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Event:
RISE 34 - Danton vs Orndorf
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Galley has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Galley scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rogers pulls Galley into guard.
Galley throwing strikes but missing.
Galley throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Galley isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galley is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galley is standing up over Rogers. Rogers looks to escape but Galley dives into side control.
Rogers is trying to buck Galley off.#T1#
Rogers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Galley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rogers is trying to buck Galley off.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A clash of legs there as Galley blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Galley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galley lands with a right to the head.
Galley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Galley manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Rogers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rogers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galley throws a big right hand that misses.
Galley postures up in Rogers's guard and throws a big left but Rogers blocks it.
Galley throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Galley prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Galley rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Galley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galley pushes Rogers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Galley.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galley to keep the fight standing.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galley.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Galley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Galley.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Galley on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Galley.
#T4#
Galley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Galley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galley is pushing Rogers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Galley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Galley lands a nice uppercut.
Galley lands a nice shot to the body.
Galley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Galley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galley scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Galley lands a left hand.
Galley throws a big uppercut that drops Rogers! More strikes from Galley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rogers lies dazed against the cage as Galley celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Facundo Galley!
Facundo Galley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RISE 31 - Kelly vs Sadollah
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Lawler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Lawler is having none of it. #SU#
Lawler stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Lawler throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rogers manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Lawler throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Lawler avoids it easily.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Lawler there.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawler is able to avoid easily.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lawler blocks it well.
Rogers walks into a jab.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogers.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.#T2#
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawler duly obliges.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Lawler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Rogers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawler blocks the leg kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Lawler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers wants to land a leg kick but Lawler is out of range.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Rogers leaves Lawler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Lawler swinging wildly here.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawler dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Lawler jumps back.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler throws a quick counter head kick but Rogers was just out of range.
Rogers throws a lazy body kick
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawler scores with a body shot.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
A combination from Lawler does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawler.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lawler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Carlos Lawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rogers fakes the leg kick and cracks Lawler in the body.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers throws a front kick that sends Lawler stumbling back into the cage.
Lawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawler as he connects with a hook.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers tried to score with a low kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Lawler checks it
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Lawler moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawler.
Rogers pushes Lawler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lawler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU#
Lawler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3#
Lawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rogers.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. Lawler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
Lawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rogers!
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Carlos Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler lands a jab.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler misses with a looping right.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Lawler saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler moves out of range easily.
As Rogers looks to move away, Lawler throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Lawler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Lawler persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawler throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks the body kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range as Lawler throws a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A jab from Lawler misses.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawler is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawler counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers keeps Lawler at a distance using the push kick.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers thinks about the counter body kick.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses. #T2#
Lawler misses with a straight left.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler avoids it.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers cracks the inside of Lawler's front leg.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawler if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Lawler as he checks the leg kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawler!
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Lawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Lawler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Lawler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Lawler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rogers to stand up.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Wade Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Lawler. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Rogers.
Well Lawler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Lawler!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Lawler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RISE 28 - Farina vs Silva Jr
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Markell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Markell working Rogers over with strikes.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Markell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markell wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rogers is staying active underneath Markell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard.
Markell throws a strike but Rogers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markell 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.#T1#
Markell stops Rogers from standing up. #SUB2#
Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Markell defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rogers working for a triangle but Markell defends it easily.
Markell won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Markell postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.
Markell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Markell landing some decent shots from guard.
Markell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB2#
Rogers has his foot on Markell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markell works his way back into a safe position though.
Markell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Markell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Markell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Markell.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Markell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Markell wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Markell seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Markell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Markell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Markell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Markell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markell prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Markell is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers is staying active underneath Markell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhin Markell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Markell shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Markell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell content to stall in guard here.
Markell stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markell defends well.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Rogers has hold of Markell's hands but Markell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markell wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markell is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Markell controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Markell is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.#T3#
Markell trying to control the pace.
Rogers pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markell lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers pushes Markell off but Markell dives into side control.
Markell lands some shots froms side control.
Markell scoring with punches and elbows.
Markell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Markell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogers is not content to let Markell control the position.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Markell trying to control the position but Rogers is working away. #T4#
Markell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Markell drags him back down.
Markell cracks Rogers with a big right hand but Rogers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Rogers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Markell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rogers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Markell punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers wants to hold on but Markell pushes him away.
Jhin Markell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markell landing punches.
Rogers working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhin Markell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Markell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Markell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Markell moves out of range easily.
Markell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Markell gets a takedown into half guard.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Markell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markell.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rogers pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Markell wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Markell trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Rogers is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Markell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.#T2##SUB2#
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers has hold of Markell's hands but Markell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Markell is controlling well.
Markell moves nicely into side control.
Markell wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Markell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Markell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Markell pulls his head out easily. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Markell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Markell is trying for a kimura here. Rogers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Markell wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
Our winner, Jhin Markell, 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:
RISE 25 - Aron vs Ray
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pontes as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers is taking a breather. Pontes 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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pontes's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Rogers thows a huge punch but Pontes dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Pontes's temple.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pontes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Croque Mitaine Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pontes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Pontes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Pontes's hands, connecting with Pontes's forehead.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pontes is breathing heavily.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pontes keeps working.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Pontes dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Pontes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Pontes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers winds up and cracks Pontes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Pontes's head.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, Rogers seems content to control.
Pontes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers. #T3#
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pontes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pontes tries to get out of the position.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Pontes's head.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Pontes's head.
Pontes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.#T4#
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pontes defending well though.
Rogers winds up and cracks Pontes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers throwing shots but Pontes is blocking nicely.
Rogers is keen to just control but Pontes is a slippery customer.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pontes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers working over Pontes with some ground and pound. Pontes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Pontes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pontes.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pontes circles away.#TD2#
Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pontes is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Pontes's hands, connecting with Pontes's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers works his way into side control. #T1#
Rogers trying to control the position but Pontes is working away.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pontes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pontes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pontes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rogers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rogers working the ground and pound but Pontes is defending the strikes.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Rogers advances to mount.
Rogers is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Pontes taking shots to the head.
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Pontes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Pontes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pontes's face.
Rogers cracks Pontes with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Rogers!
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Event:
RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Bartoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Bartoli is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bartoli stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartoli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Rogers.
Nice sprawl there from Bartoli as Rogers shoots in.
Bartoli looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartoli circles away.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bartoli avoids it really well and circles away.
Bartoli throws a counter high kick but Rogers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wade Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Bartoli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Rogers avoided it.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Bartoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rogers just manages to avoid it.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers darts in looking for a takedown but Bartoli gets double underhooks and turns Rogers into the cage.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Bartoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Bartoli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartoli circles away.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Rogers avoided it.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Bartoli sprawls well.#T2#
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartoli's waist but Bartoli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
Bartoli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body
and Bartoli counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers shoots and misses
and Bartoli counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valerio Bartoli!
A victorious Valerio Bartoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RISE 19 - Alison vs Faze
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Markell sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markell stuffs the takedown.
As Rogers tries to get set, Markell tries to push him back and clinch up but Rogers manages to avoid the attempt.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Markell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markell working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Rogers has picked Markell up - he's going for a ride! Rogers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Markell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell is working hard here to advance position.
Markell is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Markell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Markell is looking to improve his position.
Rogers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Markell trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Markell's legs - danger averted.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Markell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Markell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Markell.#SUB#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Markell's legs - danger averted.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markell's head.
Markell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Markell's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Markell controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself. #T3#
Markell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Markell wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers distracts Markell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Markell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow.
Markell is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Doherty's Gym inform me that Rogers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rogers grinds an elbow into Markell's temple. #T4#
Rogers cracks Markell with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Markell is rocked!
Rogers is working Markell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Markell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Markell is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers cracks Markell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Markell is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Markell can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to control but Markell is keeping him busy.
Markell is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
Markell sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Markell staying out of range there.#CL#
Markell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Markell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Markell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Markell wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rogers has his foot on Markell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markell works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is looking to escape.#T1#
Markell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Markell pulls his head out easily.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Markell is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markell is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Markell seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Markell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Markell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rogers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RISE 16 - Kelly vs Merlin
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Rogers's guard.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Rogers tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now. #T1#
Rogers is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie prevents Rogers from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Rogers is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away. #T3#
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie trying to control but Rogers is having none of it. #ES2#
Rogers bucks up and throws Gracie to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rogers sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie tries to control but Rogers wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Rogers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Ricky Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Rogers.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working. #T2#
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ricky Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rogers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Rogers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Rogers back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Gracie passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Rogers is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
Gracie is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rogers working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Gracie dominated that second round.
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#
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Ricky Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Rogers.
Gracie shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogers shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Rogers keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Rogers tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Rogers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.#TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Gracie prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
#T4#
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Rogers pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Gracie!
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Event:
RISE 13 - Ray vs Onera
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Berisha clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Rogers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berisha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Berisha takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rogers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Berisha.
Rogers scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#
Berisha is rocked!
Rogers drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Berisha is in real trouble here! Rogers lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Rogers is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Walton counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Walton sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walton's guard.
Rogers cracks Walton with a solid left hand.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Walton is rocked!
Rogers postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Walton covers up, he's hurt! Rogers keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rogers and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rogers can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Myers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rogers working the body and head with strikes.
Rogers lands an elbow.
Rogers landing a few strikes.
Rogers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rogers lands some shots froms side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Myers down.
Rogers prevents Myers from escaping the position.
Rogers looks up at the clock and then as Myers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rogers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Myers is rocked!
Myers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Myers is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big shot lands for Rogers! That's hurt Myers! Will he recover? Rogers fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Rogers!
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