Palahnuik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palahnuik wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers tries to roll over but Palahnuik keeps him under control.
Palahnuik is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers is concentrating on defense, preventing Palahnuik from advancing position.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Palahnuik has control of the leg.
Palahnuik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik controlling the pace.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palahnuik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Palahnuik is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palahnuik wins on points by 15 to 2.
Pete Palahnuik is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Pete Palahnuik took to the microphone: 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.
Sam Rogers spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rogers and Greg Ward. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ward.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogers (0) vs (2) Ward
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (2) Ward
Rogers wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers wants to control but Ward passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Ward is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (6) vs (4) Ward
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rogers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ward tries to break free.
Ward prevents Rogers from getting a body triangle.
Rogers not allowing Ward to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but not successfully.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers wants to take Ward's back here but Ward is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Rogers tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Rogers from taking his back.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers is stalling here but it's allowed Ward to get half guard.
Ward holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rogers is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Rogers controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (9) vs (4) Ward
Ward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Ward won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (12) vs (4) Ward
Ward is not content to let Rogers control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rogers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (12) vs (6) Ward
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Sam Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malaipet Sasiprapa and Sam Rogers. Sasiprapa comes into the arena with Malaipet the Diamond blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Malaipet Sasiprapa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sasiprapa takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sasiprapa (0) vs (4) Rogers
Sasiprapa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Rogers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rogers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rogers trying to control the action but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
Rogers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sasiprapa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rogers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sasiprapa's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to move to mount but Sasiprapa blocks the move with his legs.
Rogers trying to control the action but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working away.
Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sasiprapa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sasiprapa (0) vs (6) Rogers
Rogers wants to take his opponent's back but Sasiprapa doesn't allow it.
Sasiprapa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers tries to control but Sasiprapa wriggling away.
Sasiprapa stops Rogers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Sasiprapa is controlling an arm, preventing Rogers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasiprapa is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sasiprapa can't escape the position.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasiprapa is looking to escape.
Sasiprapa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers is looking to work his way around to Sasiprapa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sasiprapa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sasiprapa is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasiprapa is looking to escape.
Rogers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sasiprapa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Sasiprapa is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers working for a guillotine from mount but Sasiprapa is in no mood to give up.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sasiprapa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rogers moves to his opponent's back but Sasiprapa bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Rogers. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sasiprapa (2) vs (6) Rogers
Sasiprapa pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Sasiprapa is controlling well.
Sasiprapa is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Sasiprapa 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.
Rogers trying to control here.
Sasiprapa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers is controlling Sasiprapa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sasiprapa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sasiprapa has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sasiprapa (5) vs (6) Rogers
Rogers wants to control but Sasiprapa is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sasiprapa wants to take his opponent's back but instead Rogers manages to regain half guard.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Sasiprapa controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
Sasiprapa is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.
Sasiprapa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Sasiprapa has control of the leg.
Rogers moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasiprapa preventing the sweep.
Sasiprapa being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasiprapa looking to pass the guard.
Sasiprapa stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Sasiprapa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.
Rogers is adopting a defensive guard.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Rogers seems keen to control Sasiprapa's posture.
Sasiprapa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sasiprapa stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers wins on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Sam Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rogers and Liam Lee. Lee has chosen Rancid - Dead Bodies as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Liam Lee!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee clinches.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogers rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Rogers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries for a takedown but Rogers manages to get underhooks.
Rogers wants a takedown.
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rogers uses from the top position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee 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 is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (0) vs (4) Lee
Rogers regains half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
Lee content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogers looking to control.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Rogers pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (4) Lee
Rogers trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (2) vs (8) Lee
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee tries to move to mount but Rogers blocks the move with his legs.
Lee wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets back to half guard.
Rogers is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rogers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rogers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rogers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rogers! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (6) vs (8) Lee
Rogers has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lee is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rogers yanks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rogers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Rogers!
Our winner, Sam Rogers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pako Laine and Sam Rogers. Laine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nikke Ankara - Värifilmi. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pako Laine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Laine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laine gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
Laine pulls guard effortlessly.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Laine is retaining full guard.
Rogers trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine seems keen to control Rogers's posture.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laine's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Laine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laine (0) vs (3) Rogers
Laine stops Rogers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rogers controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for a guillotine from mount but Laine is having none of it.
Rogers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laine and Rogers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rogers trying to control the position but Laine is working away.
Laine gets back to half guard.
Rogers prevents Laine from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laine keeps working.
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laine sees it coming and defends easily.
Laine is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers prevents Laine from improving his position.
Rogers works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laine (0) vs (6) Rogers
Rogers looking to control but Laine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine gets back to half guard.
Laine trying to control from the bottom.
Laine won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laine (0) vs (9) Rogers
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laine is looking to escape.
Rogers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (2) vs (9) Rogers
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laine wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rogers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (2) vs (11) Rogers
Laine has an active guard here but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Laine is defending well.
Laine trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laine moves into full guard.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Rogers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rogers stands and throws Laine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laine (2) vs (14) Rogers
Laine is looking for a sweep.
Rogers controls the position from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to move to full mount but Laine actually manages to regain half guard.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
Laine is trying to control but can't.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Laine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laine 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.
Laine trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laine working a defensive guard here.
Rogers stands and throws Laine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laine (2) vs (17) Rogers
Laine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Laine is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laine! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laine (2) vs (19) Rogers
Laine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laine wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Laine is defending well.
Laine tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laine is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Laine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Laine won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers is thwarting Laine's attempts to control the position.
Laine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rogers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Laine defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to pass Laine's guard but actually Laine recovers to full guard.
Rogers is pushing down on Laine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laine is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers wins on points by 19 to 2.
An out of breath Sam Rogers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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