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Event:
SyFi 60
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Disappointment misses the target. Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Disappointment sets himself, and Rogers steps forward looking for the clinch! Disappointment avoids it this time. Disappointment lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Disappointment throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers. A big left from Disappointment misses. A big right from Disappointment misses. Disappointment scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though. Disappointment misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Disappointment misses with a straight right. Disappointment jabbing away but nothing is landing. Disappointment sets himself, and Rogers steps forward looking for the clinch! Disappointment avoids it this time. The fighters circle momentarily. Disappointment darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Disappointment looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range. Disappointment fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it. Rogers staying out of range there. Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nice takedown defense from Disappointment. No joy for Rogers on that attempt. Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Disappointment throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily. Rogers slips under a jab from Disappointment. Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Disappointment pushes him away. Disappointment throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. Rogers tries to clinch and Disappointment counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Disappointment. Disappointment misses the jab. Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Disappointment. Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Disappointment. Disappointment just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Disappointment. Disappointment misses with a looping right. Disappointment fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it. Disappointment missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Disappointment shakes him off and moves away. Disappointment throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Rogers moves into the clinch. Disappointment tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Disappointment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Disappointment scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Disappointment tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow. Disappointment working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. #BC# Disappointment escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tourney Disappointment is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rogers blocks a jab. Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Disappointment pushes him away. Tourney Disappointment seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Disappointment is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers. Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Disappointment. Disappointment loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch. Rogers slips a jab from Disappointment. Disappointment misses the jab. Disappointment throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head. Disappointment misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Disappointment takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses. Disappointment throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. A big left from Disappointment misses. Disappointment sets himself, and Rogers steps forward looking for the clinch! Disappointment avoids it this time. Disappointment takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Disappointment. Rogers tries to counter by closing the distance. Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Disappointment pinned against the cage. Disappointment gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A shot to the body from Disappointment misses #CL2# and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Disappointment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourney Disappointment dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Disappointment loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch. Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Disappointment.#CL2# Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disappointment. Disappointment lands a nice uppercut. I was talking to Disappointment's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Disappointment misses with a punch to the body.
Disappointment lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Disappointment working aggressively here.
Disappointment being controlled against the cage. Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Disappointment to keep the fight standing.#T1# Rogers tries for a takedown but Disappointment manages to get underhooks.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Disappointment holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
Tourney Disappointment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Rogers. Disappointment tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Disappointment can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Disappointment misses with the head strike.
Disappointment stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Disappointment is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around? Disappointment has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Disappointment wants to break free but Rogers has control.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Disappointment after a bit of a struggle. Disappointment lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Disappointment swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it. Disappointment misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Disappointment after a bit of a struggle. Disappointment lands an uppercut.#BC# Disappointment breaks the clinch.
Disappointment throws a body shot but no joy. Rogers wants to counter the offense by Disappointment and move into the clinch position. Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Disappointment. Disappointment waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers. Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Disappointment pushes him away. Disappointment throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Disappointment.#T3# Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Disappointment. Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Disappointment shakes him off and moves away. Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Disappointment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Disappointment. Cesar Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Disappointment. Disappointment misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers. Tourney Disappointment has scored more points in the clinch so far. Disappointment prevents a takedown attempt there.
Disappointment swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disappointment scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Disappointment fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Disappointment loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch. Disappointment throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo. Rogers tries to clinch up but Disappointment circles away and keeps his distance. Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rogers closes the distance but Disappointment moves to the side #KD# and Disappointment counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rogers! Disappointment lets Rogers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Rogers is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Disappointment misses the target. Disappointment throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Disappointment misses with a straight left. Rogers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourney Disappointment dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disappointment.#KD# Disappointment drops Rogers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rogers looks back up at him and smiles so Disappointment waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Disappointment finish him? Rogers leaves his chin hanging out and Disappointment seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rogers crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tourney Disappointment! Tourney Disappointment decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 48
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1# Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Villanueva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Villanueva misses the shot to the body. Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Villanueva stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet. Villanueva throws out a counter right but Rogers avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villanueva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Rogers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Villanueva up against the cage. Villanueva tries to break free but Rogers pushes him back against the cage. Villanueva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Villanueva manages to pull guard.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rogers taking a breather here. #T2# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've been hearing that Rogers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Rogers has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3# Rogers controlling the position easily from mount. Rogers wants to take his opponent's back but Villanueva doesn't allow it. Rogers controlling the pace for now. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rogers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Villanueva saw it coming and moves away.
Villanueva tries to counter with a clinch but Rogers shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rogers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Villanueva smiles and moves away.
Villanueva misses the body punch #CL# and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Villanueva is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Villanueva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Rogers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Villanueva regains guard immediately. Rogers advances position into side control! Rogers controlling from side mount. Rogers tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2# Rogers is staying tight to Villanueva's torso, preventing him from escaping. Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanueva can do to turn this around? Rogers has control of an arm but Villanueva manages to advance to Rogers's back! We've been informed that Villanueva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Villanueva struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rogers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Rogers just holding on. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rogers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3# Rogers gets back to half guard. Rogers has his hands clasped together around Villanueva's back. He's all about the action. Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work. Rogers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rogers advances position into side control!#T4# Villanueva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rogers wants to take Villanueva's back but he can't do it this time. Rogers controlling from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rogers works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Villanueva gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch. #TD# Rogers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Rogers controls the position from side control. Villanueva wants to control but Rogers postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers takes a little break here. Villanueva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1# Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Villanueva! Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# Rogers takes Villanueva's back. Rogers just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Yamil Villanueva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Rogers working for a choke but Villanueva is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Cesar Rogers showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Rogers!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5200 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Rogers (ranked 4192 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pentacost might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Cesar Rogers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cesar Rogers! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Pentacost instigates a clinch. Pentacost works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Rogers Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentacost is one step ahead there. Rogers keeps trying to improve his position. Rogers wants to improve his position but instead Pentacost has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pentacost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Rogers Pentacost controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (5) vs (2) Rogers
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogers looking to pass the guard. Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard. Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now. Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers is stalling in the full guard. Rogers trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom. Rogers looking to pass the guard. Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pentacost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pentacost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rogers wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position. Pentacost is pulling down on Rogers's head to control his posture. Rogers trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom. Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pentacost defends it well. Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rogers trying to control from half guard but Pentacost is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rogers trying to pass the guard but Pentacost defending well. Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Pentacost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Pentacost defends it. Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next. Rogers wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is defending well. Pentacost wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rogers slows the pace down in half guard. Pentacost won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Pentacost is concentrating on defense, preventing Rogers from advancing position. Rogers trying to control from half guard but Pentacost is working away. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall. Pentacost preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rogers is taking a breather. Pentacost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Pentacost defends it. Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall. Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Rogers is stalling here. Pentacost is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rogers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pentacost has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (9) vs (2) Rogers Pentacost working away. Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. Rogers wants to control but Pentacost postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Rogers is being controlled here. Pentacost working away. Rogers is looking to reverse the position. Rogers is still trying to improve position. Rogers can't do much from the bottom here. Pentacost is staying tight to Rogers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Rogers tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position. Pentacost just content to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pentacost's best efforts. Rogers won't allow Pentacost to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Pentacost takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Stacker Pentacost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cesar Rogers (ranked 4173 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Locastro (ranked 2653 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cesar Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jeremy Locastro! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Locastro rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage. Rogers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Locastro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rogers to the mat. Rogers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogers (0) vs (2) Locastro The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rogers controlling Locastro's posture. Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position. Rogers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers being controlled here, momentarily. Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Locastro is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Locastro looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (2) Locastro Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locastro is keeping the position for now. Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Locastro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rogers is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers is controlling the pace.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Locastro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Locastro is looking to improve his position.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Locastro defending well. Locastro is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rogers content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Locastro is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Locastro wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Locastro wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Locastro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Locastro won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Locastro won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. Locastro is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Locastro wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (5) vs (2) Locastro Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Locastro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Locastro manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Locastro defends it. Locastro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Locastro. Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Locastro wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Locastro being controlled here, momentarily. Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Locastro trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Rogers looking to pass the guard. Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Locastro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers passes into half guard. Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Locastro is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Locastro won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall. Locastro trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers controlling the pace. Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Locastro is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (8) vs (2) Locastro Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Rogers content just to control the position here. Rogers avoids the attempt from Locastro to control. Rogers content just to control the position here. Locastro is looking to get to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rogers takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rogers (11) vs (2) Locastro
And that's the end of the fight! Rogers takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cesar Rogers (ranked 4174 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 4509 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by bad boy - cascada. Kalle Kolmiokuristus looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cesar Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogers (0) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus Rogers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Rogers is trying to get back to full guard. Rogers makes his way to full guard, as Kolmiokuristus worked for a kimura.
Rogers pulls Kolmiokuristus in close to his closed guard and prevents Kolmiokuristus from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position. Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rogers managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kolmiokuristus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolmiokuristus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Kolmiokuristus's legs - danger averted. Kolmiokuristus looks winded! Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (5) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position. Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Kolmiokuristus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rogers (7) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus Kolmiokuristus is trying to escape the mount but Rogers keeps good control and instead manages to take Kolmiokuristus's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rogers (10) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Kolmiokuristus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Kolmiokuristus right now.
Rogers has the hooks in. Kolmiokuristus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Rogers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. A bit of a pause in the action here. Rogers controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rogers keeps control of the position as Kolmiokuristus tries to break free.
Rogers working for a choke but Kolmiokuristus is defending well. Rogers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rogers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kolmiokuristus is defending well though. Rogers let's go of the attempt for now. Rogers controls the action. Rogers controlling well, preventing Kolmiokuristus from escaping the position.
Rogers biding his time, controlling Kolmiokuristus.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Further stalling from Rogers. Kolmiokuristus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Rogers has got one arm under Kolmiokuristus's chin. This could be trouble... Kolmiokuristus trying to control the other hand but Rogers gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kolmiokuristus has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Rogers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Manchu scores with a takedown into Rogers's guard. Manchu won't allow Rogers to sweep him here. Rogers is controlling Manchu's posture. Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manchu's guard. #REVR# Manchu being controlled here, momentarily. Manchu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rogers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchu can do anything to dispel that myth. Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1# Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Manchu wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rogers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manchu! Rogers controlling the pace for now. #T3# Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manchu for as long as he can get away with.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Manchu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rogers has taken his back.
Rogers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Manchu wants to control his opponent's hands but Rogers gets his hands free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Manchu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent Manchu getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manchu slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manchu pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manchu in particular looking to stall. The fighters are battling for position here. Rogers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Manchu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rogers is pulling down on Manchu's head. It's preventing any offense from Manchu, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Manchu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# Rogers controlling the action here. Manchu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Manchu won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. Rogers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Manchu defends the submission attempt. Rogers controlling the pace. #T3# Rogers passes to side control. #SUB# Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rogers 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. Rogers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Rogers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Manchu's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Manchu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers tries to counter by clinching up but Manchu breaks away and moves out of range. Manchu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD# Rogers drives through with a takedown into Manchu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rogers passes Manchu's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rogers wants to pass to mount but Manchu is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers trying to control the pace. Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manchu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Rogers is pressing down on Manchu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manchu is holding on for now. Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Manchu won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rogers is controlling the pace.
Rogers works his way into full mount! Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully. Rogers continues to stall.#T3# Rogers moves to the back position. #SUB# Manchu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rogers. Rogers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Rogers.#T4##SUB# Rogers has got one arm under Manchu's chin. This could be trouble... Manchu trying to control the other hand but Rogers gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Manchu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Woodard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Woodard prevents Rogers from improving his position. Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Woodard sits in half guard. Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position. Woodard thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Rogers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Rogers 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. Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1# Woodard looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Rogers won't allow Woodard to get back to his feet. Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodard is keeping the position for now. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Woodard wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him. Rogers wants to pass the guard but Woodard is keeping the position. Rogers prevents Woodard from getting back to his feet. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Woodard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Woodard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Woodard prevents Rogers from improving his position. Woodard is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Woodard looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Woodard misses with a head shot. Rogers uses the momentum to regain guard. Rogers pulls Woodard in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Woodard has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woodard's guard.#REVR# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rogers passes into half guard. #T4# Rogers wants to pass to mount but Woodard is defending the position. Rogers is working hard here to advance position. Rogers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Woodard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rogers controlling the pace for now. Rogers takes Woodard's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Rogers dominated that round. That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Rogers has closed the distance and engaged Woodard in a clinch.
#TD2# Woodard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woodard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rogers is doing well to control the position and prevent Woodard from advancing to side control. Woodard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.#T1# Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy. Woodard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Woodard trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #SUB# Woodard is sitting in close to Rogers's body. Rogers has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Woodard is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Woodard is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rogers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesar Rogers!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cesar Rogers (ranked 6544 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Harris Jr (ranked 2710 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Butch Harris Jr! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Harris Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rogers! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rogers (0) vs (4) Harris Jr Harris Jr trying to control the position but Rogers is working away. Rogers is looking for a sweep. Harris Jr tries to move to mount but Rogers blocks the move with his legs. Rogers looks to move to half guard but instead Harris Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rogers (0) vs (6) Harris Jr Rogers is looking to improve his position but Harris Jr isn't that keen on the idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. Rogers tries to improve his position but instead Harris Jr has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rogers (0) vs (9) Harris Jr Harris Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rogers doesn't escape. Rogers trying to control the hands but Harris Jr won't let him. Harris Jr controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rogers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Rogers is looking to improve his position but Harris Jr isn't that keen on the idea. Harris Jr controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rogers tries to improve his position but instead Harris Jr has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rogers (0) vs (12) Harris Jr So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harris Jr gets his hands free as Rogers looks to control. Rogers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harris Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rogers tries to escape but Harris Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Harris Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rogers doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Harris Jr controlling the position well here. Rogers rolled but Harris Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rogers just trying to survive but Harris Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Rogers right now.
Harris Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Rogers tries to escape but Harris Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Harris Jr tries to get the hooks in deep but Rogers pushed the leg off. Harris Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Rogers manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (12) Harris Jr
That's six minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr managing to control the position. Harris Jr keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. Harris Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Harris Jr keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. Harris Jr controlling Rogers's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass. Rogers trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom. Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris Jr is keeping the position for now. Harris Jr pulls Rogers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rogers from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris Jr, not yet. Rogers is looking to pass into half guard but Harris Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (14) Harris Jr Rogers working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rogers throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris Jr escapes and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (2) vs (17) Harris Jr Rogers struggling a bit here. Rogers tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rogers looks to move to half guard but instead Harris Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rogers (2) vs (19) Harris Jr Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position. Rogers wants to control but Harris Jr is having none of it. Harris Jr looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Harris Jr controlling from mount. Harris Jr prevents Rogers from getting the reversal.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr controlling from the full mount. Rogers tries to reverse the position but Harris Jr maintains control. Harris Jr controlling from the full mount. Rogers tries to hold on but Harris Jr postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr prevents Rogers from getting the reversal. Harris Jr wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harris Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rogers is trying to reverse the position but instead Harris Jr has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rogers (2) vs (22) Harris Jr Harris Jr trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Rogers right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr trying to control. Harris Jr working for the choke. I would not like to be Rogers right now.
Rogers trying to control the position but Harris Jr manages to sink in the hooks. Harris Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Good control from Harris Jr. Harris Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rogers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Rogers tries to escape the position.
Harris Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rogers. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rogers just trying to survive but Harris Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight! Harris Jr wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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