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Event:
Gladius Super Series 1
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Valen as Rogers shoots in.#CL2#
Valen drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Valen.
Rogers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valen walks away with a smile on his face. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valen connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.#CL2#
Valen has managed to clinch.
Valen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Valen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers has Valen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Valen.
Valen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Valen lands a right hand. #KD2#
Valen drops Rogers onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rogers is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Valen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rogers with a big uppercut! Rogers tries to clinch up but Valen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rogers to the mat! Rogers covers up and Valen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kal Valen!
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Event:
Gladius #11
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nielsen sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Nielsen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers stops Nielsen from getting back to his feet.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is controlling Rogers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
#T1#
Nielsen tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nielsen actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nielsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rogers 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers passes Nielsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Rogers is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage.
Rogers is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nielsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogers but great work by Nielsen.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.
Rogers is letting Nielsen control him for a moment.
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Nielsen avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Nielsen clinches up against the cage.
Rogers jumps guard but Nielsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nielsen pulls guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Rogers stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rogers tries to advance position but instead Nielsen slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nielsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rogers looking to secure an arm triangle but Nielsen defends it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Rogers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen is just holding on here. Rogers manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Rogers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nielsen is defending well though. Rogers let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Rogers is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Nielsen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rogers wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.#SUB#
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nielsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Nielsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rogers's guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Nielsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nielsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogers's head.#SUB#
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nielsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nielsen is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it. #SUB#
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage. #T1#
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen keeping control of the position.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
Nielsen is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rogers moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nielsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rogers's guard! Nice work there by Nielsen!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen postures up.
Rogers has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Rogers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
After winning the bout, Steve Rogers 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Harris clinches.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogers has double underhooks.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rogers jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Rogers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rogers stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harris gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T1#
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogers fails to take his opponent's back.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.#SUB2#
Rogers wants to finish this one by submission but Harris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to work his way around to Harris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rogers trying to control but Harris is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rogers jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harris manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Rogers works to advance to full mount. Harris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rogers takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Rogers sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Harris taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Rogers!
Our winner, Steve Rogers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Out misses with a looping right.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Out.
Rogers shoots in but Out avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Out.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Out avoids it easily.
Out throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Out.
Rogers moves out of range as Out strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out scores with a jab to the body.
Out with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rogers looks winded!
Out defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Out.
Out misses with a straight right.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knock Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Out throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Out misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Out won't be happy with that.
Out knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Out holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Out, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rogers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Out knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Out tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Out has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rogers has hold of Out's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Out seems comfortable defending it but Rogers has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Out is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Out is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rogers couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rogers.#CL#
Zabirov has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Zabirov lands a knee to the body.
Rogers has Zabirov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabirov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zabirov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Zabirov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zabirov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zabirov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zabud Zabirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers is working for takedown but Zabirov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers looks winded!
Zabirov is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zabirov down to the mat. Zabirov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zabirov with a nice cross.#KD#
Zabirov lands a big uppercut and Rogers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rogers looks OK. Zabirov waves Rogers back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
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!
Zabirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD#
Zabirov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rogers sprawling to the canvas! Rogers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zabirov finish him?!
#ROC#
Rogers is rocked!
Zabirov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rogers's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zabirov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zabud Zabirov!
An out of breath Zabud Zabirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Zerstorer darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zerstorer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zerstorer is trying to escape back to his feet but Rogers uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerstorer tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Zerstorer is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Rogers is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zerstorer is trying to escape and Rogers transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zerstorer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rogers! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Rogers!
After winning the bout, Steve Rogers 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogers shoots and misses
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Rogers fails with the takedown#CL#
and Mumba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mumba.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Mumba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ubungu Mumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.#TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mumba's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers trying to control but Mumba is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mumba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Rogers slips nicely into half guard.
Rogers is pressing down on Mumba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mumba is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rogers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mumba defend it? Rogers steps over the head and cranks it - Mumba is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rogers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Bossman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bossman.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bossman as he avoids it easily.
Bossman scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bossman works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bossman as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Bossman misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bossman won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Rogers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bossman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rogers gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bossman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rogers lets go of the hold and Bossman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Rogers!
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