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Event:
DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Figg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figg misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rogan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Figg! #SUB#
Rogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Figg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogan but great work by Figg.
Rogan manages to get back to half guard.
Figg is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
Rogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg trying to mount his opponent but Rogan defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figg pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figg pulls his head out easily.
Figg thows a huge punch but Rogan dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Figg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Rogan gets full guard.
Figg throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Figg is sitting in close to Rogan's body. Rogan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Figg is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Figg is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rogan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Rogan!
A relieved looking Derek Rogan 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:
DARE 88
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crompton!#SUB2#
Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crompton, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crompton, who protects the arm well.
Rogan working away.#SUB2#
Rogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crompton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogan but great work by Crompton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crompton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rogan is looking for a triangle but Crompton pushes his legs off easily.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Crompton tries to pass.
Crompton stopping the sweep attempt from Rogan.#SUB2#
Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crompton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crompton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rogan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crompton doesn't defend quickly enough and Rogan has managed to lock this one up! Can Crompton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rogan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derek Rogan!
Derek Rogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE 82
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Brand misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Rogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Brand is working away. #ES2#
Brand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brand lands a right hook to the body.
Brand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Rogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brand's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brand wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Rogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB#
Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brand, who protects the arm well.
Rogan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rogan is controlling him well.
Rogan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brand sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brand wants to get back to his feet.
Rogan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rogan 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.
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brand is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brand defending against the ground and pound.
Rogan trying to control the position but Brand is working away.
Rogan happy to just control the position for now.
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##ES2#
Brand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A jab from Brand finds it's way through Rogan's defenses.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Brand sizes up Rogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Rogan ducks down to avoid it.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Rogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brand to the mat! Brand manages to get full guard.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.
Brand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brand wants to stand and escape but Rogan is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rogan has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Brand scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Rogan has been cut.
Brand lands a nice shot that snaps Rogan's head back.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Rogan ducks down to avoid it.
Rogan staying out of range there.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Rogan has his takedown stuffed
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand tests Rogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogan looks for a takedown but Brand sprawls well.
Brand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brand lands a nice hook to Rogan's body. Rogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Brand misses with a hook
#TD#
so Rogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Rogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brand lands with a nice body punch.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rogan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Rogan is controlling him well.
Rogan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
Brand has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rogan is on him like a limpet, forcing Brand back against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Rogan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Rogan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogan manages to end up in side control.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Rogan is dominant here and he's now got Brand's back!
Brand is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rogan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand trying to get back to his feet but Rogan is in full control for now. #ES2#
Brand is trying to shake Rogan off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rogan won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Brand connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Rogan closes the distance and clinches up with Brand, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes Brand against the cage but Brand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Brand misses the jab.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Rogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rogan. #ES2#
Brand scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brand throws a body punch but Rogan moves out of range.
Derek Rogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brand.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Brand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Rogan counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Brand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rogan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogan keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rogan is trying to trip Brand. He has hold of a leg but Brand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rogan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogan controls the pace.#T3#
Brand is looking to stand up but Rogan isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brand looks to land a combination. Rogan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Brand.
Brand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogan slips under a jab.
Rogan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogan.#T4#
Brand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogan defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Brand and sends Rogan crashing to the mat! Brand follows him down to the mat - Rogan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rogan controls his leg. #SUB#
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Brand stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand misses with a hook. Rogan ducked under it nicely.
Brand scores with a punch to the head.
Rogan shoots in for a double leg but Brand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Brand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derek Rogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Brand lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rogan sprawling to the canvas. Brand follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rogan hang on? #SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brand pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Brand stands up from half guard.
Brand circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rogan to the canvas! Rogan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Brand keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!
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Event:
WSXX 2
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Augereau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Augereau manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogan's guard now, I'm sure.
Augereau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Augereau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rogan is looking for a triangle here but Augereau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Augereau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rogan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Augereau.
Rogan is letting Augereau control him for a moment.
Augereau has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at La Grande Armée. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augereau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogan keeps working.
Rogan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rogan looking for submissions off his back.
Augereau wants to control but Rogan is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augereau pulls his head out easily.
Augereau stalling. #SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augereau pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rogan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Augereau is tapping! Great win for Rogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Rogan!
Derek Rogan retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Derek Rogan 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:
Evolution Stage 6
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogan with a poor takedown
and Kowal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogan blocks a jab.
Rogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kowal feints a jab promting Rogan to slip. Kowal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Derek Rogan has been cut.
Rogan dives in and grabs Kowal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowal pushes down on Rogan's head and hops out.
Alojzy Kowal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Rogan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowal, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kowal misses.
Rogan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Kowal misses with a body shot.
Rogan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Kowal as Rogan shoots in.
Kowal misses with the combination.
Rogan shoots in and drives through. Kowal sprawls well.
Rogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowal.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogan.#T2#
Rogan takes one to the chin there.
Rogan ducks under a wild hook from Kowal.
Rogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowal avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Kowal misses the jab.
Rogan shoots in for a double leg but Kowal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogan's head.
Kowal connects with a single shot there.
Rogan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kowal counter with a right hand.
Kowal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogan.
Rogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Derek Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogan.
It looked like Kowal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Rogan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kowal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Rogan pushing down on Kowal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rogan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kowal defend it? Rogan steps over the head and cranks it - Kowal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Rogan!
Derek Rogan is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Derek Rogan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Evolution Stage 3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erikson.
Erikson throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Rogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Rogan stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson.#SUB2#
Rogan drops back looking for a leg! Erikson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erikson manages to kick Rogan off! Rogan jumps back into Erikson's guard. #SUB2#
Rogan drops back looking for a leg! Erikson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erikson manages to kick Rogan off! Rogan jumps back into Erikson's guard.
Erikson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Rogan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rogan moves into full mount! Erikson won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Rogan has control of Erikson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Erikson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rogan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rogan extends the arm and Erikson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Rogan!
Derek Rogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Derek Rogan (ranked 4849 p4p, 470 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 5865 p4p, 531 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. Derek Rogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Derek Rogan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogan (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.
Sparxx has his foot on Rogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogan stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rogan (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogan tries for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
Rogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparxx has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparxx has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is not content to let Rogan control the position.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Rogan keeps moving and retains side control.
Rogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparxx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparxx has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control Rogan's posture but Rogan avoids it.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogan's best efforts.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogan trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogan stays in close to Sparxx's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx looking to control.
Rogan trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sparxx wants to control the position but Rogan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rogan is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Rogan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparxx is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.
Rogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparxx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rogan has Sparxx in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogan (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Rogan looking to control.
Rogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparxx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Rogan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Sparxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogan looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sparxx throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rogan's body to avoid the submission. Rogan has instead reached around Sparxx's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rogan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Rogan!
After winning the bout, Derek Rogan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2003 p4p, 52 weight class) and Derek Rogan (ranked 4832 p4p, 169 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diame Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get It On The Floor. Dumba Diame Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Derek Rogan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diame Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Rogan
Diame Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rogan working for a triangle but Diame Jr defends it easily.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well.
Rogan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diame Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diame Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Rogan
Rogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogan wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
Diame Jr fails to move to back control.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Rogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan regains half guard.
Diame Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Rogan
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diame Jr (11) vs (0) Rogan
Diame Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diame Jr tries to keep control of the position but Rogan is staying busy.
Rogan can't escape the position.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diame Jr has the hooks in. Rogan is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diame Jr passes his arm under Rogan's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rogan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Derek Rogan (ranked 4691 p4p, 175 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 6092 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 losses; Derek Rogan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogan (2) vs (0) Ryan
Rogan is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogan is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan trying to hold on to Rogan's head to control him but Rogan postures up.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.
Rogan is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Rogan postures up.
Rogan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ryan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Rogan sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogan'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.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Rogan is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogan is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Rogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.
Rogan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogan 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.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogan (2) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Rogan pushes a forearm under Ryan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ryan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Rogan!
After winning the bout, Derek Rogan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Torcida 13 - Venom Vs Palm
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Rogan has been cut.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rogan fails with the takedown.
Luke Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas wants to clinch but Rogan slips to the side#TD#
and Rogan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas! #SUB#
Rogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas 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.#SUB#
Rogan has an Americana. Thomas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rogan is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rogan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Derek Rogan!
Our winner, Derek Rogan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Luke Thomas spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe that the Referee did not see this faggot son of a bitch rubbing my balls and caressing my anus while we were on the ground!!! What the hell is a man to do when he is being aroused in this way??? It makes fighting very hard to do!
I'm contesting this loss!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Buster digs a good hook to Rogan's body.
Buster leaves Rogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buster's waist but Buster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster tests Rogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Rogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Buster counter with a right hand. #TD#
Rogan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogan showed some decent athleticism there.
Buster looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Buster pushes Rogan off, looking to escape but Rogan dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Buster is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Rogan!
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