Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 68: Solo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Rodgers gets caught flat footed, as Kerzner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerzner trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Kerzner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Kerzner is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers pulls Kerzner in to control the position. #T1#
Kerzner tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Kerzner trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodgers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Rodgers.#KD2#
Rodgers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerzner sprawling to the canvas! Kerzner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rodgers finish him?! #ROC2#Kerzner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerzner walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kerzner limp body while Rodgers jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Baker misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker passes Rodgers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a kimura but Rodgers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baker to get the leverage. #T1#
Baker is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Baker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker works his way into full mount!
Rodgers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodgers taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodgers is in a horrible position here. Baker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baker looking to finish with strikes here!
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodgers is looking to escape.
Baker postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rodgers in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rodgers to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Balthazar Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF WNF 40: High Heat in Hilo
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sogrin.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Sogrin.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Sogrin.
Sogrin moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
Sogrin walks into a left hand.
Sogrin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sogrin throws a body kick that misses.
Sogrin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sogrin.
Sogrin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Rodgers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sogrin misses with a looping right.#KD#
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and Sogrin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sogrin looks OK. Rodgers waves Sogrin back to his feet!#ROC#Sogrin is rocked!
Sogrin throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sogrin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Sogrin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sogrin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Sogrin ducks down to avoid it.
Sogrin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Sogrin moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sogrin moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Sogrin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Sogrin. Those never looked like landing.
Sogrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Sogrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Sogrin's head but Sogrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Sogrin moved out of range.
Sogrin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Sogrin.
Sogrin slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Rodgers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sogrin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sogrin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Sogrin.
Sogrin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodgers back to the cage. Sogrin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Rodgers is rocked!
Sogrin fakes the body blow, causing Rodgers to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rodgers goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Sogrin!
A relieved looking Konstantin Sogrin 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: WCF WNF 35: Tommy vs Lucroy
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodgers pinned against the cage. Rodgers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva misses with a low kick as Rodgers jumps back.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anthony Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Rodgers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva looks winded!#KD#
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Rodgers waves Silva back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Silva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Silva is out cold! Rodgers holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Rickson Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.

Event: WCF 47: Khaos vs Cortez
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Rodgers clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Rodgers is rocked!
Baker lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Rodgers head around and knocks him out cold! Baker hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balthazar Baker!
After winning the bout, Balthazar Baker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rico has time to react.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rico.
Rodgers thuds his shin into the meat of Rico's side.
Rico defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers jabs Rico right on the nose. Rico blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
Rico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rico with a poor takedown
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Rico.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rodgers throws a hook but Rico avoids it easily.
Rico moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rodgers has knocked Rico down with a huge combo! Rodgers steps away and waves a wobbly Rico back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rico is rocked!
Rico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Rico should have avoided that one.
Rico is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rico throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
Rico seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Rico does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Rico. That snapped Rodgers's head back.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Rodgers lands a left and a right that send Rico crashing to the mat, dazed. Rodgers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2#
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rico manages to avoid it.
King Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Rico throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Rico shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
Rodgers scores with a leg kick.
Rico lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Rico's leg. Rico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodgers's waist but Rodgers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rico off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodgers misses its target.
Anthony Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Rico.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Rico saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a stiff right hand.
Rico misses with a straight right.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rico shoots in for a double leg but Rodgers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Anthony Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rico fails with the takedown
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Rico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico tries to clinch up
and Rodgers scores with a counter punch that sends Rico to the canvas! Rodgers smells blood - he's punishing Rico with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rico has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
A less than humble Anthony Rodgers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WCF WNF 19: Rua Bolsdeep
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rodgers does it's job there.
Ohoulihan misses with a takedown attempt - Rodgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers thows a body kick. Ohoulihan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ohoulihan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ohoulihan fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Ohoulihan is rocked!
Rodgers connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ohoulihan out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
An out of breath Anthony Rodgers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: F&B 37: Jefferson vs. Yun
Date: Aug 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herrington.
Herrington lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Rodgers gets a clinch.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Rodgers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers pushes Herrington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herrington blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington misses with a punch to the body.
Herrington lands with a light punch inside.
Herrington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herrington has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Herrington tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Herrington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers's elbow. #T1#
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Herrington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herrington wants to stall.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Herrington.
Herrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodgers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Herrington can turn it around.
Herrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Herrington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herrington wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
Herrington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herrington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herrington looking to stall. #T2#
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Herrington wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodgers won't allow it.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herrington misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herrington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Herrington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodgers moves out of range as Herrington strikes.
Herrington jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Herrington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands. #T3#
Herrington misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herrington presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Herrington can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Herrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Herrington controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodgers as Herrington tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodgers as Herrington tries to tie him up.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Herrington tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Herrington misses with the head strike.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Herrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Herrington manages to break the clinch.
Herrington throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Rodgers clinches with his opponent.
Herrington misses with the head strike.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Herrington's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Herrington.
Herrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herrington backwards.
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 Anthony Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Herrington didn't see that one coming.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab lands there for Rodgers.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herrington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herrington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodgers. Rodgers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Herrington. #CL#
Rodgers rushes Herrington and presses him up against the cage.
Herrington is looking to control Rodgers's arms but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herrington has his back to the cage.
Herrington stalls.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Herrington manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Herrington blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick.
Herrington throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.#T1##CL#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Herrington fails to land.
Rodgers pushes Herrington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herrington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Herrington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodgers prevents Herrington from breaking the clinch.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington stalls.
Herrington tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Herrington stalling against the cage.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrington's elbow.
Herrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anthony Rodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Herrington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herringtons head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers tries to work over Herrington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herrington takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Herrington is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Herrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers lands with a right to the head.
Herrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodgers unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Herrington! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rodgers is unloading with more strikes now! Herrington drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
An out of breath Anthony Rodgers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 32 - Red Eagle vs Slugs
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Gunner avoids them all with ease.
Gunner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Nice shot by Gunner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers throws a jab when Gunner was well out of range.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Despite the aggression on Rodgers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Gunner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers.
Gunner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunner tries to score with a low kick but Rodgers moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Gunner.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers.
Gunner feints and then cracks Rodgers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodgers down.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunner blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers feints a jab promting Gunner to slip. Rodgers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range. #CL#
Gunner closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Gunner throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Gunner is looking to counter with head kicks.
A clash of legs there as Gunner blocks the low kick.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunner tries to clinch but Rodgers is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Gunner.
Rodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunner's sensitive parts.
Gunner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Gunner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodgers.
Gunner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunner.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Rodgers shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Rodgers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Gunner catches Rodgers right on the button with a cross.
Rodgers throws a front kick aimed at Gunner's knee but Gunner avoids it well.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Gunner with a series of wild strikes but Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Rodgers misses with a double jab.
A big left from Gunner misses.
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Gunner ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunner throws a wild body kick that Rodgers sees coming a mile off.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodgers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunner. Gunner obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunner. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Gunner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target.
Rodgers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodgers stalks Gunner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunner's face. Gunner staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
Gunner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunner lands a front kick.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunner is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Gunner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Gunner's legs.
Gunner moves out of range of the body kick from Rodgers. #T4#
Good exchange - Gunner coming out on top.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Anthony Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunner ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Jab, jab by Gunner - just one landing. #ROC#Rodgers is rocked!
Gunner feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Rodgers collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jet Gunner!
Jet Gunner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC Bloodbath 2
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin checks a low kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Godwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Godwin throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Godwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
Rodgers misses with a double jab
and Godwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godwin flicks out a counter leg kick but Rodgers steps away.
Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodgers cracks Godwin with a good jab.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Godwin moves out of range easily.
Rodgers throws a one two combo.
Rodgers misses with a body punch
and Godwin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodgers's knee momentarily.
Godwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godwin thuds his right hand into Rodgers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Godwin with a nice calf kick.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Godwin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodgers scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin throws a low kick, looking for Rodgers's leg but Rodgers calmly moves out of range.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Godwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Godwin avoids nicely.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Godwin throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rodgers crashing down! Rodgers tries to stagger back to his feet but Godwin just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rodgers asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 18 - Rodrigues x Slingin
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Rodgers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Life moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Life bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodgers's head backwards.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Life.
Rodgers lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Life.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Life counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Life's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Life misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Life. Beautiful body shot.
Rodgers moves out of range as Life strikes.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Life ducks under and follows up with a left that Life also avoids with ease.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Life bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Life moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Life throws out the jab.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick
and Life counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Life.
Rodgers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Life misses the target.
Rodgers misses with a double jab
and Life cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Life throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Life misses the target. #T2#
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Life as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Life points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rodgers wakes up just in time to hear Life thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). GP Life!
GP Life decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 13 - Barbosa vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Rodgers wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Silva tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Rodgers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Silva pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!
Silva unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rodgers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Silva is unloading with more strikes now! Rodgers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Silva!
Felix Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness 32 Petrov vs Jansen
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Rodgers tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreria - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreria.
Ferreria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Ferreria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreria tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position.
Rodgers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreria.
Rodgers gets through Ferreria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferreria.
Ferreria blocks an uppercut.
Ferreria lands with a right to the head.
Ferreria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreria uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreria.
Ferreria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Ferreria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Ferreria moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Rodgers! Ferreria continues to tee off on Rodgers, landing with a left and a right! Ferreria connects with a right hand that leaves Rodgers sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Ferreria!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Ferreria!
An out of breath Alex Ferreria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness 30 West Vs Hawkins
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Camoran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodgers cracks the inside of Camoran's front leg.
Camoran slips a jab from Rodgers.
Camoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Rodgers throws the left hand but Camoran avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Camoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers cracks Camoran with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Camoran moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Camoran avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage. #T1#
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Camoran looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Camoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camoran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camoran misses with a hook.
Camoran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camoran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers. #T2#
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camoran manages to avoid it.
Camoran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Rodgers.
Camoran moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Camoran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camoran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Camoran throwing a counter right hand but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camoran.
Rodgers cracks Camoran with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camoran blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Camoran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Camoran's head but Camoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Camoran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Camoran sends Rodgers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Camoran is motioning to the referee to let Rodgers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Rodgers is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Rodgers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camoran closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rodgers out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mankar Camoran!
After winning the bout, Mankar Camoran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Madness Fright Night 18
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersson has time to react.
Rodgers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodgers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Petersson with a series of wild strikes but Petersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petersson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Petersson is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Petersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Petersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a hook but Petersson avoids it easily.
Petersson lands a head shot.#T1#
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Petersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Petersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Rodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Petersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.#KD2#
Rodgers lands a big head kick that sends Petersson tumbling to the mat! Rodgers takes a step backwards and waves Petersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Petersson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Petersson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rodgers swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Petersson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Madness Fright Night 14
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Ochila avoids it.
Ochila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ochila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodgers will feel that in the morning.
Ochila throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochila closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Ochila has been cut.
Ochila feints and then cracks Rodgers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodgers down. #T1#
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Ochila had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochila.
Ochila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers throws a counter high kick but Ochila was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Ochila counters with a big head kick but Rodgers shrugs it off.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Ochila.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ochila counters with a body kick.
Ochila dips to his left and cracks Rodgers with an uppercut!
Ochila has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ochila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Rodgers is rocked!#CL2#
Ochila gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers.
Ochila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Ochila looks winded!
Rodgers lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Ochila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers tries to work over Ochila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Rodgers.
Rodgers drops Ochila with a big left hand! Ochila is injured, injured bad! Rodgers jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 6
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Master moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Master is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Master closes the distance but Rodgers moves to the side
and Rodgers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rodgers cracks Master with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like New Master has been cut.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Master off balance momentarily.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodgers!
Master is breathing heavily.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Master steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodgers. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Master moved out of range.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Master.
Rodgers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Master tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Master looks to clinch
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Master.#KD2#
Rodgers drops Master with a beautiful combination! Master stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodgers is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Master is rocked!
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!
Master is aggressively charging in as Rodgers backs up avoiding any damage. Rodgers tosses out a jab and Master runs right into it face first! Master is out cold! Rodgers dropped down on all fours and is barking in Master's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness Insanity 2
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Bogduk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bogduk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bogduk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like FunkBoy Bogduk has been cut.
Bogduk misses the body punch
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD2#
Rodgers cracks Bogduk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rodgers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bogduk to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers catches Bogduk with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bogduk forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Rodgers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ihantala. That's going to slow Rodgers down.
Rodgers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ihantala can pounce on him.
Ihantala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ihantala throws a leg kick which misses Rodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodgers tries to avoid it.
Ihantala ducks right into an uppercut from Rodgers.
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.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Ihantala is looking to slow Rodgers down with leg kicks.
Rodgers cracks Ihantala with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ihantala.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodgers.
Ihantala delivers a nice body kick.
Ihantala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodgers's sensitive parts.
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Ihantala avoids it well.
Rodgers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ihantala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ihantala tried to score with a low kick but Rodgers checks it.
Ihantala throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Ihantala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ihantala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Rodgers backs away, Ihantala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Ihantala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ihantala.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ihantala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ihantala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodgers's calf.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Ihantala moved out of range.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ihantala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ihantala - that will leave a mark!
Rodgers misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ihantala scores with a head kick. Rodgers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Ihantala ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ihantala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Rodgers.
Rodgers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodgers sizes up Ihantala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Ihantala is just out of range.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ihantala wants to land a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers works Ihantala's body with a nice hook.
Ihantala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers.
Ihantala moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ihantala. Rodgers shrugs it off though. #T3#
Ihantala moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.#KD2#
Rodgers lands a big right hand that sends Ihantala crashing to the mat! Rodgers stays standing though and waves Ihantala back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ihantala is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.
Rodgers moves in close and cracks Ihantala with a massive right hand! Ihantala, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rodgers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!

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