Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NEW YEAR
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Escobar #TD2#
so Rodgers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escobar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers prevents Escobar from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar controlling the position.
Rodgers trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Rodgers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Escobar defend it? Rodgers steps over the head and cranks it - Escobar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rodgers !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Rodgers !

Event: Hallowed Eve
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodgers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Escobar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Escobar scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.
Escobar landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Escobar stands up and beckons Rodgers to his feet.
Rodgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Rodgers ends up having to push Escobar into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodgers circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Rodgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Escobar to the ground. Rodgers is now in Escobar 's guard.#SUB#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers passes into half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Escobar is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
Escobar is trying to control but can't.
Escobar tries to roll over but Rodgers keeps him under control.#T3#
Rodgers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Escobar is trying to control but Rodgers passes into side control!
Escobar keeping his opponent close.
Escobar struggling a bit here.
Escobar is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Escobar 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodgers trying to control the position but Escobar is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rodgers gets caught napping as Escobar dives in and scores a takedown. Rodgers manages to retain guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
That's time! Escobar 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Escobar . No joy for Rodgers on that attempt.
It looked like Escobar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodgers enables Escobar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodgers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Escobar is standing up over Rodgers . Rodgers looks to escape but Escobar dives into side control. #REVB#
Escobar laying and praying for a moment but Rodgers takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodgers has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodgers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Escobar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodgers 's thigh. Rodgers counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Escobar has gone for a leg lock! Rodgers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Escobar 's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodgers is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Escobar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escobar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage.
Rodgers trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Escobar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escobar tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodgers passes into half guard. #T3#
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodgers is working away from the top position though.
Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodgers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Escobar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Escobar . #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Escobar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Escobar manages to end up in side control.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Rodgers is trying to buck Escobar off.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.
Escobar working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
Escobar controls the position.
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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Escobar clinches.
Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodgers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Escobar successfully pulls guard.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to stand up but Rodgers is controlling him. #T1#
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar , not yet.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers pushing down on Escobar 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard but Rodgers has passed into side control.
Escobar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodgers advances to full mount.
Rodgers controlling his opponent. #T2#
Rodgers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobar wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.#T3#
Rodgers looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodgers manages to capitalize on a mistake by Escobar to take his back!
Rodgers misses with punches from the back.
Escobar can't escape the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Escobar tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for the RNC.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Escobar tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
Escobar prevents Rodgers from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers has the hooks in. Escobar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Travis Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers gets his hands free as Escobar looks to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar !

Event: AW 20
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Rodgers looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers passes into half guard.
Rodgers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fossmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Fossmo has a hand on Rodgers 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodgers takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rodgers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fossmo is on top in guard.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fossmo is one step ahead there.
Fossmo postures up in Rodgers 's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
Fossmo forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Fossmo thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Fossmo is nestled in close to Rodgers , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.
Fossmo drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head. #SUB#
Fossmo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodgers is trying to escape back to his feet but Fossmo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fossmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodgers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodgers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Fossmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fossmo manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodgers is pushing down on Fossmo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fossmo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodgers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fossmo wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Fossmo wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers is trying to control. Fossmo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodgers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodgers prevents Fossmo from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Fossmo as Rodgers shoots in.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Fossmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodgers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Fossmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fossmo is avoiding damage well.
Fossmo is looking for a sweep.
Fossmo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Fossmo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rodgers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fossmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Fossmo is squirming around nicely.
Fossmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fossmo regains half guard.
Fossmo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodgers .
Fossmo wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodgers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fossmo.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Fossmo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fossmo.
Fossmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Fossmo is squirming around nicely.
Rodgers prevents Fossmo from getting the reversal.
Fossmo is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodgers has taken his back - oops!
Fossmo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodgers 's guard. Nice work there by Fossmo.
Rodgers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fossmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##ES#
Fossmo kicks Rodgers off and gets to his feet. #T3#
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fossmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers goes for a double leg but Fossmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fossmo continues to drive forward.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Rodgers blocks it.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Rodgers .
A head kick by Rodgers misses
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers fails with the takedown
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.#T4#
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt - Fossmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fossmo misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers .
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 Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fossmo defends it nicely.
As Rodgers backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Rodgers feints and as Fossmo raises his hands in defense, Rodgers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo controlling the position.#SUB#
Fossmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fossmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Fossmo's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a triangle here but Rodgers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Fossmo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fossmo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodgers off and has taken his back!
Fossmo is trying to stick to Rodgers 's back but Rodgers is turning into Fossmo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fossmo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodgers .
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fossmo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fossmo pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fossmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Travis Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fossmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Fossmo is keeping the position.
Rodgers trying to control but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Fossmo has wrist control.
Fossmo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fossmo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodgers stacks Fossmo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodgers !
Rodgers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
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.
Rodgers lands a nice forearm strike. #SU2#
Rodgers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fossmo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fossmo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodgers darts in looking for a takedown but Fossmo gets double underhooks and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Rodgers .
Rodgers with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Fossmo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Travis Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fossmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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 Helge Fossmo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fossmo, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AW 17
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1##CL#
Rodgers tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodgers 's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Escobar .
Rodgers looking to stall.
Rodgers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Rodgers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar leaning against his opponent.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Escobar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Escobar 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Rodgers managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar .
A right hand to the body from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Escobar 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Escobar darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the ropes.
Rodgers tries to break free but Escobar pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escobar connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.#T2##CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar . #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Escobar .
Rodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Rodgers moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar .
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Escobar instigates a clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Rodgers - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Rodgers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar .
Escobar pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch. #T4##BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Rodgers back into the ropes.
Rodgers tries to stall but Escobar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodgers avoids it.#BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar throws a push kick but Rodgers slaps the foot to one side.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
As Rodgers looks to move away, Escobar throws a big counter combo but Rodgers just gets out of the way.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.
Rodgers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodgers .
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Escobar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
Escobar is stalling here.
Escobar looking to throw knees to the head but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers trying to stall but Escobar improves his position.
Rodgers managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar .
A short right from Escobar .
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from Rodgers , against the ropes. #BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range. #CL#
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Escobar . #CL#
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodgers , pushing him back against the ropes.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escobar is stalling here.
Rodgers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar . #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Rodgers checks the leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Rodgers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar looking to throw knees to the head but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.#T3#
Rodgers tries to break free but Escobar pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rodgers closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the ropes.#BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Escobar counters by clinching up.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but Escobar blocks with his arms. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers looking to stall.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Escobar .
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a two punch combo.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Escobar is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.#CL#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Rodgers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Escobar clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the ropes. #BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar .
Escobar misses with a head kick. #CL#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar is struggling to control the position.
Rodgers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodgers is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks. #BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodgers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodgers .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3##CL#
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodgers is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Rodgers can't break the clinch. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar digs a good hook to Rodgers 's body.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a right hand that Rodgers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodgers also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Escobar gets tackled into the ropes by Rodgers . Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Rodgers trying to stall but Escobar improves his position.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Travis Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobar 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.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar !

Event: AW 14
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Times moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Times turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Times manages to end up in side control.
Rodgers is trying to control Times 's posture but Times avoids it.
Rodgers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Times wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Times tries to move to mount but Rodgers blocks the move with his legs.
Times tries to stand but Rodgers is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rodgers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Times is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodgers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers 's face as Times controls the position. #SUB2#
Times tries for a kimura but Rodgers is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodgers tries to improve position but can't.
Rodgers is trying to control Times 's posture but Times avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Times shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Times showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Times sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Times seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Rodgers is defending against the submission attempts here by Times .
Rodgers trying to control here. #SUB2#
Times is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Times trying to control the pace.
Rodgers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Times is working away from the top position though.
Rodgers pushes Times off looking to stand but Times dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Times .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Times defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodgers .
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that round.
That's time! Rodgers 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Times has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
Times gets through Rodgers 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.#TD2#
Times gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Rodgers is looking for a triangle but Times pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rodgers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Times is aware though and is defending well.
Times postures up and lands a big shot to Rodgers 's brow.
Times must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times is looking to advance position but Rodgers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rodgers controlling the pace for now.
Rodgers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Times really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodgers . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Times tries to hold on but Rodgers postures up.
Times squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Times is in all sorts of trouble here.
Times is squirming around, avoiding Rodgers 's attempts to control the action.
Times manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Times wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy. #T2#
Rodgers wants to control but Times is keeping him busy.
Times trying to control but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Times has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Times is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers wants to stand up but Times is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, if Rodgers 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Times takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Times closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Times pulls Rodgers into guard.
Times is pulling down on Rodgers 's head to control his posture.
Times is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Times landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Times is very close to passing his half guard.
Times content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Times wants to stand up but Rodgers is controlling the position.
Rodgers trying to control but Times postures up.
Rodgers works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Times working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
That's time! Rodgers 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Times tries to counter with a clinch but Rodgers shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Times shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodgers 's guard.
Times is fighting to break Rodgers 's control of his arms but Rodgers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodgers controls Times momentarily but Times frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Times is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rodgers is fighting to break Times 's control of his arms but Times is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Times wants to stand and escape but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodgers trying to control but Times is working from the bottom.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rodgers gets caught napping as Times dives in and scores a takedown. Rodgers manages to retain guard.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Times controlling him for the moment.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Rodgers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Justice Times has got the better of the ground game so far.
Times has his hands clasped together around Rodgers 's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Rodgers passes to side control.
Rodgers working away.
Times tries to improve position but can't.
Rodgers trying to control the position but Times is working away.
Times is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodgers trying to control the position but Times is working away.
Rodgers tries to stand but Times is controlling his head.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Times is working from the bottom.
Times is trying to improve his position.
Travis Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice Times is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Times has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Times !

Event: AW BASH
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Times avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Times tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodgers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Times looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodgers !
Rodgers is trying to control Times 's posture but Times avoids it.
Rodgers stops Times from passing to mount.
Rodgers gets back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Times is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Rodgers gets full guard.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodgers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Times really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodgers . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Times from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodgers checks a leg kick.
Rodgers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Times misses with a head kick.
Rodgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Times defends well and Rodgers ends up having to push Times into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodgers throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Times counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodgers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Times controlling him for the moment.
Rodgers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rodgers is trying to keep Times in close.
Times in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Times postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Times postures up.
Rodgers is controlling Times 's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rodgers is looking for a triangle here but Times uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodgers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Times is going to stand back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Times advancing to mount.
Times is thwarting Rodgers 's attempts to control the position.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.
Rodgers trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Times counters with a shoot takedown. Rodgers fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers controls Times momentarily but Times frees himself.
Times stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Times slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodgers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Times instigates a clinch.
Rodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Times avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Times pushes him off.#T1#
Rodgers fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Times shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Times showed some decent athleticism there.
Times is controlling the pace.
Times wants to stand up but Rodgers is controlling the position. #T2#
Times looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Times stalling.
Rodgers trying to control but Times postures up.
Rodgers tries to get to full guard but Times has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Rodgers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Times pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Times is controlling well.
Times wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
Times keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Times gets the takedown into side control.
Rodgers stops Times from passing to mount.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Times slows the pace down.
Times working the body and head with strikes.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers 's face as Times controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers tries to bench press Times off him but Times keeps the position.
Times controlling the position from side mount.
Rodgers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Times off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Times looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodgers !
Rodgers wants to control but Times postures up.
Rodgers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Times is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rodgers is trying to work for a sweep but Times has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times avoids the attempt from Rodgers to control.
Rodgers throwing hammer fists to the chest of Times . What's that going to do exactly? #T1#
Rodgers wants to control but Times is having none of it.
Times landing strikes from the mount.
Times lands a big elbow.
Times blocks Rodgers 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The referee warns Rodgers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position but Times isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Times controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Times can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodgers is looking to escape.
Rodgers tries to hold on but Times postures up.
Times controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodgers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Rodgers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Times is working away from the top position though.
Rodgers taking some punishment here, with Times in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodgers trying to control from the bottom.
Times has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Times prevents Rodgers from improving his position.
Times lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Times trying to control the pace.
Times lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#
Travis Rodgers 's cut is getting worse.
Rodgers taking some punishment here, with Times in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Times landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Travis Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice Times is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Times looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Times comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Times has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Times !

Event: AW 8
Date: Jul 25, 2019

#R1#
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Times manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Times tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Times . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Times .
Some wild striking there from Rodgers .
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Times counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers .
Times dodges the punch combination from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Times moves away
and Times counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Times pushes Rodgers up against the ropes in a clinch.
Times trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Times into the ropes.#BC2#
Rodgers 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rodgers gets tackled into the ropes by Times . Times maintains the clinch. #T1#
Times lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Times breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Times is having none of it.
Times seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rodgers forces Times back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Times manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Rodgers forces Times back against the ropes and clinches.
Rodgers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers misses with a low kick as Times jumps back.
Times appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Times sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodgers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Times has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
Rodgers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Times manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Times holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Times blocks a head kick by Rodgers .
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses. #CL#
Times drives through and clinches with Rodgers against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Times has managed to clinch.
Times will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodgers up against the ropes.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Times improves position.
Rodgers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC2#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Times rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rodgers is trying to break free.#BC#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Times misses with a body kick.
Rodgers tried to score with a low kick but Times checks it.#CL#
Times gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodgers trying to stall but Times improves his position.
Times tries to land a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks with his arms. #BC#
Times manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Times taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rodgers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Times tries to land a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks with his arms.
Times avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Rodgers is looking to control Times 's arms but Times gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodgers has his back to the ropes.
Times lands a nice shot to the body.
Times taking a breather.
Rodgers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Times looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodgers taking a breather.
Times holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Times breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Times moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Times rushes Rodgers and presses him up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Times - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Times misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Rodgers 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Times is controlling him.
Rodgers wants to get back to striking at distance but Times won't allow it.
Rodgers is trying to push Times away but Times has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Times .
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Times - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Times slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Times for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Rodgers effectively controlling the action here.
Times pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Times controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
Times lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Times swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Times .#T2#
Times misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Times saw it coming and moves away.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Times moves out of range easily.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Times moves out of range.
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Times .#CL#
Times moves into the clinch.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Times is defending well for now.#BC#
Times manages to break the clinch.
Times is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick from Times . #CL#
Times instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Times breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Times moves out of range.
Rodgers wants to clinch up but Times keeps it at a distance.
Times is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Rodgers moves into range and clinches up with Times .
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Times takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers tries to break free but Times pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Times .
Rodgers wants to get back to striking at distance but Times won't allow it. #BC#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Times tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Times moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.
Rodgers wants to clinch
letting Times counter with a right hand.
Times moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Times misses with a body shot.
Rodgers tries to counter with a clinch but Times shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Times gets tackled into the ropes by Rodgers . Rodgers maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Times throws an elbow but misses.
Times displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodgers up against the ropes.
Rodgers wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Times . Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Times moves into range and clinches up with Rodgers .
Justice Times has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Times tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodgers avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers moves to clinch but Times breaks away
and Times counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rodgers rushes Times and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers tries to clinch up but Times circles away and keeps his distance.
Times slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers . #CL#
Times instigates a clinch.
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Times moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Times takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers .
A telegraphed right hand from Times misses the target.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Times moves out of range.
Times misses with a head kick.
Rodgers throws a big counter head kick but Times avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Times throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Times blocks a head kick by Rodgers .
Times is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Times . Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Times . Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Rodgers drives through and clinches with Times against the ropes. #BC#
Times pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Times is looking to wear down Rodgers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Rodgers clinches up with Times and pushes him back against the ropes.
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!
Rodgers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Times misses with a double jab.
Rodgers throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Times moves into the clinch.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodgers wants to get back to striking at distance but Times won't allow it.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers stalling against the ropes. #BC#
Times breaks the clinch. #T3#
Rodgers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Times keeps the fight on the outside.
Justice Times is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Times .
Justice Times is winning the standup battle so far.
Times will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Times moves out of range.
Times tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Times takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Times gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Times .
Times lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodgers .
Rodgers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodgers managing to block the knees to the body from Times . #BC2#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Travis Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice Times is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Times tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers unleashes a big counter combination but Times bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Times showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Times 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Times !

Event: AW 6
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar stalls.
Rodgers fails to pull guard.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar to keep the fight standing.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Escobar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Rodgers .
Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.#TD#
Escobar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Escobar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rodgers frees his head nicely. Oh but Escobar has switched to an armbar! Rodgers is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pablo Escobar !

Event: AW 5
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Times scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Times closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rodgers is trying to push Times away but Times has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rodgers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Times has him pressed against the ropes.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Times pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Times has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodgers blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Times .#CUT2#
Travis Rodgers 's cut is getting worse.
Times tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers throws a combination. Times tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
Times checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Times paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Times throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Times ducks under and follows up with a left that Times also avoids with ease.
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Times manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Times 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Times misses with a head kick.
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Rodgers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Times stalls.
Rodgers stalling. #BC#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Times clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Times throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Times rushes Rodgers and presses him up against the ropes.
Rodgers tries to circle away but Times has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Times throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Times moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Times clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Rodgers tries to clinch there but Times circles away.
Times wants to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch position.
Times misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Times looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Times wants to counter with a clinch but Rodgers pushes him away.#CL2#
Times moves into the clinch.
Rodgers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Times has Rodgers pressed against the ropes, preventing Rodgers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Times breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Times swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range. #CL2#
Times takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers avoiding damage as Times throws knees to the body.
Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Times .
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Times improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rodgers misses the body punch #CL2#
and Times counters by clinching up.
Rodgers is looking to break free of the clinch but Times has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Times pushes him off.#CL#
Rodgers clinches. #BC2#
Times manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Times moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times has Rodgers pressed against the ropes, preventing Rodgers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodgers missing with knees to the body.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but Times blocks it.
Times controlling the action here for a moment.
Times leaning against his opponent. #T1#
A short right from Times .
Times has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Times swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Times wants to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Times moves into range and clinches up with Rodgers .#BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Times keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Times gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Travis Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Times connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Times swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Times circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Rodgers tries to keep at a distance but Times has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Times is keeping busy.
Rodgers tries to circle away but Times has him pinned against the ropes.
Rodgers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##BC2#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Times has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch. #BC#
Rodgers 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Times gets a clinch. #BC2#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodgers is looking to land body kicks.
Times uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Times throws a combination. Rodgers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Times has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Times manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Times gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Times tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodgers avoids it.
Times dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T4#
Times lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers tries to clinch up but Times circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodgers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Times counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
Travis Rodgers 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Travis Rodgers 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justice Times !

Event: AW3
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and Fossmo counters with a solid body kick.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Fossmo moves out of range.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Fossmo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fossmo scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.#SUB2#
Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fossmo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fossmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rodgers trying to strike off his back.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo with a nice head shot there.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Fossmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fossmo stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Rodgers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Fossmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fossmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Fossmo trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fossmo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fossmo is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fossmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Travis Rodgers 's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fossmo is one step ahead there.
Rodgers looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fossmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Fossmo drops back looking for a leg! Rodgers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodgers manages to kick Fossmo off! Fossmo jumps back into Rodgers 's guard.
Fossmo works over Rodgers with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
The cut above Travis Rodgers 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Travis Rodgers 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
Helge Fossmo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AW 2
Date: Jun 11, 2019

#R1#
Times misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Times scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Times working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodgers is keen to just control but Times is a slippery customer.#T1#
Rodgers wants to stand up but Times is controlling the position.
Times keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Times wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Times avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodgers .
Times is staying active underneath Rodgers , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Times wants to get back to his feet.
Times is refusing to be controlled, as Rodgers sits in half guard.
Rodgers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Times is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Times is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers is controlling the pace.
Rodgers wants to free his trapped foot but Times is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Times gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodgers forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Times is pressing down on Rodgers 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Times is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Times keeps moving.
Rodgers trying to move into half guard but instead Times has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Times trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Times defends well.#SUB#
Rodgers is looking for a triangle but Times pushes his legs off easily.
Times controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodgers wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Times is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Times slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Travis Rodgers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Times closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodgers did well to prevent Times getting side control.
Times passes to side control.
Times controlling from side mount.
Rodgers gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Times slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodgers looking to control.
Rodgers is really struggling to control Times but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodgers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers is trying to keep Times in close.
Times wants to stand but Rodgers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but instead Times has moved into 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.
Rodgers trying to control but Times postures up.
Times prevents Rodgers from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers tries to clinch there but Times circles away.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Times as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodgers or perhaps it was just good defense by Times , which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Times changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodgers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rodgers wants to get back to his feet but Times is dominant here and he's now got Rodgers 's back!#T3#
Times really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodgers . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Times .
Times lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rodgers .
Rodgers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Times .
I really don't envy Rodgers right now.
Times is riding his opponent, not letting Rodgers buck him off. #T4#
Rodgers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Times working for the choke.
Rodgers wants to escape the position.
Times has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Times moves into the clinch.
Rodgers tries to circle away but Times has him pinned against the cage.
Times keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodgers 's efforts to push away.
Times tries to pull guard but Rodgers holds him up against the cage and eventually Times drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Times gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodgers regains guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Times is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodgers looking for a guillotine here but Times defends easily.
Times slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Times looking to sit in guard and control but Rodgers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Times is pulling down on Rodgers 's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodgers , at least for the moment.
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Times swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Times throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodgers uses it to pass to side control.
Rodgers working the ground and pound.
Rodgers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Times sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Times keeps working.
Times can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodgers tries to stand but Times is controlling his head. #T3#
Times misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rodgers wants to control but Times is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rodgers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Times , who protects the arm well.
Times wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Times prevents Rodgers from moving into mount.
Times is trying to control Rodgers 's posture but Rodgers avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Times .
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Times moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Times counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodgers won't be happy with that.

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 Travis Rodgers .
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Rodgers !

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