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Event:
WVT10 Takeishi v Foot
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Rogers lands a nice shot that snaps Boco's head back.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Rogers. Steven Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Rogers. Boco clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2# It looks like Steven Rogers has been cut. Boco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rogers lands a head kick!
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rogers throws a front kick that sends Boco stumbling back into the cage. Boco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers thuds his shin into the meat of Boco's side. Boco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As Boco looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo but Boco just gets out of the way. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rogers blocks a head kick by Boco.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boco 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 Boco off to one side. Rogers throws a counter high kick but Boco was just alert enough to avoid it. Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Boco. Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Boco moves out of range easily. #T1# Boco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A head kick misses from Rogers. Rogers tries to land a front kick but Boco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Boco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Rogers. Rogers misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Boco counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Boco lands a head kick!
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boco.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Boco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boco. Rogers is breathing heavily. 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!#SUB# Rogers is looking for a triangle here but Boco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boco taking a breather here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU2# Boco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rogers to his feet. Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rogers. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Boco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Rogers has an active guard here but Boco has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2# Boco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A head kick misses from Rogers. Rogers throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Boco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boco. #BC2# Boco breaks the clinch.
Boco throws the kick towards the body but Rogers avoids it. Rogers lands with a kick to the temple. Boco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3# Boco tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Boco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Boco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rogers blocks a head kick by Boco.
A head kick by Rogers misses #TD2# and Boco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rogers won't be happy with that. #SU2# Boco decides to stand back up. Boco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers is looking for a counter combo. Boco avoids the head kick by Rogers.
#CL2# Boco clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Boco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rogers lands a high kick!
Steven Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Boco moves out of range easily. And Boco tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2# Boco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rogers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rogers is trying to improve his position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rogers bucks up and tries to throw Boco off but instead Boco has got his back! I would not like to be Rogers right now.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Rogers wants to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boco biding his time, controlling Rogers. Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Boco dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steven Rogers's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Boco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boco throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a head kick. Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boco. Rogers cracks the inside of Boco's front leg. Boco throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily. Steven Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Boco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boco lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2# Boco stands and steps away. Rogers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rogers connects with a high kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Boco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rogers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Boco has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
#T1# Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogers is looking for a takedown. Boco prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boco blocks a head kick by Rogers.
#TD2# Boco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.#SU2# Boco gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Rogers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2# Boco darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage. Rogers jumps guard but Boco stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##TD2# Boco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Rogers working for submissions but it's allowed Boco to get to half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Boco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boco stalling. Boco prevents Rogers from standing back up.
#T3##SUB# Rogers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Well, if Boco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU2# Boco decides to return to a standing position. Rogers throws a head kick but Boco moves out of range.
Boco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2# Boco pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Boco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Rogers throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Boco counters by clinching up. Rogers wants to stall.
#BC2# Boco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rogers misses with a double jab.
Boco misses with a head kick.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rogers defends it well. Steven Rogers is winning the standup battle so far. Boco throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers. #TD2# Boco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure. 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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boco controls the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Boco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Steven Rogers's cut. That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Boco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boco throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boco throws a head kick that misses. Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boco cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Rogers. Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Rogers misses with a head kick.
Boco with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Boco moves out of range easily. And Boco tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2# Boco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Rogers tries to kick Boco off in order to stand up. Boco Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1# Boco just content to control the position. #SU2# Boco stands up and beckons Rogers to his feet. Rogers throws out a loose jab but Boco uses good head movement to avoid it. Boco misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Boco drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Boco has him pressed against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boco avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Boco throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Boco throws a head kick that misses. Rogers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boco will feel that in the morning.#T2# Boco misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogers. Boco blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Boco connects with a high kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boco blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers lands a high kick!
Rogers throws a head kick that misses. Boco shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense. Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boco with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily. Rogers throws a push kick but Boco slaps the foot to one side. Boco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boco misses with a head kick.
Rogers lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2# Boco has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Boco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Rogers throws a head kick but Boco moves out of range.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boco. Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Boco moves out of range easily. Boco feints the counter takedown. Boco throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers. Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Boco moves out of range easily. Boco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rogers defends it well. Rogers feints and then cracks Boco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boco down. Boco scores with a head kick. Rogers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Boco misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boco tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rogers lands a high kick!
Boco throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily. Boco throws a body shot but no joy. Boco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Rogers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Rogers scores with a head kick. Boco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boco blocks a head kick by Rogers.
#CL2# Boco rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Steven Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rogers trying to stall but Boco improves his position.
#BC2# Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Boco. Boco tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rogers lands a head kick!
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Boco throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease. Crazy Boco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rogers misses with a head kick.
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 Steven Rogers. I think Boco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Boco! A very excited looking Crazy Boco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 900 Round 2
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1# Rogers throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Iguchi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Iguchi successfully pulls guard.
Iguchi is pulling down on Rogers's head. It's preventing any offense from Rogers, at least for the moment.#SUB# Iguchi looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Iguchi controlling the position.#SUB# Iguchi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well. Rogers is looking to stand up but Iguchi won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Iguchi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.#SUB2# Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Iguchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iguchi manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Iguchi's guard. #SUB2# Rogers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2# Rogers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Iguchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iguchi manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Iguchi's guard. #SUB# Iguchi is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Rogers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Iguchi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Iguchi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Iguchi passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2# Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iguchi pulls his head out easily. Iguchi works his way into full mount! #SUB# Iguchi has control of Rogers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rogers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Iguchi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rogers's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Iguchi cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# The referee warns Rogers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
Iguchi scoring with strikes but Rogers is staying in there. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Iguchi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rogers is trying to stand up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Iguchi with good strikes from the mount here! Iguchi lands a big elbow. Rogers is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iguchi raining down hammerfists from mount. Iguchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC# Rogers is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Iguchi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rogers is surviving well by controlling Iguchi's body position as best he can. Iguchi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers is still in real trouble! Can Iguchi finish him?#T4# Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses. Rogers wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rogers looks winded! Iguchi trying to control but Rogers is having none of it. Iguchi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rogers looks a forlorn figure.
Iguchi landing punches. #SUB# Iguchi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rogers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rogers squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Iguchi lands a big shot there that rocks Rogers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Iguchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Iguchi dominated that round. That's time! Iguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iguchi in his tracks. Rogers scores with a head kick.
Iguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Rogers throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Iguchi counters with a takedown into side control. Iguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working. Iguchi wants to stand but Rogers is controlling his arm. Iguchi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Iguchi looks up at the clock and then as Rogers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iguchi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB# Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Iguchi prevents Rogers from escaping the position.#T1# Iguchi is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rogers tries to improve position but can't. Iguchi tries to stand but Rogers is controlling his head. Iguchi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rogers to see if he's OK. Rogers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Iguchi is controlling him well. Iguchi lands an elbow. #SUB# Iguchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogers, who protects the arm well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Iguchi grinds an elbow into Rogers's temple. #T2# Rogers is looking for a sweep. Check out the look on Iguchi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogers is looking to reverse the position. Iguchi cracks Rogers with a big right hand but Rogers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rogers tries to escape but Iguchi is in control. Iguchi wants to stand but Rogers is controlling his arm.#SUB# Iguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Iguchi drags him back down.#SUB# Iguchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rogers tries to escape but Iguchi is in control. #T3# Rogers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Iguchi looking to control and managing it successfully. Rogers is trying to stand up. Rogers is looking to improve his position but Iguchi isn't that keen on the idea. Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Iguchi's attempts to control the action. Iguchi landing shots from mount. You get the feeling that Rogers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4# Rogers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iguchi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iguchi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogers hang on? Iguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around? Rogers is looking to get to half guard. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Iguchi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Iguchi controlling Rogers's posture. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Rogers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Iguchi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Iguchi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Iguchi! #REVR# Rogers tries to escape but Iguchi is in control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Iguchi dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# Iguchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Iguchi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Iguchi scoring with strikes to the body and head. Iguchi 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. Rogers wants to stand back up but Iguchi manages to pass into side control.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iguchi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Rogers is looking for a sweep. Rogers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Iguchi tries to stand but Rogers is controlling his head. Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Iguchi landing strikes. Iguchi scores with a couple of short elbows. Rogers regains half guard. Iguchi working over Rogers with some ground and pound. Rogers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Iguchi is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Rogers has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Iguchi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Iguchi! Rogers takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Iguchi working the body and head with strikes. Rogers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Iguchi with a couple of short strikes. Rogers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Iguchi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2# Iguchi working away from the top, dropping strikes. Iguchi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogers?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Iguchi landing strikes, looking to finish! Rogers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iguchi is landing with some decent strikes but Rogers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Iguchi cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Iguchi cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Iguchi has a good base and remains in mount. Rogers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Iguchi 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 wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Iguchi looking to control and managing it successfully. Iguchi lands with some strikes.#SUB# Iguchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rogers manages to avoid the submission attempt. Rogers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iguchi lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iguchi pulls his head out easily. Well, if Iguchi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4# Iguchi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Iguchi punishing his opponent with strikes. Steven Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Iguchi has hold of Rogers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rogers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Iguchi prevents Rogers from getting the reversal. Rogers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Iguchi punishing his opponent with strikes. Iguchi landing strikes, looking to finish! Rogers swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Rogers is in a horrible position here. Iguchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aito Iguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Iguchi blocks Rogers's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Aito Iguchi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iguchi, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Aito Iguchi! Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Aito Iguchi! Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Aito Iguchi!
Aito Iguchi wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Aito Iguchi 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:
QFC Tournament 900 Round 1
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD# McMahon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but McMahon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Rogers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McMahon manages to move to mount!
McMahon controlling his opponent. McMahon won't let Rogers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. McMahon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Rogers is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real. Rogers regains half guard.#SUB2# Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMahon pulls his head out easily. Rogers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McMahon manages to mount him!
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McMahon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McMahon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rogers to take his back! McMahon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1##SUB# Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. McMahon controlling the position well here. Rogers rolled but McMahon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McMahon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Rogers trying to get back to his feet but McMahon is in full control for now. #SUB# McMahon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rogers tries to escape the position.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. I really don't envy Rogers right now.
McMahon throwing wild punches that miss their target. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# McMahon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rogers defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Rogers turns into McMahon and is now in his guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMahon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Rogers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Rogers trying to move into half guard but instead McMahon has managed to sweep!#REVR# McMahon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2# Rogers is looking for a triangle but McMahon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Rogers working for submissions but it's allowed McMahon to get to half guard.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMahon. #SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions off his back. Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# McMahon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. McMahon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions off his back. Rogers is trying to stand up here but McMahon is controlling him well. #SUB2# Rogers looking for subs from the bottom but McMahon mounts him! McMahon content just to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rogers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince McMahon dominated that round. That's time! McMahon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# McMahon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and McMahon ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMahon. Rogers fakes the leg kick and cracks McMahon in the body. Rogers lands a high kick!
#CL# McMahon clinches. #TD# McMahon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McMahon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but McMahon is retaining full guard. Rogers wants to stand and escape but instead McMahon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Vince McMahon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McMahon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMahon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McMahon passes into half guard.
#T1# McMahon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogers defending well though. Rogers is looking to get back to is feet but McMahon passes into side control.
McMahon controls the position from side control. Rogers is trying to buck McMahon off.#SU# McMahon decides to stand back up. McMahon steps back and let's Rogers get back to his feet. A head kick misses from Rogers. McMahon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Rogers throws a head kick but McMahon moves out of range.
As Rogers backs away, McMahon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rogers throws a nice head kick!
Rogers is breathing heavily. Rogers scores with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McMahon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2##TD# McMahon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard. Rogers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McMahon manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McMahon looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely. McMahon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rogers because McMahon loaded up on that one. #SUB# McMahon working for a submission but Rogers is keeping him at bay. McMahon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. McMahon looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely. Rogers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Rogers working to try and regain half guard.
Rogers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3##SU# McMahon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD# McMahon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McMahon lands in his opponent's guard. McMahon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Rogers has his foot on McMahon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMahon works his way back into a safe position though. Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMahon. McMahon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU# McMahon stands up from Rogers's guard - McMahon perhaps looking for a knockout. Rogers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rogers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4# Rogers throws a head kick that misses and McMahon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Steven Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crunch! Rogers slams his shin into McMahon's torso. Rogers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL# Rogers gets tackled into the cage by McMahon. McMahon maintains the clinch. 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 pull guard but McMahon won't allow it.
#TD# McMahon has hold of one of Rogers's legs. Rogers is fighting the takedown attempt but McMahon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2# Rogers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McMahon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD# McMahon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rogers regains guard immediately. Rogers wants to get back to his feet but McMahon passes into half guard.
#REVB# McMahon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Rogers keeps McMahon at a distance using the push kick. Rogers throws a head kick but McMahon moves out of range.
A head kick from Rogers lands but McMahon takes it in his stride. Rogers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL# McMahon has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, McMahon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage. Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from McMahon. McMahon slows down the pace here.
#T1# McMahon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McMahon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McMahon just stands there and leans against the cage. McMahon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD# McMahon gets control of Rogers's arms and successfully pulls guard. McMahon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Rogers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McMahon is proving hard to escape from. There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMahon is on top in guard.
#REVR# McMahon prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet. McMahon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB# McMahon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McMahon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Rogers has his foot on McMahon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMahon works his way back into a safe position though. McMahon advances position into side control! Rogers defending against the ground and pound. Rogers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Rogers regains half guard. Rogers is trying to stand up here but McMahon is controlling him well. #T3# McMahon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as McMahon sits in half guard. McMahon prevents Rogers from improving his position.#SUB2# Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. McMahon prevents Rogers from standing back up.
#SUB# McMahon is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is trying to stand.
McMahon 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 pressing down on McMahon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMahon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Rogers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McMahon has his hands clasped together but Rogers extends and breaks McMahon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rogers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Rogers!
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