Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Sadaval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sadaval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadaval 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.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval slips a jab from Rodgers .
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Sadaval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Sadaval.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sadaval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Sadaval finds it's target.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Sadaval's ribs.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Sadaval counter with a right hand.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Sadaval sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sadaval instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadaval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Sadaval is pressed up against the cage. Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sadaval down to the mat. Sadaval avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .#TD2#
Sadaval gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodgers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodgers trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is working Sadaval over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rodgers with a nice head shot there.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sadaval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadaval has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Sadaval postures up. #SUB2#
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadaval defends well.#SUB2#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadaval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadaval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sadaval wants to stand but Rodgers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rodgers has an active guard here but Sadaval has managed to pass into half guard.
Sadaval seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodgers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for a guillotine here but Sadaval defends easily.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Rodgers .
A punch lands to the side of Sadaval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadaval stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sadaval wants it to stay on the feet.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Sadaval counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval cracks Rodgers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Sadaval's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers punishes Sadaval's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Sadaval.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval counters with a two punch combo.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sadaval.
Sadaval wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodgers jabs Sadaval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sadaval rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
No joy there for Sadaval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Sadaval saw it coming and moves away.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Sadaval's defenses.
Rodgers takes one on the button.
Sadaval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Sadaval checks it
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Rodgers 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadaval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a left to the body.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Sadaval is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sadaval's waist but Sadaval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodgers off to one side.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadaval is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Sadaval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .#CL#
Sadaval closes the distance and pushes Rodgers back into the cage.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadaval finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadaval.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadaval is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Sadaval circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sadaval rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Rodgers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodgers wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodgers . #T4#
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Sadaval trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sadaval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sadaval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sadaval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sadaval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rodgers looking to score a takedown here. Sadaval is defending well but Rodgers drives through and ends up in Sadaval's guard.
Rodgers won't allow Sadaval to get back to his feet.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadaval haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodgers prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Rodgers isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers stands and throws Sadaval's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.#T2#
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadaval keeps working.
Sadaval takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a strike aimed at the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodgers .
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.
Rodgers working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers working the ground and pound but Sadaval is defending the strikes.
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but Sadaval denies him.
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers grinds an elbow into Sadaval's temple. #T3#
Rodgers landing a few strikes.
Sadaval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodgers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sadaval is avoiding damage well.
Sadaval taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodgers is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers working the head with strikes.
Sadaval is trying to buck Rodgers off.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Rodgers is putting a hurting on Sadaval here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodgers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Rodgers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodgers prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodgers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sadaval works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sadaval on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers throwing shots but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is not content to let Rodgers control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Rodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai jabs Rodgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chai did well to prevent Rodgers getting side control.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Rodgers in his half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Rodgers is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Chai wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Rodgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers works over Chai with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Rodgers is in close to Chai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodgers trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodgers lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai 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#
Rodgers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodgers .#SUB2#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rodgers has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Rodgers there.#TD#
Chai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodgers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet. #T1#
Rodgers seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai is looking to advance position but Rodgers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Rodgers lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
Chai is keeping busy.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Rodgers to control.
Rodgers punches the canvas rather than the man.
Chai grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers punishes Chai with strikes from the back mount.
Chai tries to break free.
Rodgers is punishing Chai with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rodgers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers .
Rodgers is punishing Chai with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Rodgers landing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai trying to control the hands but Rodgers won't let him.
Good control from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Chai breaks Rodgers 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chai is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rodgers scores with a jab to the head.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Chai moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Chai catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodgers jabs at Chai's body.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Rodgers lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Rodgers dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Chai rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodgers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodgers goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Chai 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.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers .
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 tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai darts in looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodgers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chai is thwarting Rodgers 's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Chai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers manages to get to full guard.
Chai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Rodgers is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Rodgers .
I've got Rodgers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodgers enables Camble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodgers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Camble wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camble.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Camble is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rodgers has his foot on Camble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camble works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camble's guard. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Camble has his hands on Rodgers 's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camble trying to control the position.
Camble keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Camble looking to control.
Camble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camble has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Camble pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camble working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers postures up and lands a big shot to Camble's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble has his hands on Rodgers 's head, controlling the position.
Rodgers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camble looking to control. #T2#
Rodgers works over Camble with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Camble is looking for a triangle but Rodgers pushes his legs off easily.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camble has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Camble has his foot on Rodgers 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodgers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodgers is working Camble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Camble working for a triangle but Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers postures up and lands a big shot to Camble's brow. #T3#
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
Rodgers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodgers lands a couple of elbows.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camble's head.
Camble keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Camble has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodgers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodgers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers stands up over Camble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Rodgers trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
Camble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodgers trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Camble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodgers is looking for a triangle but Camble pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodgers .
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camble manages to avoid it.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camble is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Camble circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Camble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers fails with the takedown.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Camble takes a swing at Rodgers 's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Rodgers misses
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and Camble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camble lands a slapping body shot.
Rodgers takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble lands a nice shot to the body.
Camble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Camble is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodgers .
Mike Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Camble looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Camble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camble scores with a three punch combo!
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camble finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Camble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camble is looking to wear down Rodgers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Camble circles away easily
and Camble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camble looks to land a body kick but Rodgers moved away.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and Camble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camble scores with the left hand. Rodgers knows he should have avoided that one.
Camble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodgers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camble misses with a body shot. #T2#
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
and Camble counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Camble counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camble lands a nice shot that snaps Rodgers 's head back.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camble defends it nicely.
Camble tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers jabs Camble right on the nose. Camble blinks but takes it well.
Camble lands a head shot.
Mike Camble is winning the standup battle so far.
Camble tests Rodgers 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##TD2#
Rodgers shoots in and gets a takedown into Camble's guard.
Camble looking to control.
Rodgers trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodgers is in close to Camble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Camble is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camble's head.
Camble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Camble.
Rodgers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
Rodgers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Rodgers postures up and lands a big shot to Camble's brow.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Camble.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Camble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodgers lands a couple of elbows.
Rodgers is in close to Camble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers pushing down on Camble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camble.
Camble has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Camble working for a triangle but Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Camble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Camble dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rodgers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Camble.
Rodgers defending well as Camble loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Camble scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Camble.
Camble was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Camble moves out of range.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Camble counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodgers 's knee momentarily.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Camble lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodgers will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers , as that shot connected.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
Camble appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camble lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodgers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mike Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rodgers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
letting Camble counter with a right hand.
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Camble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodgers swings for the body but Camble moves out of range.
Camble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodgers shoots in but Camble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodgers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camble circles away.
Camble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Camble counters with a nice body shot.
Rodgers takes one to the chin there.
Camble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camble moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. Camble tries to sprawl out of it but Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camble lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Camble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Camble sits in half guard.
Rodgers is trying to get back to full guard.
Camble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
Rodgers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camble pulls his head out easily.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rodgers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camble pulls his head out easily.
Camble working over Rodgers with some ground and pound. Rodgers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Camble controlling the action here.
Rodgers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camble is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camble content to control rather than advance.
Rodgers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camble chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Camble stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rodgers has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Camble manages to get his head free but now Rodgers has transitioned to an armbar! Camble grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rodgers ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Rodgers !
After the fight, Keith Rodgers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mormaer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Rodgers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mormaer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodgers has passed into half guard!
Mormaer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mormaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers winds up and cracks Mormaer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Mormaer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers lands strikes from half guard.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mormaer is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rodgers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mormaer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Mormaer has hold of Rodgers 's hands but Rodgers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodgers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers drops an elbow to the side of Mormaer's head. #SUB2#
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Rodgers there.
We've been hearing that Rodgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mormaer tries to roll over but Rodgers keeps him under control.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Mormaer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers is really struggling to control Mormaer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB2#
Mormaer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers trying to control from half guard but Mormaer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mormaer tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Mormaer is defending well.
Ground and pound from Rodgers .
Mormaer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers prevents Mormaer from improving his position.
Rodgers slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Mormaer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Mormaer wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
Rodgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mormaer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Mormaer has hold of Rodgers 's hands but Rodgers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Mormaer's temple.
Rodgers working the head and body with strikes.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mormaer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mormaer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mormaer.#SUB2#
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rodgers works Mormaer's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers lands a jab to Mormaer's midsection.
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodgers .
Mormaer is looking to reverse the position.
Rodgers slows the pace down.
Mormaer taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mormaer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodgers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodgers cracks Mormaer with a big right hand but Mormaer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Mormaer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mormaer is looking for a sweep.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Mormaer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodgers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mormaer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mormaer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodgers is keen to just control but Mormaer is a slippery customer.#T2#
Mormaer is trying to maintain the position but Rodgers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodgers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Mormaer's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Mormaer's temple.
Rodgers drops an elbow to the side of Mormaer's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mormaer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers working the head and body with strikes.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.
Rodgers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Rodgers wants to control but Mormaer is keeping him busy.
Mormaer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers wants to take a breather but Mormaer is having none of it.
Mormaer won't allow Rodgers to pass to mount.
Rodgers is thwarting Mormaer's attempts to control the position.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mormaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mormaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Mormaer wants to get back to full guard.
Mormaer is refusing to be controlled, as Rodgers sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Mormaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mormaer wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers slips a nice elbow through Mormaer's hands, connecting with Mormaer's forehead.
Rodgers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Rodgers .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mormaer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
Aonghus Mormaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Rodgers . #TD#
Rodgers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mormaer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Mormaer's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mormaer can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mormaer 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. #SUB2#
Mormaer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers works over Mormaer with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mormaer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Keith Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mormaer wants to get back to full guard.
Mormaer keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodgers in particular looking to stall.
Mormaer taking some punishment here, with Rodgers in his half guard.
Mormaer tries to roll over but Rodgers keeps him under control.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rodgers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mormaer trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodgers in particular looking to stall.
Rodgers wants to free his trapped foot but Mormaer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Mormaer tries to roll over but Rodgers keeps him under control.
Rodgers passes to side control. #T3#
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mormaer prevents Rodgers from improving position.
Mormaer is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
Mormaer being controlled for a moment.
Mormaer is trying to improve his position.
Rodgers controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Mormaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mormaer is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mormaer is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mormaer keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodgers 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith 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: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Rodgers connects with a right hand. McConnell shakes it off.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Rodgers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell slips a jab from Rodgers .
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Rodgers takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers cracks McConnell with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConnell wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McConnell pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers lands a couple of digs.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving. #T3#
McConnell is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell counters with a two punch combo.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers digs a good body shot into McConnell's ribs.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
Rodgers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers punishes McConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as McConnell blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McConnell.
Rodgers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodgers swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McConnell misses with a looping left.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by McConnell.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell slips under a jab from Rodgers .
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McConnell throws a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but McConnell seems unphased.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McConnell throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into McConnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McConnell slips a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .#T3#
McConnell lands with a shot to the body.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Rodgers .
McConnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McConnell. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rodgers lands a nice hook to McConnell's body. McConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. McConnell tries to sprawl out of it but Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McConnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell leaves Rodgers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodgers lands a jab to McConnell's midsection.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McConnell throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McConnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers .
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McConnell pinned against the cage. McConnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
McConnell catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McConnell thumps Rodgers with a low kick.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rodgers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Rodgers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodgers has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
McConnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McConnell defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell misses with a body shot
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodgers ! McConnell lets Rodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rodgers 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!
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a big left hand that crumples Rodgers ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'.

Event: GAMMA#1022 Maline vs Herbert
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Kelly looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rodgers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly lands a jab.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers . #T1#
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keith Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly slips under a jab from Rodgers .
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Kelly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kelly.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Rodgers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers postures up and lands a big shot to Kelly's brow. #SUB#
Kelly working for a triangle but Rodgers defends it easily. #T3#
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Rodgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodgers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rodgers wants to stand but Kelly is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robert Kelly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rodgers takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Rodgers throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
A low kick from Rodgers misses #TD#
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Rodgers didn't expect that.
Kelly postures up in Rodgers 's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
Kelly throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kelly trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Rodgers wants to stand but Kelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodgers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kelly working for submissions but it's allowed Rodgers to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kelly trying to control here.
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet. #T3#
Rodgers is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Rodgers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodgers won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodgers 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Kelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodgers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly looking to control but instead Rodgers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rodgers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rodgers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodgers regains half guard.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodgers is concentrating on defense, preventing Kelly from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Keith Rodgers has been cut.
Kelly feints a jab promting Rodgers to slip. Kelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rodgers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kelly misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kelly connects with the punch.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Kelly slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Kelly tries to counter with a takedown but Rodgers is quick to defend against it.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly attempts a counter takedown but Rodgers avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly tries to counter with a takedown but Rodgers is quick to defend against it.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kelly connects with a jab.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Kelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kelly counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodgers won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Kelly goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kelly but great work by Rodgers .
Rodgers cracks Kelly with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Rodgers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rodgers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Rodgers wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Kelly!
A relieved looking Robert Kelly 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: GAMMA#1015 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Rodgers leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law blocks a jab.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodgers as he jumps to the side.
Rodgers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Law defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Law shoots in.#TD#
Law shoots in and bounces Rodgers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Rodgers blocks nicely.
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Law postures up. #SUB#
Law drops back looking for a leg! Rodgers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodgers manages to kick Law off! Law jumps back into Rodgers 's guard.
Law has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodgers pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
Law 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.#T2#
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodgers looking to control.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law is looking to pass into half guard but Rodgers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodgers is in guard.#REVB#
Law trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers is looking to stand up but Law won't let him.
Law throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Law throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T3##SUB#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodgers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Law looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodgers has picked Law up and slammed him! Law can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodgers manages to pass to side control!
Law takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rodgers wants to stand but Law has his arm trapped.
Rodgers cracks Law with a big elbow.
Law tries to bench press Rodgers off him but Rodgers keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers taking a breather here.
Law struggling a bit here.#T4#
Rodgers takes a little break here. Law wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Law to see if he's OK.
Law gets back to half guard.
Rodgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Law does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Law manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers working some strikes from top position.
Law keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Law fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers avoids it really well and circles away.
And Rodgers tries to counter it with a takedown but Law pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Law looks for a takedown but Rodgers sprawls well.
Rodgers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Rodgers . No joy for Law on that attempt.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodgers . That snapped Law's head back.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodgers swivels and escapes.
Rodgers feints the counter takedown.
Rodgers feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Law blocks a jab.
Good work by Law as he checks the leg kick.
Tyson Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law. #T2#
Law with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodgers to score with a decent uppercut.
Keith Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Rodgers .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodgers defends it nicely.
And Rodgers tries to counter it with a takedown but Law pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Law feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Rodgers . #T3#
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Law 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 Law off to one side.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers with a nice calf kick.
Rodgers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Law rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Law bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodgers is trying to improve his position.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom here.
Law throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodgers 's head but Rodgers avoids it well.#T4##SUB#
Law wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodgers , who protects the arm well.
Rodgers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Law connects with a decent elbow.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodgers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodgers wants to control but Law postures up.
Law lands some shots froms side control.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers is trying to control Law's posture but Law avoids it.
Rodgers is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers dips to his left and cracks Law with an uppercut!
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .
Law drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodgers sprawls and moves away.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodgers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Law's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodgers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Law scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Law tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Law ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Law walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Rodgers . No joy for Law on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers throws a hook but Law avoids it easily.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodgers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodgers is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Rodgers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .
Law avoids the body shot from Rodgers .
Rodgers scores with a jab to the body.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers .
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodgers is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Rodgers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Law 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 Law off to one side.
Law takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Law staying out of range there.#T3#
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target.
Rodgers swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Rodgers counters with a single leg into guard. Law didn't expect that.
Law can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rodgers 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Law can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodgers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Law punching from the bottom.
Law missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers is controlling the pace.
Law wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodgers 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith 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: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
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.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
Rodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
Rodgers trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodgers into the cage.#TD#
Rodgers has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers wants to take a breather but Garcia manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodgers passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rodgers there.
Rodgers throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Rodgers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Rodgers thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rodgers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers is looking to sweep but instead, Garcia has passed into half guard.
Rodgers trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Rodgers wants to control but Garcia passes into side.
Garcia is staying tight to Rodgers 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Diego Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Rodgers moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodgers is able to avoid easily.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodgers is defended easily by Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers misses with a straight right. #T1#
Rodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Rodgers tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Rodgers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Keith Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Rodgers postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rodgers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Rodgers controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia is pushing down on Rodgers 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodgers is trying to control but Garcia manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Garcia throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers .
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia takes one on the button.#T1#
Rodgers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia takes a swing at Rodgers 's ribcage but misses.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Garcia throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Rodgers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Rodgers 's head back. #TD#
Rodgers drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Rodgers is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Rodgers trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia 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#
Rodgers is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted?
Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Garcia 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.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Rodgers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well. #SUB#
Rodgers actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Garcia.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
That kick from Rodgers tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Rodgers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McConnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodgers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodgers won't allow McConnell to sweep him here.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers won't allow McConnell to sweep him here.
McConnell keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConnell. That did some damage!
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
Rodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodgers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
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.#T2#
McConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
McConnell tries to sprawl but Rodgers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McConnell is positioning himself well to prevent Rodgers advancing to mount.
Rodgers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodgers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodgers .
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Rodgers 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Rodgers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McConnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodgers works his way into full mount!
Rodgers tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
McConnell wants to hold on but Rodgers pushes him away.
Rodgers tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
Rodgers looking to ground and pound but McConnell is blocking nicely. #T4#
McConnell wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers throwing strikes here but McConnell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rodgers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodgers thowing shots but they're missing.
Rodgers punching from mount but McConnell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rodgers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers breaks from McConnell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McConnell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodgers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodgers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McConnell hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt - McConnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. McConnell moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers .
Rodgers has his takedown stuffed
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McConnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers thumps McConnell with a low kick.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
McConnell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McConnell there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. McConnell tries to sprawl out of it but Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McConnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers tries to land a body kick
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.#T3#
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but McConnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McConnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from McConnell does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers .
McConnell misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
McConnell needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces McConnell off the cage and back into range.
McConnell defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand. #T4##TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McConnell to the mat! McConnell manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McConnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
McConnell throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McConnell misses with a double jab
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Rodgers gets a clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers goes for a double leg but McConnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McConnell continues to drive forward.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage. #BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of McConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McConnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers is looking to clinch.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but McConnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from McConnell.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McConnell as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodgers ! McConnell lets Rodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Rodgers lands an impressive looking overhand right. McConnell doesn't seem phased though.
Rodgers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodgers goes for a double leg but McConnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McConnell continues to drive forward.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
McConnell misses with a body punch. #T4##BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McConnell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnell. McConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
Rodgers cracks McConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.
McConnell moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton McConnell.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Rodgers gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodgers lands strikes from half guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roth pushes Rodgers off looking to stand but Rodgers dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodgers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodgers stops Roth from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Rodgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Rodgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Rodgers is controlling him well.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodgers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth is trying to stand back up but Rodgers is controlling him #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Roth defends it.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodgers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rodgers with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Rodgers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodgers lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount and Roth is in trouble!
Roth is trying to stand up.
Rodgers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roth looks a forlorn figure.
Rodgers landing punches.
Roth working to try and regain half guard.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Roth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roth taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .#ROC#Roth is rocked!#T4#
Roth wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount.
Roth is still in real trouble! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rodgers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers breaks from Roth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roth is in a horrible position here. Rodgers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodgers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roth's face.
Rodgers connects with a bit shot that sees Roth covering up! More strikes from Rodgers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodgers is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Rodgers !

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Rodgers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
Weight throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers cracks Weight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.
Rodgers with a nice calf kick.
Rodgers dodges the punch combination from Weight.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Weight throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight stalks Rodgers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodgers 's face. Rodgers staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Rodgers has been cut.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Weight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weight moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
Weight throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Weight stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodgers . Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Weight moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Rodgers has Weight up against the cage in a clinch.
Weight presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight. #BC2#
Weight breaks from the clinch.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodgers .
A combination from Weight does no damage. #T3#
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Weight throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a jab.
Rodgers motions for Weight to come forward. Rodgers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .#T4#
Weight avoids the body shot from Rodgers . #CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch.
Rodgers tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.
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!#BC2#
Weight breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers throws the left hand but Weight avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Weight avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers .
Weight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodgers at a distance.
Weight misses with a two punch combination.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Rodgers 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weight lands with a nice combination. Rodgers backs away looking to recover.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Weight moved out of range.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Weight checks it.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers dodges the punch combination from Weight.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Weight takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodgers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers scores with a nice strike.
Rodgers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weight counters with a left and a right... And another left! Rodgers is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
During a confident post fight interview, Welter Weight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Karmax loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers , as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodgers .
Karmax throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Rodgers cracks Karmax with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karmax checks a low kick from Rodgers .
Karmax fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodgers feints and then cracks Karmax's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karmax down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karmax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karmax misses with a looping right.
Karmax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodgers with the inside leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Karmax.
Rodgers feints a counter leg kick.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karmax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karmax digs a good body shot into Rodgers 's ribs.
Karmax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karmax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
letting Karmax counter with a right hand.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karmax.
Karmax needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karmax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers misses with a body shot
enabling Karmax to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karmax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karmax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Karmax misses with a wild body shot.
Karmax just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karmax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodgers jabs Karmax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karmax slips a straight right by Rodgers .
A quick step to the side and Karmax tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
Rodgers throws a nice head kick!
Rodgers slips a jab and a cross from Karmax.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Karmax takes a swing at Rodgers 's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karmax moves away.
Karmax circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Karmax counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karmax wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Karmax stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers .#SUB2#
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karmax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karmax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karmax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for subs off his back but Karmax has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Rodgers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karmax scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karmax seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers is looking to control Karmax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted?
Karmax drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Karmax has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karmax landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Karmax.
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!
Karmax prevents Rodgers from improving his position.
Karmax scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Razkan Karmax will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karmax doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers stuns Karmax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Rodgers .
Karmax swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Karmax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers sizes up Karmax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Rodgers clinches up with Karmax and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Karmax avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Karmax can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
Karmax lands a body shot.
Karmax presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Karmax. #T1#
Karmax tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Karmax back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karmax.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karmax.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Karmax blocks it.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Karmax controls the action.
A short left from Karmax.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karmax fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rodgers tightens his grip and picks Karmax up, before dumping him to the ground. Karmax manages to land in guard.
Karmax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karmax pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage.
Karmax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Karmax.#T2#
Rodgers is fighting to break Karmax's control of his arms but Karmax is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karmax is trying to hold Rodgers in close to prevent damage but Rodgers has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karmax keeps working.
Karmax tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg.
Karmax wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Rodgers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karmax manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Karmax wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodgers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodgers cracks Karmax with a solid left hand.
Rodgers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karmax has control of Rodgers 's left arm, preventing Rodgers from doing any damage.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Karmax has wrist control.
Rodgers lands a couple of elbows.
Karmax wants to sweep here but Rodgers controlling him for the moment.
Rodgers chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karmax is keeping the position for now.
Karmax 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#
Razkan Karmax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers taking some punishment here, with Karmax in his half guard.
Rodgers is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Karmax is controlling well.
Rodgers has a hand on Karmax's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karmax takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Karmax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodgers to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Rodgers .
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab.
Rodgers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karmax counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karmax.
Karmax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karmax is looking to wear down Rodgers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab from Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Karmax slips the punch.
Karmax is looking to counter punch.
Karmax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karmax misses with a body shot.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Karmax is just out of range.#T1#
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karmax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karmax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Karmax didn't see that one coming.
Karmax feints and then cracks Rodgers 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodgers down.
Karmax 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.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karmax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Karmax checks it.
Karmax misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Karmax misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karmax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers .#T2#
Karmax scores with a jab to the head.
Rodgers cracks Karmax with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karmax lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Karmax misses its intended target.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Karmax's front leg but catches the back leg as Karmax tries to avoid it.
Karmax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers feints a counter leg kick.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Karmax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers scores with a nice strike.
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Rodgers .
Karmax just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Karmax tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Karmax circles away easily
and Karmax counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karmax.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karmax blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karmax. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers .
Karmax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Karmax's head.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karmax.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karmax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Karmax dips to his left and cracks Rodgers with an uppercut!
Karmax looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karmax thuds a left hand into Rodgers 's body.#T4#
Karmax lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karmax counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karmax ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rodgers out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razkan Karmax!
A very excited looking Razkan Karmax made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Brooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Brooks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rodgers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brooks with a body shot.
Rodgers checks a leg kick.
Brooks tries to work over Rodgers 's front leg with a kick but Rodgers checks it.
Brooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Rodgers catches Brooks right on the button with a cross.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brooks connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks walks into a left hand.
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Brooks throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
Rodgers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brooks.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Rodgers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodgers wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Brooks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodgers content to stall in guard here.
Rodgers throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rodgers working a defensive guard here.
Brooks throws a big right hand that misses.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Rodgers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rodgers working for submissions but it's allowed Brooks to get to half guard.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodgers 's head.
Brooks is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks trying to mount his opponent but Rodgers defends it.
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Brooks is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodgers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.#SUB2#
Rodgers has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Rodgers closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks lands a slapping body shot.
Brooks with a nice calf kick.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks dips to his left and cracks Rodgers with an uppercut!
Eric Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.

Brooks wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Brooks connects with a high kick.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Brooks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brooks 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.
Brooks throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodgers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Brooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brooks jabs at Rodgers 's body.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Brooks.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Rodgers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brooks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Rodgers counters with a thumping low kick.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers lands an overhand right.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Brooks.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Brooks.
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 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brooks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Brooks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Rodgers clinches.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers checks a low kick from Brooks.
Rodgers lands a right hook to the body.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the head.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
Brooks is looking to slow Rodgers down with leg kicks.
Brooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodgers in his tracks.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Brooks tenderised Rodgers 's leg. Rodgers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brooks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Rodgers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brooks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brooks throws a push kick but Rodgers slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rodgers closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks. #T1#
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brooks is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Brooks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Brooks's body.
Brooks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brooks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eric Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brooks. That's going to slow Rodgers down.
Brooks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brooks throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brooks pushes Rodgers away with a front kick.
Rodgers connects with a right hand. Brooks shakes it off.#CL2#
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks misses with the head strike. #T2#
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodgers avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers lands a jab to the head.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Brooks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodgers . That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brooks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodgers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodgers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Brooks counters with a leg kick.
Brooks walks into a jab.
Brooks scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Brooks.
Brooks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodgers sizes up Brooks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Brooks throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Brooks ducks right into an uppercut from Rodgers .
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodgers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brooks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brooks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brooks slips a jab 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 throws a low kick but Brooks moves out of range easily.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Brooks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers .
Brooks tries to land a leg kick but Rodgers saw it coming and moves away.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Rodgers .
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
Rodgers tries to work over Brooks's front leg with a kick but Brooks checks it.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick from Brooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers with a hook.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by McCraken.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Rodgers scores with a jab. McCraken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Rodgers 's ribs.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Rodgers misses the jab.#T2#
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
McCraken 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.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Rodgers moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rodgers swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers looks for a takedown but McCraken sprawls well.
As Rodgers backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
Rodgers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodgers slips under a jab from McCraken.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodgers .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
McCraken is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodgers connects with a decent elbow.
Rodgers is working McCraken over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCraken to see if he's OK.
McCraken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rodgers looks to land a strike but McCraken avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCraken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers pushing down on McCraken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodgers with a jab.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Rodgers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
McCraken cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Rodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Rodgers takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Rodgers .
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Rodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a straight right. #T2#
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodgers scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCraken throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
McCraken slips under a jab.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Nice cross by McCraken.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Rodgers slips a straight right by McCraken.
A shot to the liver by Rodgers . Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodgers cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken slips a jab from Rodgers .
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a body kick that stops Rodgers in his tracks momentarily.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodgers misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Rodgers throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Rodgers slips under a jab from McCraken.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
McCraken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodgers circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
Rodgers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodgers throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Rodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCraken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A very excited looking Dougal McCraken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers walks into a stiff left hand from Gerber.
Rodgers moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Gerber 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.
Gerber throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gerber blocks the low kick.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice body kick.
Gerber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Rodgers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodgers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Gerber closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rodgers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gerber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerber is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodgers lands a couple of elbows.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodgers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers postures up. #SUB#
Gerber looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gerber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Rodgers coming out on top.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Gerber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Gerber moves into the clinch.
Gerber gets underhooks to prevent Rodgers 's takedown attempt.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Gerber pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gerber struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers is stalling here.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Rodgers effectively controlling the action here.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Gerber is pressed up against the cage. Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerber down to the mat. Gerber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gerber walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers .
Rodgers avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerber misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerber clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gerber stuffs the takedown.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber backing away here, and Rodgers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Gerber's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerber tries to avoid it.
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!
Gerber slips a jab from Rodgers .
Gerber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodgers avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Gerber slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gerber has time to react.
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodgers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gerber tries to clinch there but Rodgers circles away.
Gerber backing away here, and Rodgers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodgers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Rodgers , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerber doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.
Rodgers moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Rodgers swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Gerber connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab.
Gerber throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a low kick as Gerber jumps back.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Rodgers 's body.
A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers .
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rodgers .
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
Gerber throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Gerber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers checks a low kick from Gerber.
Gerber checks a leg kick nicely.
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodgers avoided it.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Gerber slips a straight right by Rodgers .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Rodgers jabs at Gerber's body.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Gerber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerber connects with a right hand. Rodgers shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Rodgers feints a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Rodgers shrugs it off though.
Gerber drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gerber throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt. #T1##TD2#
Rodgers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodgers showed some decent athleticism there.
Gerber scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rodgers manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers throws some wild stikes that Gerber manages to avoid easily.
Rodgers throwing strikes but Gerber bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Gerber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerber is one step ahead there.
Gerber trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gerber preventing the sweep.
Rodgers wants to hit a sweep here but Gerber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodgers there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber avoids the attempt from Rodgers to control.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Gerber is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rodgers is squirming around, avoiding Gerber's attempts to control the action.
Rodgers wants to control but Gerber is having none of it.
Rodgers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Gerber is having none of it.
Rodgers doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodgers is looking to get to half guard.
Gerber cracks Rodgers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rodgers tries to hold on but Gerber pushes him away.
Rodgers can't escape the position.
Rodgers wants to hold on but Gerber pushes him away.
Gerber looking to ground and pound but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Rodgers wants to control but Gerber is having none of it.
Gerber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#973 Karim v Barboza
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Vernon misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Vernon dives in and scores a takedown into Rodgers 's guard.
Vernon 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 keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Rodgers working a defensive guard here.
Vernon won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vernon defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rodgers controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Vernon landing with the ground and pound.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vernon.
Vernon passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon prevents Rodgers from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vernon wants to control the pace but Rodgers is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Vernon prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
Rodgers regains half guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Rodgers trying to control from the bottom.
Rodgers gets full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers distracts Vernon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
A left lands for Rodgers .
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
Rodgers misses with a hook #TD#
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodgers gets back to full guard.
Rodgers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vernon stands and throws Rodgers 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodgers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodgers gets back to half guard.
Rodgers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodgers .#T2#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself. #T3#
Vernon passes Rodgers 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Isaac Vernon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vernon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodgers wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well. #SUB#
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodgers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodgers is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
A cross from Vernon lands.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vernon rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodgers . That did some damage!
Vernon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Vernon connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Vernon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keith Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vernon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Rodgers shoots in and bounces Vernon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rodgers cracks Vernon with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Vernon 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.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vernon's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Vernon looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers stands up over Vernon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Vernon looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Rodgers .
I think Vernon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
A relieved looking Isaac Vernon 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: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Rodgers gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rodgers .
The strikes coming from Rodgers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Rodgers lands a few punches from side control.
Rodgers with the ground and pound but Bass regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rodgers throwing shots but Bass is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Rodgers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodgers thows a huge punch but Bass dodges it nicely.
Bass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bass's head.
Rodgers with the ground and pound but Bass uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rodgers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodgers throws a big right hand that misses.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers distracts Bass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Rodgers scoring with some ground and pound.
Bass has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodgers postures up in Bass's guard and throws a big left but Bass blocks it.
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses. Bass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodgers 's guard. Nice move by Bass!#REVR##SUB2#
Bass avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers working for a triangle but Bass defends it easily.
Bass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Bass trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodgers on the ground.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet.
Rodgers pulls Bass in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bass is posturing up here but Rodgers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bass tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bass has to tap! Slick submission there by Rodgers !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Rodgers !

Event: GC 456: Garrett VS Garcia
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Sailcirc.
We've been hearing reports that Rodgers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sailcirc scores with a punch to the head.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sailcirc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Sailcirc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sailcirc throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Sailcirc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodgers defends it well.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Sailcirc should have avoided that one.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailcirc scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Sailcirc throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keith Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sailcirc scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Sailcirc lands with a good body shot.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sailcirc throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rodgers tries to sprawl but Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rodgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Sailcirc controlling Rodgers 's posture.
Rodgers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage.
Sailcirc tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sailcirc seems keen to control Rodgers 's posture.
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Rodgers is proving a slippery customer.
Rodgers postures up in Sailcirc's guard and throws a big left but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Rodgers is fighting to break Sailcirc's control of his arms but Sailcirc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodgers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sailcirc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodgers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodgers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodgers is in close to Sailcirc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sailcirc wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Rodgers is proving a slippery customer.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Sailcirc is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodgers postures up in Sailcirc's guard and throws a big left but Sailcirc blocks it.
Rodgers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing.
Sailcirc has a closed guard, preventing Rodgers from standing up.
Rodgers trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sailcirc 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#
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Sailcirc walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers .
Sailcirc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodgers cracks Sailcirc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sailcirc shoots in and drives through. Rodgers sprawls well.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sailcirc lands a body shot.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers .
Rodgers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailcirc drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rodgers .#T1#
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?
Sailcirc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Sailcirc had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Sailcirc.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sailcirc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sailcirc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.
Sailcirc throws a sloppy body shot
and Sailcirc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sailcirc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sailcirc scores with a shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Sailcirc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Sailcirc's front leg but catches the back leg as Sailcirc tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailcirc jabs Rodgers right on the nose. Rodgers blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Sailcirc shoots in.
Rodgers tried to counter with a leg kick but Sailcirc avoided it.
Sailcirc looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sailcirc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sailcirc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sailcirc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodgers digs a good hook to Sailcirc's body.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Sailcirc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sailcirc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Nice straight punches there by Sailcirc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sailcirc.
Rodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sailcirc. Sailcirc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sailcirc doesn't seem bothered though.
Sailcirc throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sailcirc is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Sailcirc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Sailcirc misses with a looping left.
Sailcirc misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Sailcirc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sailcirc throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers counters with a left to the body.
Sailcirc is breathing heavily.
Rodgers lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
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 throws a big shot that misses.
Sailcirc works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Rodgers attempts a counter takedown but Sailcirc avoids it well and moves away.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Sailcirc ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailcirc also avoids with ease.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Rodgers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sailcirc misses with a left hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodgers as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sailcirc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Sailcirc misses with a hook #TD#
and Rodgers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sailcirc!
Rodgers working away.
Sailcirc regains half guard.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodgers in particular looking to stall.
Rodgers is keen to just control but Sailcirc is a slippery customer.
Sailcirc trying to hold on to Rodgers 's head to control him but Rodgers postures up.
Sailcirc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rodgers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sailcirc is refusing to be controlled, as Rodgers sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers is thwarting Sailcirc's attempts to control the position.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sailcirc's head.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailcirc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc is trying to maintain the position but Rodgers is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sailcirc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers works over Sailcirc with some ground and pound from guard.
Sailcirc controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Rodgers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Rodgers is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodgers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Rodgers .
Sailcirc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Sailcirc lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers attempts a counter takedown but Sailcirc avoids it well and moves away.
Sailcirc tries to move into range but Rodgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sailcirc jabs at Rodgers 's body.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sailcirc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Sailcirc misses with a looping right.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches.
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 pressed up against the cage. Sailcirc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodgers down to the mat. Rodgers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sailcirc misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sailcirc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Sailcirc misses with a shot to the body
and Sailcirc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sailcirc doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Sailcirc.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodgers , 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 444: Simmons VS Canada
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. Calamari tries to sprawl out of it but Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calamari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Rodgers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Calamari had a free shot at his head there.
Calamari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calamari wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Calamari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodgers tests Calamari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers digs a good body shot into Calamari's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamari is just out of range.#T1#
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Rodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calamari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calamari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodgers tries to counter by clinching up but Calamari breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Rodgers , right into the meat of the thigh.
Calamari throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rodgers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calamari sprawls well initially but Rodgers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Calamari is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodgers 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodgers 's back!
Rodgers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Rodgers is trying to get back to his feet but Calamari has full control of the position and if anything, Rodgers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rodgers tries to roll but Calamari sticks to his back.
Rodgers looking to control the position.
Rodgers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodgers is in bad spot here.
Calamari lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari cracks Rodgers with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rodgers from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rodgers trying to control the position but Calamari manages to sink in the hooks.
Rodgers wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Calamari lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Calamari.
Rodgers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Calamari tries to control but Rodgers wriggling away.
Calamari putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodgers working to try and regain half guard.
Calamari cracks Rodgers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Calamari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Calamari putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Calamari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rodgers is in a horrible position here. Calamari smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodgers is desperately trying to improve his position but Calamari has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodgers regains half guard.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Calamari sits in half guard. #T4#
Rodgers is looking to escape.
Calamari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calamari is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Calamari working Rodgers over with strikes.
Calamari is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Calamari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep. Calamari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers is controlling Calamari's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Rodgers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calamari pulls his head out easily.
Rodgers is trying to stand up here but Calamari is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers dodges the punch combination from Calamari.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Calamari avoids them all with ease.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamari is just out of range.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Rodgers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
Calamari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Calamari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Calamari.
Rodgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
Calamari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodgers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calamari scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the head.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calamari at a distance.
Calamari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calamari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calamari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Calamari should have avoided that one. #T2#
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers punishes Calamari's body with a nice straight punch.
Calamari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calamari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers looks for a takedown but Calamari sprawls well.
Calamari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodgers misses with a body shot
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calamari takes a swing at Rodgers 's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calamari finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. #TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calamari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Calamari is pressing down on Rodgers 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calamari is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calamari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Valdo Calamari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calamari stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers .
Rodgers wants to stand and escape but Calamari is having none of it.
Calamari distracts Rodgers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Calamari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully.
Calamari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers has momentary wrist control but Calamari slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calamari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calamari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calamari trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Calamari passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers with the inside leg kick.
Rodgers dips to his left and cracks Calamari with an uppercut!
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers slips a jab from Calamari.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Calamari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calamari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Rodgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calamari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodgers to score with a decent uppercut.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Rodgers .
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
Calamari slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Calamari misses.
Rodgers has a takedown stuffed.
Good exchange - Rodgers coming out on top.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Calamari does no damage.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Calamari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Rodgers cracks Calamari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers punishes Calamari's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Calamari saw that one coming.
Rodgers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calamari misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Calamari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
Rodgers defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Calamari. Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Calamari's shoulder, as Calamari tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Calamari throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
and Calamari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodgers thinking.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calamari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calamari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calamari needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
Nice body punch from Rodgers .
A swing and a miss from Rodgers .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers , as that shot connected.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Calamari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Rodgers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calamari's waist but Calamari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodgers off to one side.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calamari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Calamari connects with a jab.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.
Calamari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rodgers .
Calamari misses with a body shot.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calamari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calamari looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rodgers throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Hanayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Rodgers 's ribs.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Hanayama throws a hook to the side of Rodgers 's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanayama dodges the punch combination from Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Hanayama's legs.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Hanayama had a free shot at his head there.
Hanayama works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.
Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers thumps Hanayama with a low kick.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Hanayama off balance momentarily.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Hanayama lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down. #T3#
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hanayama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Rodgers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanayama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers throws a push kick but Hanayama slaps the foot to one side.
Hanayama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Hanayama lands a body shot.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodgers - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Hanayama's leg. Hanayama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodgers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanayama if he has to take too many more of those.
Rodgers digs a good hook to Hanayama's body.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanayama takes a step back to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanayama.
Hanayama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hanayama blocks the low kick.
Hanayama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Hanayama as he checks the leg kick.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanayama finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head. #T1#
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Hanayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanayama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Rodgers tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanayama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanayama misses with a left hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanayama checks a leg kick.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Hanayama misses its intended target.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down. #T2#
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanayama is just out of range.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanayama misses the target.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Hanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Hanayama moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hanayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass. #T3#
Rodgers stands up over Hanayama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers won't allow Hanayama to sweep him here.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanayama is keeping the position for now.
Hanayama managing to control the position.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanayama is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hanayama passes into half guard.
Hanayama trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Hanayama wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Rodgers gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Hanayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanayama slips a jab from Rodgers .
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Rodgers , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hanayama as Rodgers shoots in.
Hanayama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Hanayama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanayama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Rodgers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanayama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Hanayama's body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanayama's head.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodgers .
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaoru Hanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanayama throws out the jab.
Kaoru Hanayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hanayama looks to land a combination. Rodgers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanayama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodgers s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanayama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama 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.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a hook but Hanayama blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Hanayama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanayama.#T4#
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Hanayama connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanayama is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Hanayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Hanayama checks the leg kick.
Hanayama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanayama throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanayama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Bob has Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bob tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bob avoids the body shot from Rodgers .
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Bob wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Bob is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodgers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bob's back!
Bob 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.
Bob trying to control the hands but Rodgers won't let him.
Rodgers controlling well, preventing Bob from escaping the position.
Rodgers lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Rodgers keeps control of the position as Bob tries to break free.
Bob is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rodgers off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bob is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers has Bob flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rodgers wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob can't escape the position.
Bob looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers .
The referee is taking a good look at Bob as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rodgers ! #T3#
Rodgers loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bob hold on?
Will Rodgers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodgers scores with punches to the body.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rodgers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodgers wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Rodgers lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here. #T4#
Rodgers is not going to allow Bob to sit and survive in this position.
Bob covers up after that shot from Rodgers .
Rodgers scores with punches to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rodgers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bob tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Bob is looking for the big counter here.
Bob lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodgers backs up against the cage.
Scooter Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob tries to work over Rodgers 's front leg with a kick but Rodgers checks it.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Bob checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Bob gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Rodgers lands a right hand. #BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch.
Bob fails to land the takedown.
Rodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodgers thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Bob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Rodgers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keith Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Bob.
Rodgers is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodgers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Rodgers catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Rodgers . #T2#
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bob has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bob but Bob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodgers defends it nicely.
Bob checks a low kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Bob takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Bob tries a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Bob throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bob drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob throws a counter combo.
Bob blocks a low kick nicely.
Bob is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Bob connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodgers 's hands.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Bob changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodgers is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, Rodgers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers jabs at Bob's body.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodgers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bob's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bob shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Bob shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rodgers is trying to defend but Bob finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Rodgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Rodgers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodgers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bob's guard. #REVR#
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers passes Bob's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Bob has hold of Rodgers 's hands but Rodgers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bob is controlling Rodgers 's trapped leg to prevent Rodgers from advancing to side control.
Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Keith Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working. #T3#
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Rodgers stalling.
Bob wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head. #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 is trying to control. Bob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers motions for Bob to come forward. Rodgers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rodgers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers throws a push kick but Bob slaps the foot to one side.
Scooter Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Rodgers pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodgers 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Keith Rodgers made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Rodgers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zhaohui throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Zhaohui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodgers looks to throw a body kick
and Zhaohui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers throws a hook but Zhaohui blocks it.
A low kick lands for Rodgers .
Zhaohui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Zhaohui tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodgers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses
and Zhaohui counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rodgers . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodgers .
Zhaohui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Zhaohui counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhaohui moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Zhaohui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhaohui! But no joy.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Zhaohui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhaohui has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhaohui bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodgers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhaohui feints the counter takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhaohui checks a leg kick.
Zhaohui appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhaohui swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zhaohui's knee momentarily.
Zhaohui lands with a hook. Rodgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhaohui blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhaohui.
Zhaohui swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Fang Zhaohui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Rodgers . #T2#
Rodgers thumps Zhaohui with a low kick.
Rodgers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Zhaohui.
Rodgers tries to counter with a takedown but Zhaohui is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Zhaohui.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhaohui as he jumps to the side.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhaohui.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Zhaohui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhaohui throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhaohui ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhaohui misses with a few strikes there.
Rodgers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Zhaohui tries a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Zhaohui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhaohui avoided it.
Zhaohui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
And Rodgers counters with a quick kick to the body but Zhaohui blocks it.
Rodgers motions for Zhaohui to come forward. Rodgers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Zhaohui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Zhaohui misses with a body kick.
Zhaohui throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Nice jab there from Zhaohui.
Zhaohui throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers tries a low kick but Zhaohui avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhaohui defends it nicely.
Rodgers lands a jab to Zhaohui's midsection.
Rodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhaohui follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rodgers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fang Zhaohui will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Zhaohui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhaohui doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhaohui pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodgers back to the cage. Zhaohui follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Zhaohui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodgers .
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhaohui is just out of range.
Zhaohui moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhaohui.
Zhaohui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Zhaohui steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhaohui.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhaohui! But no joy.#T1#
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Zhaohui takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhaohui dodges the punch combination from Rodgers .
And Zhaohui responds with a good body kick, but Rodgers manages to step out the way in time.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhaohui has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Zhaohui had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhaohui. That did some damage!
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodgers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhaohui has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhaohui and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zhaohui to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rodgers throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodgers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zhaohui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhaohui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhaohui.
Zhaohui thinks about the counter body kick.
Rodgers digs a good body shot into Zhaohui's ribs.
Zhaohui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Zhaohui does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Zhaohui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers throws the left hand but Zhaohui avoids the punch easily.
Zhaohui with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Zhaohui's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhaohui tries to avoid it. #T3#
Zhaohui takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers walks into a left hand.
Zhaohui takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhaohui checks a low kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhaohui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers tries to clinch but Zhaohui is having none of it.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhaohui.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Zhaohui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Zhaohui looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Zhaohui misses the target.
Zhaohui looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhaohui takes a swing at Rodgers 's ribcage but misses.
And Rodgers counters with a quick kick to the body but Zhaohui blocks it.
Rodgers swings for the body but Zhaohui moves out of range.
And Zhaohui tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodgers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhaohui throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhaohui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhaohui throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhaohui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhaohui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhaohui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhaohui misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
As Zhaohui backs away, Rodgers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhaohui drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodgers throws the left hand but Zhaohui avoids the punch easily.
Zhaohui now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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.
Good shot there by Rodgers .#ROC#Zhaohui is rocked!
Zhaohui ducks into an uppercut from Rodgers and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Petrov lands a big head kick that sends Rodgers tumbling to the mat! Petrov takes a step backwards and waves Rodgers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Keith Rodgers has been cut.#CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rodgers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rodgers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Petrov cracks Rodgers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodgers .
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Rodgers .
Petrov checks a low kick from Rodgers .
Petrov cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.
Rodgers is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks. #T2#
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPetrov.
Petrov throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
As Petrov backs away, Rodgers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Rodgers with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rodgers . Petrov shrugs it off though.
Rodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Rodgers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodgers tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Rodgers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
A big left from Petrov misses.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodgers throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Rodgers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodgers tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rodgers throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodgers .
Rodgers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodgers with the inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab by Petrov.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#CL#
Rodgers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodgers stalling against the cage. #T3#
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Rodgers .
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers .
Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers scores with a spinning back kick!
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
An inside leg kick lands from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodgers ! #T1#
Rodgers throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Rodgers lands.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Rodgers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Vasil Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a big counter head kick but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Rodgers cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodgers . That's going to slow Petrov down.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers scores with a hook.#KD2#
Petrov sends Rodgers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Petrov is motioning to the referee to let Rodgers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rodgers is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov scores with a counter punch that sends Rodgers to the canvas! Petrov smells blood - he's punishing Rodgers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rodgers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov 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.
The defeated Keith Rodgers had this to say: 'Got to love getting canned out in your first fight in an org.'.

Event: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Sandoval fails to land the takedown.
Sandoval cracks Rodgers with a good jab.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
Rodgers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Sandoval clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers .
Rodgers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval lands a body punch.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Sandoval turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sandoval manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval in side control, throwing shots but Rodgers defends.
Rodgers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sandoval landing a few strikes. #T1#
Sandoval is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodgers parries the strikes from Sandoval easily there. Sandoval is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodgers to escape.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.
Rodgers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sandoval's best efforts.
Rodgers tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval is just content to waste time from the top position. Rodgers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Sandoval avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandoval passes into half guard.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Rodgers is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.#T3#
Sandoval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodgers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodgers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval works his way into side control.
Rodgers tries to bench press Sandoval off him but Sandoval keeps the position. #T4#
Rodgers regains half guard.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Sandoval trying to mount his opponent but Rodgers defends it. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodgers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodgers trying to control from the bottom.
Sandoval scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sandoval darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodgers is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval is thwarting Rodgers 's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval is pushing down on Rodgers 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Sandoval has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandoval trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Sandoval is really struggling to control Rodgers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sandoval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Sandoval seems content to control.
Miguel Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Sandoval sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandoval throws a strike but Rodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sandoval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.#SUB2#
Rodgers has his feet on Sandoval's thighs here. He's pushed Sandoval off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sandoval screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 67: Garcia vs Escalante 3
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tragedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodgers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Tragedy blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers looks for the body kick but Tragedy saw that one coming.
Rodgers thumps Tragedy with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tragedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tragedy.#CL2#
Tragedy rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers pushes Tragedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tragedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tragedy.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tragedy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tragedy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Tragedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tragedy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tragedy leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Tragedy to work.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers stalling the fight.
Tragedy is stalling here.
Rodgers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers . #BC2#
Tragedy breaks the clinch. #CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodgers presses Tragedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Tragedy lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Tragedy blocks it.
Tragedy is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a left hand. #BC2#
Tragedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Rodgers has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers .
Tragedy working aggressively here.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Tragedy lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Tragedy just leaning against Rodgers , taking a breather.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Tragedy controls the action.
Rodgers cracks Tragedy with a nice body shot.
Rodgers looking to stall.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Tragedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Tragedy missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Tragedy 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 Tragedy can turn it around.
Tragedy prevents a body shot from Rodgers .
Tragedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tragedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tragedy blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tragedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodgers avoids the damage to the body.
Tragedy misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rodgers .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tragedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Tragedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Tragedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Rodgers is wise to it.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tragedy.
Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodgers throws a hook but Tragedy blocks it.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Tragedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Tragedy. That snapped Rodgers 's head back.
Tragedy throws a wild body kick that Rodgers sees coming a mile off.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Tragedy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tragedy backwards.
Tragedy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodgers is pushing Tragedy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tragedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tragedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns Tragedy into the cage.
Tragedy is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rodgers has denied him.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Keith Rodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tragedy leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tragedy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodgers 's brow.
Tragedy has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers . #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tragedy.
Tragedy is trying to stall.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodgers .
Rodgers cracks Tragedy with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Tragedy controls his hands.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Tragedy.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Tragedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tragedy's elbow.
Rodgers has Tragedy pressed against the cage.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Tragedy blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Tragedy breaks the clinch.
Tragedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tragedy tries a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tragedy tries to clinch but Rodgers is having none of it.
Tragedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Tragedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Tragedy tries to avoid it.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Tragedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tragedy throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Rodgers works Tragedy's body with a nice hook.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Tragedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tragedy. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tragedy 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.
Tragedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodgers wants to slow Tragedy down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tragedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tragedy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tragedy throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Tragedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tragedy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tragedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tragedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tragedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a low kick, looking for Tragedy's leg but Tragedy calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tragedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Tragedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodgers at a distance.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Tragedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Tragedy checks it
and Tragedy counters with a good low kick that Rodgers was not able to check.
Tragedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range and Tragedy settles back down.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Tragedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Tragedy misses.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Tragedy counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tragedy. That's going to slow Rodgers down.
Tragedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodgers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tragedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodgers wants to land a leg kick but Tragedy is out of range.
Tragedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Tragedy.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Tragedy had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Rodgers . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodgers .
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Tragedy counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tragedy.
Rodgers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodgers moves out of range as Tragedy throws a body kick.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tragedy.
Rodgers checks a leg kick.#T3#
Tragedy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tragedy checks it well.
Rodgers digs a good hook to Tragedy's body.
Tragedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Tragedy.
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tragedys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Tragedy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodgers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tragedy misses with a body kick.
Tragedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tragedys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tragedy keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Tragedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Tragedy.
Tragedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Tragedy's body.
Good shot there by Tragedy.
Tragedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Tragedy saw that one coming.
Tragedy looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.#CL#
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers has Tragedy pushed against the cage.

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 Keith Rodgers .
Well Rodgers 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
A very excited looking Keith Rodgers rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WCF WNF 41: Tofail vs Dirk
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Rodgers connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Feet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Feet throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers cracks Feet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Feet ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and Feet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
Rodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Feet counters with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers cracks Feet with an open hand slap.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Feet.
Feet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Rodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Feet counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Feet defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Feet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Feet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers connects with a right hand. Feet shakes it off.
Feet misses with a straight left.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Feet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Rodgers there.
Rodgers cracks Feet with an open hand slap.
Feet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Feet throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Feet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Feet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rodgers . Feet shrugs it off though.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Feet scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Seemah Feet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Feet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Feet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Feet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Feet lands with a good body shot.
Feet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Feet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Feet misses the target.#T3#
Rodgers lands an overhand right.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Feet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodgers 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Feet under the eye.
Feet slips under a jab.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodgers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Feet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Feet misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers takes a swing at Feet's ribcage but misses.
Feet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Feet misses the target.
Feet ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .#T4#
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Feet is just out of range.
Feet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feet.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Feet throwing a counter right hand but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers catches Feet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers .
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!
A jab lands there for Rodgers .
A head kick from Feet lands but Rodgers takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target.
Rodgers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feet moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Feet walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Feet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodgers . That one must have hurt.
Feet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Feet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Feet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodgers misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Feet misses its target.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers tests Feet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Feet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodgers at a distance.
Rodgers lands a jab.#T1#
Feet thuds his right hand into Rodgers 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feet counters with a nice body shot.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Feet might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodgers with the inside leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Feet throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Feet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Feet avoids them all with ease.
Feet scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodgers tries to work over Feet's front leg with a kick but Feet checks it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Feet rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Feet misses with the head strike.
Feet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Feet.
Feet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feet.
Rodgers 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Feet.
Feet lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Feet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Rodgers .
Feet fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Feet lands an uppercut.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Feet.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but Feet avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage. #BC#
Feet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Feet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Feet's sensitive parts.
Feet blocks a jab.
Feet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Feet misses with a straight right.
Feet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodgers counters with a leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body
and Feet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers tried to score with a low kick but Feet checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodgers . #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Feet takes a swing at Rodgers 's ribcage but misses.
Feet tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feet blocks a jab.
Feet lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rodgers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers .
Feet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Feet works on Rodgers 's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers .
Rodgers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Feet working aggressively here.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Feet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers 's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Seemah Feet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Feet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Feet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Feet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feet tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodgers avoided it.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Feet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Feet.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
Feet is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Feet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Feet moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Feet knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and Feet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers .
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feet.#T1#
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Feet.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Feet.
Feet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Feet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Feet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Feet's front leg but catches the back leg as Feet tries to avoid it.
Feet throws a leg kick but Rodgers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Feet scores with a hook.
Rodgers jabs Feet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Feet moves out of range.
Feet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Rodgers throws a lazy head kick
and Feet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Feet counters with a straight right hand.
Feet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Feet is out of range.
Rodgers thumps Feet with a low kick.
Feet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a jab when Feet was well out of range.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Feet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a lazy body kick
and Feet counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers connects with a right hand. Feet shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Feet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodgers 's knee momentarily.#T3##KD#
Feet drops Rodgers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rodgers looks back up at him and smiles so Feet waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Rodgers is rocked!
Feet 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 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seemah Feet!
Seemah Feet thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Rua cracks Rodgers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rua.
Some bone on bone action there as Rua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers .
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rua's sensitive parts.
Sasha Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rua tests Rodgers 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Rodgers tries a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Rodgers wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Sasha Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Rua scores with a nice right hand.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua thuds a left hand into Rodgers 's body.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers pushes Rua away with a front kick.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into range.
Rodgers wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Rua.#T3#
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers slips a jab from Rua.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rua checks a leg kick.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rodgers jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
Rua lands a head shot.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers .
Rua dodges the punch combination from Rodgers . #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers misses the jab.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rodgers feints the counter takedown.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sasha Rua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rua throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Rua defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua lands with a good body shot.
Rua misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
Rodgers lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodgers off and has taken his back!
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rua is not going to allow Rodgers to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Rodgers is staying busy.
Rodgers trying to control but not successfully.
Rua is trying to stick to Rodgers 's back but Rodgers is turning into Rua. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rua's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodgers .
Rodgers trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Rua controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Rua controlling Rodgers 's posture. #T2#
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodgers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Sasha Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers .
Rua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target. #T4#
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rua lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Rua cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Rodgers throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Rodgers only half commits.
Rua throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rua checks it well.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Rua dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rua slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Good work by Rua as he checks the leg kick.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua backing away here, and Rodgers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua staying out of range there.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Rodgers jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rodgers cracks Rua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodgers . Rodgers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodgers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rua to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keith Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Rua blocks a leg kick.
Rodgers tries to move into range but Rua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodgers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .#T3#
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rua finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua lands a nice looking body shot.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Donk. Rua catches Rodgers right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rodgers - the referee stops the clock and Rua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rodgers . Rua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rua defends well and Rodgers ends up having to push Rua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rodgers misses. #T4#
Rodgers slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
A jab from Rua misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Sasha Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Rua!
A relieved looking Sasha Rua 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 30: Road vs Feet
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Archer. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Rodgers takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Archer misses with an uppercut
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers , as that shot connected.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Archer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Archer misses with a left hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Archer should have avoided that one.
Rodgers defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Archer.
Archer throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Archer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Archer scores with a leg kick.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick.
Archer moves out of range of the body kick.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer misses with a body shot
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Rodgers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodgers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodgers lands a head shot.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers looks to land a body kick but Archer moved away.
Archer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archer.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers .#T3#
Rodgers feints and then cracks Archer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archer down.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Rodgers throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Archer is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Archer wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Archer has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer tries to score with a low kick but Rodgers moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers with a jab.
Archer lands a jab to Rodgers 's midsection.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Archer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Archer misses the body punch
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers slips under a jab.#T1#
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Archer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Archer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodgers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers .
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Archer is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodgers blocks the leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer connects with a body shot.
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Jab by Archer.
Archer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Rodgers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Archer throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Archer misses the jab.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Archer throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer misses with some punches. #T4#
A short right from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer. #TD2#
Rodgers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Archer's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodgers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodgers stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Rodgers looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Archer is defending well. Rodgers quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Archer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodgers celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WCF 35: Warren vs Wolf
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Johansson gets a double leg takedown into Rodgers 's guard.#SUB2#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johansson won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Rodgers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rodgers 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.#SUB#
Johansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rodgers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Johansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johansson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Johansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodgers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johansson stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Johansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Johansson content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johansson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Rodgers leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson looks for a takedown but Rodgers sprawls well.
Rodgers wants to counter with a clinch but Johansson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johansson tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodgers is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Rodgers circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johansson is defended easily by Rodgers .
Johansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johansson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rodgers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers slows down the pace here. #T1#
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers .
Johansson is trying to pull guard but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Johansson gets control of Rodgers 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johansson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johan Johansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers pushing down on Johansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson manages to get to full guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Johansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Johansson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Johansson postures up.
Johansson trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers seems keen to control Johansson's posture.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Johansson drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Johansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodgers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johansson has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johansson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rodgers counters by clinching up.
Johansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Rodgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodgers to keep the fight standing.
Rodgers avoiding damage.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodgers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodgers swivels and escapes.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Johansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johan Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Johansson didn't see that one coming.
Johansson has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Rodgers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rodgers rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.
Rodgers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson fails to pull guard. #T2##TD#
Johansson jumps into guard, dragging Rodgers to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johansson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Johansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers passes Johansson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg.
Rodgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johansson gets full guard.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Johansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johan Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johansson tries to move into range but Rodgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Johansson feints and as Rodgers raises his hands in defense, Johansson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johan Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodgers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
An out of breath and clearly excited Keith Rodgers thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WCF 30: Sausagestrong vs Li
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Do swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
and Do cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a low kick, looking for Do's leg but Do calmly moves out of range.
Do appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.
A short left from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Do can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Do working aggressively here.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Do's elbow.
Do lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Do stalling in the clinch but Rodgers improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Do.
Rodgers managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Do wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Rodgers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodgers . #T1#
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Do lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Do lands a shoulder strike.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers 's coach down at The Academy Of Catch Wrestling was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodgers 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Do working aggressively here.
Rodgers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Do taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Rodgers .
Do misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Do's elbow.
Do is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Do misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Do makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Do.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Do's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodgers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do blocks a body shot from Rodgers . #T3#
Rodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Do wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodgers won't allow it.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodgers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Do blocks it. #BC#
Do manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Do connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Do misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Do counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range. #T4#
Do takes one on the button.
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
Willy Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Do tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Do.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Do counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers cracks Do with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Do counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Do was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers .
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Do has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Rodgers clinches up against the cage.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Do's head.
Do tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodgers 's elbow.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Rodgers .
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Do is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Rodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Do.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keith Rodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Do breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodgers throws a jab when Do was well out of range.
Rodgers darts in trying to clinch
enabling Do to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodgers . That snapped Do's head back.
Crunch! Rodgers slams his shin into Do's torso.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
letting Do counter with a right hand.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Do throwing a counter right hand but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
enabling Do to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Do misses with a straight left.
Do slips a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do staying out of range there.
Rodgers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Do counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Do moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Do bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Do swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Do thinks about countering with a head kick.
Do walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A low kick from Rodgers misses
and Do counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers shoots for a takedown but Do saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .#CL2#
Rodgers forces Do back against the cage and clinches.
Do misses with the head strike.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers .
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Rodgers .
Do lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do trying to stall but Rodgers improves his position.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodgers avoids it.#T4#
Do has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Do is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Do taking a breather.
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Rodgers .
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Do trying to stall but Rodgers improves his position.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Rodgers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Do breaks from the clinch.
Do misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers 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#
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Do moves out of range.
Do swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers looks to throw a body kick
and Do cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Do did well to prevent Rodgers getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers controlling the pace.
Do has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodgers is working away from the top position though.
Rodgers is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Do is working from the bottom. #T1#
Do is trying to stand up here but Rodgers is controlling him well.
Rodgers is looking to advance position but Do won't allow it.
Rodgers moves nicely into side control.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Do is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodgers moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Rodgers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Do is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Do and Rodgers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Rodgers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Do, who protects the arm well.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Do is letting Rodgers control him for a moment. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
Willy Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do moves away.
Do is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Do on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers with a jab.
Rodgers tries a low kick but Do avoids it.
Do tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodgers avoided it.
Do pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Rodgers with a jab.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Do manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Do appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodgers 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cayman Islands Clothiers, into his post fight interview.

Event: WCF 24.5: Khan vs Zane
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts misses with a body shot.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Rodgers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodgers jabs at Watts's body.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Watts avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Watts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Watts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Watts is looking for a counter combo.
Watts closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Rodgers gets a clinch.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers dodges the punch combination from Watts. #T1#
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watts moves away.
Rodgers lands with a nice body kick.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Watts's shoulder, as Watts tries to avoid the shot.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Rodgers counters with a body kick.
Watts blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Watts.
Watts misses with a body shot.
Rodgers 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodgers duly obliges.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Watts.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Watts.
Rodgers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Watts ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Watts.#T2#
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Watts counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers . #CL2#
Rodgers clinches up with Watts and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Watts. #BC2#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Watts lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rodgers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Watts can't fight it off and eventually Rodgers manages to take the fight to the floor. Watts looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watts wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers passes into half guard. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Rodgers seems content to control.#T3#
Let's hope that Rodgers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Rodgers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watts is just riding it out for now. Rodgers eventually gives up the hold.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watts's head.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Watts defends it.
Still in half guard, Rodgers seems content to control.
Watts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodgers on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rodgers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watts sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Watts defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watts sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodgers not doing much here. #SUB2#
Rodgers is working for a kimura but Watts is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodgers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Watts is just out of range.
No luck for Rodgers with that takedown attempt.
As Rodgers looks to move away, Watts throws a big counter combo but Rodgers just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Watts misses.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Watts counters with a nice body shot.
Marvin Watts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers lunges at Watts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watts's hand.
Rodgers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Watts is looking to wear down Rodgers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers slips a jab from Watts.
Watts scores with a nice right hand.
Watts lands a body shot.
Rodgers darts in looking for a takedown but Watts gets double underhooks and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers takes a swing at Watts's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a hook but Watts avoids it easily.
Watts misses with a double jab.
Watts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watts. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Rodgers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Watts's half guard.
Watts is looking to get back to is feet but Rodgers passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Watts! #SUB2#
Rodgers is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Watts is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Watts flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rodgers anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Watts and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rodgers slips an arm under Watts chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rodgers has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rodgers is squeezing on Watts like an anaconda would it's prey. Watts fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Rodgers !
Post fight, Keith Rodgers took to the microphone: 'I want to fight the best the WCF has to offer.I know I haven't earned my stripes yet, but someone tell the bossman that I deserve at least a former champion or a contender. This brutal victory proves that. Blue Flowers!!!'.

Event: WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
Pedikov misses with a head kick.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedikov.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedikov on the side of the head.
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rodgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pedikov to the ground. Rodgers is now in Pedikov's guard.
Rodgers controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rodgers drops back looking for a leg! Pedikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pedikov manages to kick Rodgers off! Rodgers jumps back into Pedikov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedikov has wrist control.
Rodgers advances position into side control!
Pedikov wants to control but Rodgers postures up.
Pedikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Rodgers is trying to get an arm triangle but Pedikov is defending well.
Rodgers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pedikov!#SUB#
Rodgers working for a guillotine from mount but Pedikov is in no mood to give up.
Rodgers misses with a head shot.#T2#
Pedikov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rodgers controls the position.#SUB#
Rodgers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pedikov is defending well though. Rodgers let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodgers has good solid back control here.
Rodgers 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Rodgers is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pedikov is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Rourke lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Rourke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Rourke. That snapped Adams's head back.
Rourke lands a body shot.
Adams wants to clinch.
Rourke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rourke.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
A jab from Rourke finds it's way through Adams's defenses. #TD#
Adams feints and as Rourke raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams won't allow Rourke to get back to his feet.
Rourke is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rourke wants to get back to his feet but Adams drags him back down.#T1#
Rourke is looking to get back to his feet here but Adams is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rourke's back.#SUB#
Adams has his arm under Rourke's chin here. Game over son! Adams squeezes tightly and Rourke is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). MIchael Adams!

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