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Event:
PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Deep throws a right hand that Rodgers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodgers also avoids with ease.
Rodgers tries to counter with a takedown but Deep is quick to defend against it.
Deep misses with a double jab.
Deep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers slips a jab and a cross from Deep.
A left lands for Rodgers.
Rodgers shoots for a double leg takedown but Deep sprawls well. He's pushed Rodgers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Deep manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deep looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodgers.
Deep jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers feinted with a counter takedown.
Deep misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Deep. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Deep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Deep misses its intended target.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with a two punch combo.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Rodgers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deep throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Deep misses.
Deep throws a shot to the body.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with an outside leg kick.
Deep connects with a crisp jab.
Deep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deep throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Deep stalks Rodgers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodgers's face. Rodgers staggers backwards, shaken.
Sloppy strikes from Deep. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Deep misses
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Deep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deep misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodgers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deep thinking.
Rodgers dodges the punch combination from Deep.
Deep misses with a double jab
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodgers.
Deep tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Deep lands the left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodgers.
Deep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deep misses with a double jab
and Rodgers counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Deep is rocked!
Deep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Rodgers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deep has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers.
Deep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Deep throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Rodgers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Deep swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodgers counters with a nice leg kick.
Deep misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Deep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Deep misses with a two punch combination.
Deep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Deep.
Deep is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodgers rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deep walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Deep moves out of range.
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodgers circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deep misses with a body shot.
Deep scores with the left hand. Rodgers knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Deep will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Deep misses with a wild combination.
Rodgers attempts a counter takedown but Deep avoids it well and moves away.
Deep misses with a double jab.
Deep takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deep looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deep throws a combination that misses
and Rodgers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Deep really felt that one!
Deep fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodgers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deep throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Enzo Deep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deep looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rodgers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deep misses with a series of wild punches.
Enzo Deep seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Deep throws a right hand that Rodgers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodgers also avoids with ease.
Deep misses with a series of wild punches.
Deep missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers feinted with a counter takedown.
Deep scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodgers circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deep misses with a combination
and Rodgers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Deep is breathing heavily.
Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodgers has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Deep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Deep swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deep. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deep jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deep displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Deep misses with a double jab.
Deep loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers lands the left hand.
Deep misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deep to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deep throws out the jab.
Deep throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Deep swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Deep misses with a double jab
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deep is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Deep slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Deep seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodgers cracks Deep with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Deep tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Enzo Deep has been cut.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enzo Deep will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Enzo Deep's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Deep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deep.
Deep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Deep swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodgers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deep throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers, as that shot connected.
Deep dodges the punch combination from Rodgers.
Deep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A good leg kick by Rodgers.
Deep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers.
Deep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deep misses with the combination.
Deep misses with an uppercut.
Deep swinging wildly here.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Deep blocks it.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deep can't break the clinch.
Deep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Deep tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Deep blocks it.
Deep takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodgers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Deep with a big uppercut! Deep tries to clinch up but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Deep to the mat! Deep covers up and Rodgers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Rodgers!
Aaron Rodgers spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
PFN - 6 - Fireblast
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mawe.
Mawe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodgers is holding Mawe down, trying to stall.
Mawe 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 Rodgers's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawe looks up at the clock and then as Rodgers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mawe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Mawe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodgers is trying to escape and Mawe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodgers is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mawe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Complex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Complex drives through with a takedown into Rodgers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Complex trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Complex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complex has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Complex trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Complex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodgers's hands.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Complex tries to land a leg kick but Rodgers saw it coming and moves away.
Complex tries to work over Rodgers's front leg with a kick but Rodgers checks it.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Complex pushes him off.
Rodgers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Complex moves out of range as Rodgers throws a body kick.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers feints the counter takedown.
Complex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Complex counters with a thumping low kick. #TD#
Complex shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Complex was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Rodgers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Complex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Complex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodgers.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Complex looking to score a takedown here. Rodgers is defending well but Complex drives through and ends up in Rodgers's guard.
Complex 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.
Complex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Complex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Complex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Complex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Complex throws a big elbow that misses.
Complex controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Complex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Complex.
Complex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Complex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Complex.
Complex scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Complex is avoiding it.
Complex feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Military Industrial Complex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Complex there.
Complex controlling the action here.
Complex has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #T1#
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Complex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Complex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Rodgers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Complex throws a body kick that misses.
Complex checks a leg kick nicely.
Complex tries to land a front kick but Rodgers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodgers unleashes a big counter combination but Complex bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Complex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Complex throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Complex cracks Rodgers with a big right hand but Rodgers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rodgers being controlled for a moment.
Rodgers is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it. #T3#
Complex lands a few punches from side control.
Complex sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Complex working the ground and pound but Rodgers is defending the strikes.
Rodgers is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
Complex is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Complex lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Complex goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Complex but great work by Rodgers.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Complex manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodgers's best efforts.
Complex trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Complex actively working from the bottom here.
Complex moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Military Industrial Complex dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodgers quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Rodgers kicks Complex off and gets back to his feet.
Complex thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick.
Rodgers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Complex blocks it well.
Complex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers slips a jab from Complex.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Complex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Complex lands an overhand right.#T1##TD#
Complex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodgers sprawls well initially but Complex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Complex content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
Complex is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.
Rodgers taking some punishment here, with Complex in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple. #T2#
Complex not doing much here.
Complex trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Military Industrial Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Complex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex. #TD#
Complex manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodgers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodgers's guard now, I'm sure.
Complex 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. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Complex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Military Industrial Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Complex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Military Industrial Complex!
Military Industrial Complex thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pulse 78 - Marx vs Driver
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pocc feints and as Rodgers raises his hands in defense, Pocc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pocc controlling from the top position.
Pocc is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Pocc trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pocc on the ground.
Pocc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc stands up over Rodgers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Pocc has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pocc looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Pocc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodgers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pocc gets a takedown into half guard.
Pocc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodgers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2#
Pocc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well.
Pocc is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pocc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pocc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pocc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Pocc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pocc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pocc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Pocc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodgers's head.
Pocc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pocc.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Pocc missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Pocc is trying to work for a kimura but Rodgers is defending well.
Pocc trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Pocc is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Pocc seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rodgers has recovered full guard. #T4#
Pocc trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Pocc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pocc wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Pocc slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tusing Pocc dominated that round.
That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Pocc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodgers's guard.
Pocc tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pocc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Pocc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodgers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodgers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Pocc is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rodgers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pocc's body to avoid the submission. Pocc has instead reached around Rodgers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pocc arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tusing Pocc!
Tusing Pocc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Breznhev throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Breznhev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Breznhev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Breznhev 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.
#T1#
Breznhev trying to mount his opponent but Rodgers defends it.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers wants to control but Breznhev is keeping busy.
Breznhev controlling the pace.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breznhev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Breznhev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodgers's thigh. Rodgers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Breznhev lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev passes Rodgers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Breznhev seems content to control.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breznhev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Breznhev misses with a head shot. Rodgers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Breznhev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Breznhev landing some decent shots from guard.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breznhev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Rodgers gets caught napping as Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown. Rodgers manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Breznhev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodgers dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers.
Breznhev seems keen to control Rodgers's posture.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Breznhev controlling Rodgers's posture.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breznhev pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Breznhev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodgers's guard. #REVR#
Rodgers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Rodgers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breznhev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.#TD#
Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Breznhev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is nestled in close to Rodgers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Breznhev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breznhev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breznhev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breznhev wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position. #SUB#
Breznhev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodgers is just riding it out for now. Breznhev eventually gives up the hold.
Breznhev tries to pass to full mount but Rodgers defends it.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rodgers is in trouble now - Breznhev has advanced to mount!
Aleks Breznhev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breznhev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breznhev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodgers because Breznhev loaded up on that one.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound.
Breznhev raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Breznhev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Breznhev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breznhev raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Breznhev.
Breznhev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodgers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Breznhev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breznhev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Heart misses with a hook
and Rodgers counters with a two punch combo.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart sets himself, and Rodgers steps forward looking for the clinch! Heart avoids it this time.
Heart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Rodgers forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
Heart 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Heart misses with a body punch.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Heart back against the cage. #T1#
Rodgers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heart is defending well.
Heart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
A bit of stalling here from Rodgers.
Rodgers has Heart pressed against the cage.
Rodgers receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Heart prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodgers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heart prevents it.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Heart lands with a right to the head.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heart is keeping busy.
Heart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.#BC#
Heart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Heart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Heart controlling the action here.
Rodgers trying to control but Heart postures up.
Well, if Heart 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.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heart continues to stall.
Rodgers moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Peter Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Heart.
Heart throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Rodgers closes the distance and pushes Heart back into the cage.
Heart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodgers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heart after a bit of a struggle.
Rodgers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
Heart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Rodgers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heart blocks it with crossed arms.
Heart lands a right hand.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
Heart blocks an elbow strike from Rodgers.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heart avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Heart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
Heart lands an uppercut.
Heart avoiding damage.
#BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodgers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Heart swinging wildly here.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Heart swings widly with a right hand
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Heart.
Heart moves out of range of the body kick.
Heart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
#T3#
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodgers tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Heart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Heart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers wants to land a leg kick but Heart is out of range.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Heart slips the punch.#CL2#
Rodgers forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heart tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Heart lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Rodgers is trying to drag Heart to the mat but Heart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers looking to stall.
Heart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heart has Rodgers pushed against the cage.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heart throws a series of strikes that have Rodgers backpedaling.
A big right from Heart misses.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Heart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Heart misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodgers! But no joy.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heart catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heart missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heart's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target. #T1#
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Heart.
Nice body punch from Heart.
Heart misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodgers.
Heart throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers unleashes a big counter combination but Heart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Rodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers is looking for the big counter here.
Heart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heart scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Heart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Heart throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Heart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense.
Peter Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Heart misses with a body punch.
Peter Heart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers has Heart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heart avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heart blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Heart avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Heart works on Rodgers's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Heart.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodgers tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Heart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Heart!
A determined Peter Heart didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 26
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chuck to the ground. Rodgers is now in Chuck's guard.
Chuck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chuck is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
Rodgers throwing strikes from guard but Chuck blocks nicely.
Chuck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Chuck is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodgers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodgers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rodgers trying to control but Chuck is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Chuck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Chuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuck throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chuck's guard. #REVB#
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuck 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#
Chuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chuck working over Rodgers with some ground and pound. Rodgers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chuck with the ground and pound but Rodgers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Chuck throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Chuck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chuck throwing strikes but missing.
Chuck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers controls Chuck momentarily but Chuck frees himself.
Chuck is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chuck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck working Rodgers over with strikes. #T3#
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chuck is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chuck seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodgers for as long as he can get away with.
Rodgers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Iron Palace. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chuck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Chuck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chuck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Chuck is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodgers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Chuck there.
Chuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chuck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Chuck is working for a kimura but Rodgers is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Chuck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chuck looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rock Chuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chuck lands with a slapping head kick.
Chuck throws a head kick that misses
and Rodgers counters with a series of strikes. Chuck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chuck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chuck jabs at Rodgers's body.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chuck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Rodgers tries to clinch but Chuck is having none of it.
Chuck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Chuck is having none of it.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Chuck ducked under it nicely.
Rock Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chuck eats them both and turns towards Rodgers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chuck sizes up Rodgers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Chuck.
#TD#
Chuck drives through with a takedown into Rodgers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chuck trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chuck forces his way into half guard.
Rodgers has hold of Chuck's hands but Chuck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodgers is doing well to control the position and prevent Chuck from advancing to side control.
Chuck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy.
#T3#
Chuck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chuck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Chuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Chuck working the head and body with strikes.
Rodgers trying to control here.
Chuck is controlling the pace.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Rock Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Chuck thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Chuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Chuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Chuck seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Chuck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Chuck dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rodgers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chuck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers has his hands on Chuck's head, controlling the position.
Chuck throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Chuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rock Chuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD#
Chuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodgers tries to roll over but Chuck keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chuck in particular looking to stall.
Chuck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
More hug and hope from Chuck.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rodgers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chuck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Further stalling from Chuck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Chuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chuck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Just Bleed 22
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Triacylglycerol misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Triacylglycerol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers.
Triacylglycerol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Triacylglycerol saw that one coming.
Triacylglycerol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Triacylglycerol looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Triacylglycerol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodgers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Triacylglycerol scoring with punches and elbows.
Triacylglycerol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rodgers is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Triacylglycerol in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rodgers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Svensk Triacylglycerol!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Svensk Triacylglycerol waved his t-shirt featuring Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Just Bleed Dickinson Vs Midget
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rodgers clinches up against the cage.
Rodgers cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodgers.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Rodgers. #CUT#
It looks like Uriah Barnes has been cut.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodgers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Rodgers just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodgers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Rodgers has the dominant position.
Rodgers lands a body punch.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers lands a knee to the body.
Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodgers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodgers lands a knee to the body.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodgers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Rodgers has the dominant position.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodgers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Rodgers - that landed with a thud.
Rodgers goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
Rodgers slips a jab from Barnes.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.#T3#
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes tests Rodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes tests Rodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
Uriah Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Rodgers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barnes avoids it.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Barnes pushes Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodgers has double underhooks.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Rodgers cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Barnes tries to break free but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Rodgers has the dominant position.
Rodgers pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriah Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Rodgers shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Rodgers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodgers fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Rodgers gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodgers trying to land knees to the body.
Rodgers lands a right hand. #T1#
Rodgers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes lands with a hook. Rodgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Barnes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Barnes catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Rodgers.
Rodgers is struggling to control the position.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Rodgers.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Rodgers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Rodgers stalling.
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage.
Rodgers working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Barnes taking a breather.
Barnes tries to break free but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Rodgers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rodgers lands a knee to the head.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodgers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Rodgers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodgers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodgers has double underhooks.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Rodgers.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Rodgers keeps him there for the moment.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodgers won't allow it.
Rodgers has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodgers is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rodgers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uriah Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers lands a head shot.
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Uriah Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Rodgers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodgers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Rodgers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodgers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Rodgers lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Rodgers moved away.
Rodgers attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uriah Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and Rodgers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodgers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aaron Rodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers lands a knee to the body.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodgers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Aaron Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rodgers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes misses with a hook
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes cracks Rodgers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Rodgers.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers avoiding damage.
Rodgers stalling.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodgers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rodgers is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodgers has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Barnes is rocked!
Rodgers scores a nice knee to the body.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rodgers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodgers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Uriah Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers stalls.
Rodgers throws a big uppercut that drops Barnes! More strikes from Rodgers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barnes lies dazed against the cage as Rodgers celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Rodgers!
In his post fight interview, Aaron Rodgers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Just Bleed 12
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Defensor Iii tries to clinch up but Rodgers circles away and keeps his distance.
Defensor Iii tries to clinch there but Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodgers stalks Defensor Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Defensor Iii's face. Defensor Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
Defensor Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodgers lands a two punch combo.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defensor Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defensor Iii is looking to clinch.
Defensor Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defensor Iii shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Defensor Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defensor Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers scores with a one two! Defensor Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Rodgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Defensor Iii to the ground. Rodgers is now in Defensor Iii's guard.
Defensor Iii wants to sweep here but Rodgers controlling him for the moment.
Rodgers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rodgers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Defensor Iii's head.#T1#
Rodgers is working Defensor Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Defensor Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodgers is aware though and is defending well.
Defensor Iii has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Defensor Iii has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Defensor Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodgers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Defensor Iii working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Defensor Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodgers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Rodgers there.
Rodgers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodgers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Rodgers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Defensor Iii is defending well.
Defensor Iii is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodgers 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.
Rodgers working the head and body with strikes.
Rodgers slips a nice elbow through Defensor Iii's hands, connecting with Defensor Iii's forehead.
Rodgers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Defensor Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodgers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Defensor Iii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Defensor Iii is rocked!
Defensor Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Defensor Iii is still in real trouble! Can Rodgers finish him?#T4#
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Defensor Iii's temple.
Rodgers lands a big elbow - Defensor Iii is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Rodgers!
Aaron Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #32
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perben manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rodgers gets caught flat footed, as Perben shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Perben in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perben missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perben distracts Rodgers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Perben controlling him for the moment.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers has Perben pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Rodgers working a defensive guard here.
Perben with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Perben from controlling successfully.
Perben not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perben looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perben.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Perben moves out of range.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Perben ducked under it nicely.
Perben steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Perben tries to counter with a takedown but Rodgers is quick to defend against it.
Aaron Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers misses with a hook.#TD#
Perben darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perben connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
Perben throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Perben not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perben working the head and body with strikes.
Perben is looking to advance position but Rodgers won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perben working the head and body with strikes.
Perben scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perben. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Perben is very close to passing his half guard.
Perben sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though. #T3#
Perben with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodgers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perben not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perben missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodgers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Perben.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Perben is proving a slippery customer.
Perben stands up over Rodgers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Perben from controlling successfully.
Perben controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perben throws a front kick that sends Rodgers stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Perben dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodgers cracks Perben with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Perben.
Perben throws a head kick that misses.
Perben shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Perben avoids it.
Perben is looking to counter with head kicks.
Perben throws a body shot but no joy.
Perben misses with a body kick.
Perben tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perben. Perben circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Perben.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Pierre Perben has been cut.
Perben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Perben shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Perben shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodgers but Rodgers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Perben. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rodgers moves out of range as Perben strikes.
Perben walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perben misses with a head kick.
Perben shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodgers scores with a one two! Perben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Perben is rocked!
Perben on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Perben drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodgers is trying to keep Perben in close.
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perben trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Rodgers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Perben is looking to pass into half guard but Rodgers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodgers is in guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perben has control of Rodgers's left arm, preventing Rodgers from doing any damage.
Rodgers won't allow Perben to sweep him here.
Perben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perben trying to control the position.
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses. Perben uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodgers's guard. Nice move by Perben!#REVR##T3#
Perben working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perben keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodgers's head.
Perben postures up and lands a big shot to Rodgers's brow.
Perben in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perben throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Perben loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perben throwing strikes but missing.
Perben with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perben in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Perben's body. Perben takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Perben's head but Perben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Perben clinches up against the cage.
Perben is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodgers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Perben's cut.
That's time! Perben's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers with a nice cross.
Perben misses with a body kick.#CL#
Perben gets a clinch.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perben fails to pull guard.
Rodgers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perben on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perben as Rodgers tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Perben.
#T1##TD#
Perben has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodgers is trying to keep an underhook but Perben manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Perben wants to take a breather but Rodgers is having none of it.
Perben looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodgers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perben wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
Perben has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodgers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perben scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perben wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
Perben takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perben controlling the action here. #T2#
Perben tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perben thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Perben is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perben. #T3#
Perben with the ground and pound but Rodgers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Rodgers misses #TD#
and Perben counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Perben controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perben controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perben throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Perben showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perben 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Perben!
An out of breath Pierre Perben thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Bordignon Miyao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Bordignon Miyao's head.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodgers won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodgers, who protects the arm well.
Bordignon Miyao taking a breather here.
Rodgers told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Bordignon Miyao taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bordignon Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodgers's legs.
Bordignon Miyao takes a little break here. Rodgers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bordignon Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodgers's legs. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bordignon Miyao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face as Bordignon Miyao controls the position.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bordignon Miyao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodgers prevents Bordignon Miyao from moving into mount.
Rodgers is not content to let Bordignon Miyao control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bordignon Miyao.
A counter left hand to the body from Bordignon Miyao misses its target.#T4#
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Bordignon Miyao checks it
and Bordignon Miyao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bordignon Miyao.
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bordignon Miyao is pushing down on Rodgers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Bordignon Miyao has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a takedown but Rodgers is quick to defend against it.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodgers sprawls and moves away.
Rodgers looks to land a combination. Bordignon Miyao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Bordignon Miyao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao takes one on the button.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Bordignon Miyao checks it #TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Bordignon Miyao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bordignon Miyao controls the pace.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bordignon Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bordignon Miyao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodgers.
Rodgers feints and then cracks Bordignon Miyao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bordignon Miyao down.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bordignon Miyao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaron Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodgers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bordignon Miyao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bordignon Miyao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Bordignon Miyao avoids them all with ease.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Bordignon Miyao knows he should have avoided that one.
Bordignon Miyao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bordignon Miyao doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Bordignon Miyao moves out of range easily.
Rodgers fakes the leg kick and cracks Bordignon Miyao in the body.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Rodgers lands a nice looking body shot.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers throws a hook but Bordignon Miyao avoids it easily.
Bordignon Miyao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bordignon Miyao throwing a counter right hand but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a takedown but Rodgers is quick to defend against it.
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers.
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Bordignon Miyao avoids it well.
Bordignon Miyao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aaron Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bordignon Miyao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bordignon Miyao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Bordignon Miyao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers.
Bordignon Miyao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bordignon Miyao staying out of range there.
Bordignon Miyao throwing a counter right hand but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a shoot takedown. Rodgers fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bordignon Miyao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bordignon Miyao is pushing down on Rodgers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Bordignon Miyao has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Bordignon Miyao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bordignon Miyao is thwarting Rodgers's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.
Bordignon Miyao is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Well, if Bordignon Miyao 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to counter punch.
Bordignon Miyao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bordignon Miyao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bordignon Miyao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodgers misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Bordignon Miyao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao swings around for an armbar but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bordignon Miyao's guard.
Bordignon Miyao working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Bordignon Miyao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodgers is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Bordignon Miyao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers gets through Bordignon Miyao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to pull guard but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Bordignon Miyao controls the action.
#TD#
Bordignon Miyao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bordignon Miyao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Bordignon Miyao pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodgers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bordignon Miyao 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
FalleN throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FalleN.
Rodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
FalleN fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
FalleN fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodgers on the side of the head.
FalleN scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged FalleN in a clinch.
FalleN pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
FalleN blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from FalleN.
#T1#
FalleN lands a left hand.
FalleN can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
FalleN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
FalleN blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
FalleN lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from FalleN.
A short left from FalleN.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN throws a head punch that misses.
FalleN stalling.
FalleN has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodgers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if FalleN can turn it around.#T2#
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
FalleN throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
Rodgers is looking to control FalleN's arms but FalleN gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodgers has his back to the cage.
Rodgers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing FalleN up against the cage.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from FalleN.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from FalleN.
A head punch on the inside from FalleN fails to land.
Rodgers looking to stall.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to work over FalleN's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
FalleN has Rodgers pushed against the cage.
FalleN misses with a shot to the kidneys.
FalleN avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
FalleN lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, FalleN creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as FalleN controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN scores with a nice hook to the head.
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers taking a breather.
FalleN blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by FalleN.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from FalleN.
FalleN managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel FalleN dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
FalleN looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
A left lands for Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a one two! FalleN had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FalleN.
FalleN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from FalleN.
The fighters circling - FalleN throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rodgers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gabriel FalleN seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
FalleN has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN lands a left hand.
#T1#
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
FalleN lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
FalleN slows down the pace here.
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
FalleN fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
FalleN digs a right hand into Rodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodgers's gas tank.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but FalleN improves position.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and FalleN avoids it.
Rodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN slowing the pace effectively.
FalleN misses with some punches.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but FalleN gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.#T3#
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but FalleN avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with FalleN's elbow.
Rodgers tries to stall but FalleN uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
FalleN fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from FalleN.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
FalleN makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from FalleN. #T4#
FalleN lands a right hand.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by FalleN.
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FalleN lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
A short uppercut from FalleN.
FalleN scores with a shot to the side of Rodgers's head. #ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers tries to land knees in the clinch but FalleN avoids the damage to the body.
Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel FalleN showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FalleN manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FalleN takes a swing at Rodgers's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from FalleN.
FalleN punishes Rodgers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FalleN.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - FalleN throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
FalleN throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers's head.#T1#
FalleN lands a head shot.
FalleN lands a right hook to the body.
FalleN scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
FalleN clinches.
FalleN swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
FalleN lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by FalleN.
FalleN avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
#T2#
FalleN misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from FalleN fails to land.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Rodgers has FalleN pressed against the cage.
FalleN has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FalleN lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodgers or not.
FalleN softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN stalling against the cage.
A short right from FalleN on the inside.
FalleN misses with a shot to the kidneys.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers. #T3#
FalleN lands on the inside with an uppercut.
FalleN has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN slowing the pace effectively.
FalleN tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodgers tries a body shot but FalleN blocks it.
FalleN avoiding damage.
A short right from FalleN on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
A body shot lands from Rodgers.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and FalleN avoids it.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
FalleN prevents a body shot from Rodgers.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from FalleN.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for FalleN.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel FalleN comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well FalleN has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel FalleN!
Gabriel FalleN opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodgers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodgers. #TD2#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rodgers defending against the ground and pound.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rodgers is avoiding damage well.
Brown cracks Rodgers with a big elbow. #T1#
Brown trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Rodgers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Rodgers is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown looking to control but instead Rodgers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brown working Rodgers over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Brown thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodgers is not content to let Brown control the position.#T3#
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown throws a strike but Rodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Brown postures up in Rodgers's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Rodgers blocks nicely.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Rodgers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown lands a nice hook to Rodgers's body. Rodgers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Rodgers has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers controlling Brown's posture.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rodgers stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown postures up in Rodgers's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Nino Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodgers's head.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nino Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodgers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Brown trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodgers won't be happy with that.
Rodgers bucks up and tries to throw Brown off but instead Brown has got his back!
Brown missing with strikes from the back.
Brown scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rodgers is looking for a way out.
Rodgers is keeping busy.
Rodgers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T1#
Rodgers covers up after that shot from Brown.
Rodgers trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
Brown is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Brown gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Brown gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Brown apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rodgers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Rodgers. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers's belly button to the back.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Nino Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodgers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Rodgers blocks nicely.
Brown wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nino Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!
Brown wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Oh Rodgers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown is pushing down on Rodgers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Brown!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Palmer clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palmer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Troy Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Palmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodgers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmer has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Palmer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodgers can turn it around.#T1##BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palmer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodgers back to the cage. Palmer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Palmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodgers should have avoided that one.
Rodgers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palmer eats them both and turns towards Rodgers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodgers misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Palmer moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer gets through Rodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Rodgers.
Rodgers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Palmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers just leaning against Palmer, taking a breather.
Palmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palmer.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Palmer gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers just leaning against Palmer, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Rodgers.
Come on Rodgers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palmer is keeping busy.
Rodgers tries to land knees in the clinch but Palmer avoids the damage to the body.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodgers.
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Palmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers trying to control the position but instead, Palmer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodgers into the cage.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Palmer throws an elbow but misses.
Palmer misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Palmer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a head shot.
Rodgers pushes Palmer away with a front kick.
Rodgers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodgers cracks Palmer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodgers, right into the meat.
Palmer drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palmer's sensitive parts. #CL#
Palmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Troy Palmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Palmer lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palmer's hands.
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmer.
Palmer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Palmer walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Palmer. Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers lands an overhand right.#CL#
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodgers, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Palmer misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodgers trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Rodgers blocks a body shot from Palmer.
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmer avoids it.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Palmer throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers cracks Palmer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Palmer avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
Rodgers stuns Palmer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Palmer clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmer tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmer has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
#T3#
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Rodgers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palmer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Palmer tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Palmer improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodgers, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Palmer fails to land.
Rodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Rodgers tries to stall but Palmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palmer prevents a body shot from Rodgers. #T4#
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmer.
A head punch on the inside from Palmer fails to land.
Rodgers avoiding damage.
Rodgers wants a takedown.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
Rodgers presses Palmer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Palmer pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rodgers missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
Palmer working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers cracks the inside of Palmer's front leg.
A punch lands to the side of Rodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Rodgers is rocked!
Troy Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Palmer.
#CL#
Palmer drives through and clinches with Rodgers against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Rodgers leaning against his opponent.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Rodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him?
Nice body punch from Palmer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
Rodgers takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers tries to stall but Palmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Palmer.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?#CL#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers looking to stall.
Palmer misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Palmer has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Palmer improves position.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Palmer.
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers tries to stall but Palmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palmer has Rodgers pressed against the cage, preventing Rodgers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmer misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodgers throws an elbow but misses.
Palmer lands a damaging elbow.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Palmer avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers trying to control the position but instead, Palmer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodgers into the cage.#T4#
Palmer has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Rodgers's ribcage. Rodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodgers throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Palmer avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Palmer cracks Rodgers with a nice body shot.
Palmer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Rodgers has been cut.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Palmer 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Palmer!
Troy Palmer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SVR 6
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Welling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Welling fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Rodgers.
Welling tries to clinch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welling tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Welling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welling tests Rodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Welling moves out of range. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welling.
Welling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welling is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welling.
Rodgers throws a head kick that Welling semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Welling is rocked!
Aaron Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welling tries to clinch up.
Welling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Welling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Welling doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers.
Welling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodgers walks away with a smile on his face. Welling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodgers!
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Welling is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Rodgers. No joy for Welling on that attempt.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Welling moves away.
Rodgers throws a head kick that half lands.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Welling defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Welling tries to clinch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Welling appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Welling goes for a double leg but Rodgers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodgers continues to drive forward.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Welling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Welling tries to clinch there but Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Welling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Welling doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Welling.
Welling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers lands a jab to Welling's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers, as that shot connected.
Oh Welling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Welling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welling seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodgers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Welling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Welling shoots in and drives through. Rodgers sprawls well.
Welling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Rodgers moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Welling goes down! Can Rodgers finish him!?
Rodgers postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Welling covers up, he's hurt! Rodgers keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rodgers and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rodgers can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Rodgers!
Aaron Rodgers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SVR 5 - Night Of Champions
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Welling shoots and misses
and Rodgers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Welling's knee momentarily.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers scores with a leg kick.
Welling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Welling closes the distance and clinches up with Rodgers, looking for a takedown. Welling pushes Rodgers against the cage but Rodgers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aaron Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a hook but Welling avoids it easily.
Rodgers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welling is defended easily by Rodgers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Welling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodgers.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers.
#T1#
Welling darts in looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Welling into the cage.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Welling tries to clinch up but Rodgers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodgers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Welling ducks under and follows up with a left that Welling also avoids with ease.
Welling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Welling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodgers defends it nicely.
Rodgers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Welling moves out of range.
As Rodgers backs away, Welling returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers looks to land a combination. Welling sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Welling avoids it.
Welling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Welling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Welling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Welling.
Oh Welling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Welling had a free shot at his head there.
Welling seems to have got his legs back now.
Welling shoots and misses
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Welling shoots in and drives through. Rodgers sprawls well.
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Rodgers throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Welling is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aaron Rodgers!
Aaron Rodgers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SVR 3
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodgers scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lil Nog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lil Nog - that landed with a thud.
Lil Nog misses with the head strike.
Lil Nog is working Rodgers over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lil Nog.
A right hook to the body lands for Lil Nog.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lil Nog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lil Nog lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil Nog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Lil Nog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodgers tries to break free but Lil Nog pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers tries to work over Lil Nog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lil Nog lands a shot to the body.
Lil Nog lands a left hand.
#T1#
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lil Nog is keeping busy.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Lil Nog avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers tries to stall but Lil Nog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lil Nog misses with the head strike.
Lil Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lil Nog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Lil Nog gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lil Nog.
Lil Nog throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Lil Nog lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers blocks a body shot from Lil Nog.
Lil Nog can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Lil Nog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lil Nog scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Lil Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lil Nog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers.
Lil Nog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Lil Nog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Lil Nog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lil Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lil Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Lil Nog.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lil Nog gets through Rodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lil Nog misses with a body punch.
Lil Nog cracks Rodgers with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Lil Nog improves position.
Lil Nog misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Lil Nog swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Lil Nog blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lil Nog.
Lil Nog has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Lil Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Lil Nog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers's elbow.
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lil Nog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lil Nog fails to land.
Lil Nog lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lil Nog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lil Nog.
Lil Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Lil Nog prevents Rodgers from breaking the clinch.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Lil Nog.
Lil Nog lands with a light punch inside.
Lil Nog is leaning against Rodgers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lil Nog throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lil Nog clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Lil Nog tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Lil Nog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers's elbow.
Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Lil Nog has him pressed against the cage.
Lil Nog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jejomar Lil Nog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Jejomar Lil Nog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Lil Nog pushes Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Lil Nog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Lil Nog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers stalling against the cage.
Lil Nog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lil Nog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lil Nog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil Nog working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lil Nog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lil Nog closes the distance and clinches.
Lil Nog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards. #T1#
Lil Nog lands with a light punch inside.
Lil Nog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodgers looking to slow down the pace here.
Lil Nog gets through Rodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lil Nog throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Lil Nog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lil Nog misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Lil Nog gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Lil Nog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lil Nog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers's elbow.
Lil Nog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lil Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Lil Nog can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
#T2#
Lil Nog tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Lil Nog back against the cage.
Lil Nog tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Lil Nog back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lil Nog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lil Nog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lil Nog lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lil Nog's elbow.
Lil Nog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lil Nog lands with a left to the head.
Lil Nog misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Lil Nog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers blocks a body shot from Lil Nog.
Lil Nog tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Lil Nog back against the cage.
Lil Nog misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Lil Nog throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Lil Nog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lil Nog clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Lil Nog on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lil Nog.
A right hand to the body from Lil Nog.
A short right from Lil Nog on the inside.
Lil Nog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lil Nog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lil Nog - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lil Nog.
Lil Nog tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Lil Nog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Lil Nog misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lil Nog tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lil Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lil Nog slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lil Nog manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Lil Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lil Nog dodges the punch combination from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Lil Nog tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there #TD#
and Lil Nog counters with a shoot takedown. Rodgers fights it but they end up in guard.
Lil Nog trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jejomar Lil Nog dominated that second round.
That's time! Lil Nog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lil Nog walks into a stiff left hand from Rodgers.
Lil Nog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lil Nog has Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lil Nog is leaning against Rodgers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lil Nog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
A shot in the inside from Lil Nog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lil Nog.
Lil Nog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lil Nog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Lil Nog.
Rodgers effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rodgers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodgers leaning against his opponent.
Lil Nog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
Lil Nog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lil Nog.
A short body shot lands from Lil Nog as the two fighters clinch.
Jejomar Lil Nog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lil Nog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lil Nog working aggressively here.
Lil Nog is leaning against Rodgers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lil Nog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lil Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Lil Nog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lil Nog swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil Nog misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Lil Nog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lil Nog tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Lil Nog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil Nog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lil Nog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lil Nog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers has Lil Nog pressed against the cage.
Lil Nog misses with some punches.
Rodgers wants to stall.
Lil Nog misses with some punches.
Lil Nog scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Lil Nog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lil Nog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lil Nog tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lil Nog pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lil Nog is working Rodgers over against the cage.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodgers tries to break the clinch but Lil Nog is controlling the position.
Lil Nog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Lil Nog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lil Nog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lil Nog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lil Nog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lil Nog is working Rodgers over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Rodgers looking to slow down the pace here.
Lil Nog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Lil Nog tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lil Nog fails to land.
Lil Nog lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lil Nog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lil Nog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jejomar Lil Nog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lil Nog pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jejomar Lil Nog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lil Nog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Jejomar Lil Nog!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jejomar Lil Nog!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jejomar Lil Nog!
Jejomar Lil Nog wins by unanimous decision!
Jejomar Lil Nog is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Jejomar Lil Nog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SVR 2
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rodgers forces Clugan back against the cage and clinches.
Clugan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodgers after a bit of a struggle.
Clugan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodgers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clugan tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodgers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grego Clugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Rodgers.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Clugan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rodgers clinches up with Clugan and pushes him back against the cage.
Clugan fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clugan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Clugan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Clugan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Rodgers darts in and clinches Clugan up against the cage.
Clugan tries to pull guard but Rodgers holds him up against the cage and eventually Clugan drops back down to his feet.
Clugan is trying to stall.
Clugan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodgers walks away with a smile on his face. Clugan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clugan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clugan tries to pull guard but Rodgers holds him up against the cage and eventually Clugan drops back down to his feet.
Rodgers stalling against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Rodgers jumps guard and drags Clugan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clugan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clugan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clugan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clugan landing some decent shots from guard.
Clugan throws a big right hand that misses.
Clugan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Clugan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clugan throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodgers postures up in Clugan's guard and throws a big left but Clugan blocks it.
Clugan controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Clugan keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Clugan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clugan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Clugan has wrist control.#T4#
Clugan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clugan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Clugan.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodgers cracks Clugan with a solid left hand.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clugan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clugan tries to get out of the position.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clugan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Clugan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Clugan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodgers just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Clugan breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clugan looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well. #CL2#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.
Clugan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodgers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clugan can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
#TD2#
Rodgers decides to pull guard.
Rodgers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Clugan cracks Rodgers with a solid left hand.
Clugan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers seems keen to control Clugan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Clugan from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clugan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Clugan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clugan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clugan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clugan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clugan won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here.
Clugan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodgers's head.
Rodgers has his hands on Clugan's head, controlling the position.
Rodgers is continuing to stall.
Aaron Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clugan postures up in Rodgers's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clugan has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers counters with a left to the body.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clugan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodgers. That's going to slow Clugan down. #CL2#
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged Clugan in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rodgers successfully pulls guard.
Clugan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clugan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodgers's head.
Clugan preventing the sweep.
Clugan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Clugan wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers trying to control the position here.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Clugan from controlling successfully.
Clugan landing with the ground and pound.
Clugan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clugan postures up in Rodgers's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
Clugan throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rodgers throwing strikes from guard but Clugan blocks nicely. #T4#
Rodgers throwing strikes from guard but Clugan blocks nicely.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clugan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers trying to control but Clugan is working from the bottom.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Clugan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Clugan has wrist control.
Rodgers controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clugan just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Clugan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodgers pinned against the cage. Rodgers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodgers rushes Clugan with punches - Clugan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Clugan goes down! Rodgers follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Rodgers!
An out of breath Aaron Rodgers 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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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Rodgers lunges at Marco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marco's hand.
Rodgers jabs Marco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marco is out of range.
Marco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodgers digs a good hook to Marco's body.
#T1#
Marco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodgers lands a two punch combo.
Rodgers cracks Marco with a good jab.
Marco checks a low kick from Rodgers.
Marco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodgers tests Marco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Marco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marco manages to avoid it.
Marco unleashes a big counter combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marco ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Marco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Marco. #T2#
Marco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marco throws a big counter head kick but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends Marco's belly button to the back.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Marco with a series of wild strikes but Marco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers cracks Marco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marco drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Marco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Marco drives through and clinches with Rodgers against the cage.
Marco pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Rodgers trying to control the position but instead, Marco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodgers into the cage.
Marco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodgers jumps guard but Marco stands there with Rodgers around his waist. Rodgers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Marco.
Rodgers tries to pull guard but Marco won't allow it.
Marco missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marco lands a damaging elbow.
Marco throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Marco.
Marco working aggressively here.
Marco lands an elbow inside.
Marco swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marco avoiding damage.
Marco scores with a shoulder strike.
Marco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodgers's defenses.
Marco has Rodgers pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aaron Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Rodgers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodgers.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Marco throws a front kick that sends Rodgers stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marco.
Rodgers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marco checks the leg kick.
Rodgers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aaron Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Rodgers swings for the body but Marco moves out of range.
Rodgers tests Marco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marco throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers tried to score with a low kick but Marco checks it.
A head kick from Marco lands but Rodgers takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Marco has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marco can do to turn this around?
Marco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Marco.
Marco lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off.
Marco misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Marco lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Marco.
Marco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marco continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Marco lands a knee to the head.
Marco stalls.
Marco misses with a punch to the body.
Marco throws an elbow that misses.
Marco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marco misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Nice elbow from Marco.
Rodgers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marco misses with the head strike.
Marco misses with an elbow over the top.
Marco tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodgers avoids the damage to the body.
Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
Marco trying to land knees to the body.
Rodgers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marco throws a head punch that misses.
Marco has Rodgers pushed against the cage.#T4#
Rodgers wants to stall.
Marco misses with an elbow over the top.
Marco lands an elbow just above Rodgers 's eye.
Knees to the body from Marco.
Rodgers jumps guard but Marco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marco tries to land a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks with his arms.
Marco slowing the pace effectively.
Marco stalling against the cage.
Marco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodgers up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubio Marco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers is looking for a counter combo.
Rodgers connects with a right hand. Marco shakes it off.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Marco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marco's head backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Marco blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers tries to score with a low kick but Marco moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers tests Marco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Marco shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodgers scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Marco tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marco counters with a head kick.
Rodgers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Marco avoids nicely.
Marco tries to counter with a clinch but Rodgers shakes him off and moves away.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Rodgers tests Marco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodgers.
Marco misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Marco misses
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Marco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Marco.
Marco throws a big counter head kick but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Marco moves out of range of the body kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Marco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut there from Rodgers.#T3#
Marco connects with a high kick.
Marco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Marco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Marco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marco lands with a right to the head.
Marco lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off. #T4#
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Marco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marco blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Marco.
Marco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodgers is defending well for now.
Rodgers wants to get back to striking at distance but Marco won't allow it.
Marco stalling.
Marco slowing the pace effectively.
Marco throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Rodgers!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Rodgers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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