Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Rogers there.
Kiely looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Kiely misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Kiely throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Kiely fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Kiely lands a jab to the nose.
Rogers swings for the body but Kiely moves out of range.
Kiely lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but Kiely manages to avoid it.
Rogers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rogers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiely moves away.
Kiely throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiely missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiely takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Rogers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiely blocks a jab.
Rogers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiely throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Kiely blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Kiely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Kiely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiely fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiely tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Kiely misses with a straight left.
Kiely with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rogers throws the left hand but Kiely avoids the punch easily.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Nedser Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiely.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiely takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kiely misses its intended target.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Kiely throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiely slips under a jab from Rogers.
Kiely swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Nedser Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiely lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Kiely is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rogers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kiely throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Kiely misses with an uppercut.
Rogers throws a low kick but Kiely avoids it.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Kiely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kiely misses
and Kiely takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiely darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rogers throws a body punch but Kiely moves out of range.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers tries to move into range but Kiely moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiely manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Kiely throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rogers moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
Rogers defending well as Kiely loads up on a big left hand.
Kiely gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Kiely moved out of range.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Kiely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Kiely misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kiely.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Rogers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kiely lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Kiely.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiely misses the shot to the body.
Rogers blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nedser Kiely dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rogers moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
Kiely throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Kiely misses.
Kiely is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kiely swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kiely lands with an overhand left.
Kiely tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiely.
Kiely connects with the punch.
Kiely throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers throws a body punch but Kiely moves out of range.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Kiely misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
The fighters circling - Kiely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kiely's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiely throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers is looking to wear down Kiely with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rogers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiely doesn't seem phased though.
Kiely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Kiely sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kiely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiely.
Rogers throws the left hand but Kiely avoids the punch easily.
Kiely avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiely moves away.
Kiely shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Kiely misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Kiely.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Kiely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiely uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiely throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Kiely looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Kiely looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiely.
Rogers feinted with a counter takedown.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Kiely lands a jab to the nose.
Nedser Kiely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiely jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Kiely moved away.
Kiely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers cracks Kiely with an open hand slap.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiely throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Kiely.
Rogers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kiely on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rogers might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
Rogers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rogers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiely throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Kiely avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Kiely's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kiely duly obliges.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Kiely as he connects with a hook.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Kiely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Kiely avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Kiely. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiely.
A big left from Kiely misses.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Kiely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Kiely sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kiely.
Rogers moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Kiely as Rogers shoots in.
Good shot there by Kiely.
Rogers thows a body kick. Kiely tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nedser Kiely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kiely connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiely's head.
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers throws a body punch but Kiely moves out of range.
Rogers works over Kiely's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Kiely is out of range.
Rogers moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
Kiely throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Kiely just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely scores with a hook.
Kiely throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiely misses with a straight left.
Kiely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. #T1#
Kiely takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiely misses with a looping left.
As Kiely backs away, Rogers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Kiely does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kiely just manages to avoid it.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiely.
Rogers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kiely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Kiely connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rogers momentarily.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiely throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Rogers scores with a jab. Kiely acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiely takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Kiely throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiely 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.#T2#
Kiely ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers takes a swing at Kiely's ribcage but misses.
Kiely looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Kiely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kiely backs away, Rogers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely.
Kiely throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
The fighters circling - Kiely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiely connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3##CL#
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
Kiely is working Rogers over against the cage.
Kiely lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiely avoids it.
Kiely lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiely misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiely throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head. #T4#
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiely rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kiely just manages to avoid it.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kiely on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kiely trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.

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 Mason Rogers.
I think Kiely 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nedser Kiely!
After winning the bout, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Rogers moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Coker looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coker.
Rogers throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers slips a jab from Coker.
Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Coker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coker scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Coker with that takedown attempt.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
Rogers tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Coker. #TD2#
Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coker keeps working.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coker tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers is taking a breather. Coker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers misses with a head shot. Coker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Coker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers is in close to Coker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Coker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers 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.
Rogers advances position into side control!
Rogers misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Coker is trying to work for a sweep but Rogers has mounted him!
Coker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers with the ground and pound from mount.
Coker can't escape the position.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Coker is squirming around nicely.
Rogers wants to control the action but instead Coker gets a body lock and reverses into Rogers's guard! Nice work!
Coker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coker forces his way into half guard.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coker is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Nice uppercut lands for Coker. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Rogers.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker connects with a right that clearly hurt Rogers. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Coker proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Rogers collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker!
Our winner, Akeen Coker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Fett swinging wildly here.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Fett. #TD2#
Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Fett has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Fett is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Fett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Fett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fett is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Fett 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett has Rogers pulled in close to control his posture.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fett is pulling down on Rogers's head to control his posture.
Fett 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.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Fett.
Fett stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers wants to slow Fett down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Rogers looking to score a takedown here. Fett is defending well but Rogers drives through and ends up in Fett's guard.
Fett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Fett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rogers has momentary wrist control but Fett slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB2#
Rogers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fett has passed into half guard!
Fett prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Fett working over Rogers with some ground and pound. Rogers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Fett connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Rogers is in trouble now - Fett has advanced to mount!
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Fett landing strikes from the mount and Rogers is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassus Fett dominated that round.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Fett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassus Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Fett.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fett defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Fett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassus Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassus Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
Fett throws a shot to the body.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Fett circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Fett.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rogers tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Fett.#T1#
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers misses with a body shot. #TD#
Fett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fett lands in his opponent's guard.
Fett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fett wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Fett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Rogers is rocked!#SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers is still in real trouble! Can Fett finish him?
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB2#
Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Fett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fett, into his guard. #REVB#
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett postures up.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fett throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fett's guard. Nice move by Rogers!#REVB#
Fett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fett is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fett wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #T4#
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fett trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Cassus Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fett chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassus Fett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Fett.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fett defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Fett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Fett throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fett misses with a straight left.
Fett swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rogers counters with a leg kick.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.#TD2#
Rogers gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett is trying to stand. #T1#
Fett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fett looking for a sweep. Not yet Fett, not yet.
Fett working a defensive guard here.
Fett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fett is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fett with a nice head shot there.
Fett throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fett's guard. Nice move by Rogers!#REVB#
Fett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers won't allow Fett to sweep him here.
Fett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fett working a defensive guard here.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fett is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cassus Fett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
An elbow from Rogers crashes against the mat.
Fett is looking for a sweep.
Rogers wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fett is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Fett is looking for a sweep.
Fett 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rogers off and has taken his back!
Fett has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rogers's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Rogers.
Well Fett 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassus Fett!
After the fight, Cassus Fett 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: WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Trubitsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Trubitsyn is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers lands a jab to the nose.
Trubitsyn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rogers.
Trubitsyn throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Trubitsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trubitsyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Trubitsyn slips a straight right by Rogers.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trubitsyn.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trubitsyn throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trubitsyn closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Trubitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trubitsyn's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Trubitsyn is predictable there
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Trubitsyn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trubitsyn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trubitsyn connects with a jab.
Trubitsyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Trubitsyn blocks the leg kick.
Trubitsyn is looking to clinch.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers swings for the body but Trubitsyn moves out of range.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Rogers instigates a clinch.
Trubitsyn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Trubitsyn stalling in the clinch.
Trubitsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Rogers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is keen to just control but Trubitsyn is a slippery customer.#T2#
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Trubitsyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trubitsyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Trubitsyn wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers 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.#T3#
Trubitsyn taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Trubitsyn is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trubitsyn tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Trubitsyn regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trubitsyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Trubitsyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Trubitsyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trubitsyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Rogers slips a jab from Trubitsyn.
Mason Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Trubitsyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trubitsyn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Trubitsyn tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Trubitsyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Trubitsyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Trubitsyn avoids nicely.
Trubitsyn throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Igor Trubitsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trubitsyn just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Trubitsyn darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
Trubitsyn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trubitsyn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trubitsyn.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trubitsyn's elbow. #BC2#
Trubitsyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Trubitsyn.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trubitsyn manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trubitsyn. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trubitsyn manages to circle out of the way.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trubitsyn misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Rogers gets tackled into the cage by Trubitsyn. Trubitsyn maintains the clinch.
Trubitsyn pushes Rogers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rogers is working for takedown but Trubitsyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Trubitsyn.
Rogers is trying to stall.
Trubitsyn tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right from Trubitsyn on the inside.
Rogers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trubitsyn misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Trubitsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike from Trubitsyn.
Still in the clinch, Trubitsyn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogers avoiding damage as Trubitsyn throws knees to the body.
Igor Trubitsyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Trubitsyn breaks from the clinch.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Trubitsyn's leg but Trubitsyn calmly moves out of range.
Trubitsyn throws out a counter right but Rogers avoids it with no problem.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trubitsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.#T3#
Trubitsyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trubitsyn swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trubitsyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trubitsyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trubitsyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trubitsyn cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Trubitsyn throws a big shot that misses.
Trubitsyn connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Trubitsyn moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Trubitsyn scores with a four punch combination!
Trubitsyn throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trubitsyn scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Rogers is rocked!
Rogers takes a swing at Trubitsyn's ribcage but misses.
Trubitsyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Trubitsyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trubitsyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trubitsyn staying out of range there.
Trubitsyn lands a jab to the nose.
Trubitsyn takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trubitsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Trubitsyn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers throws a low kick but Trubitsyn avoids it.
Rogers takes a swing at Trubitsyn's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Trubitsyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trubitsyn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trubitsyn takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Rogers rushes Trubitsyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers scores with a knee to the head.
Trubitsyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Trubitsyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##CL2#
Trubitsyn clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Trubitsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers is looking to chop away at Trubitsyn's legs.
A jab from Trubitsyn finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
A cross from Trubitsyn lands.
Trubitsyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Trubitsyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Trubitsyn misses.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Trubitsyn.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Trubitsyn misses the shot to the body.
Trubitsyn throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Trubitsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Trubitsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trubitsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Trubitsyn lands a slapping body shot.
Trubitsyn thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers throws a big counter combination but Trubitsyn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers 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.
Trubitsyn misses the jab.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trubitsyn manages to avoid it.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trubitsyn misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers is looking to wear down Trubitsyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trubitsyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trubitsyn swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Trubitsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Rogers misses with a hook. Trubitsyn ducked under it nicely.
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trubitsyn on the side of the head.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trubitsyn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trubitsyn scores with a jab to the head.
Trubitsyn misses with a looping right.
Trubitsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Rogers darts in and clinches Trubitsyn up against the cage.
Trubitsyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trubitsyn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Trubitsyn breaks the clinch.
Trubitsyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rogers is able to avoid easily.
Trubitsyn wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Trubitsyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Trubitsyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trubitsyn moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Trubitsyn looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Trubitsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trubitsyn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Trubitsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trubitsyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Trubitsyn takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trubitsyn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rogers with a body shot.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Trubitsyn connects with the punch.
Rogers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Trubitsyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Trubitsyn tries to avoid it.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Trubitsyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Trubitsyn misses with a looping left.
Rogers connects with a single shot there.
Trubitsyn throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trubitsyn scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Trubitsyn there.
Rogers scores with a one two! Trubitsyn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trubitsyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trubitsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trubitsyn throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers works Trubitsyn's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Trubitsyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trubitsyn 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Trubitsyn!
A very excited looking Igor Trubitsyn 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: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Trubitsyn moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Trubitsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Trubitsyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trubitsyn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trubitsyn missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igor Trubitsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trubitsyn misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Trubitsyn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trubitsyn thinking.
Trubitsyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trubitsyn checks a leg kick.
Trubitsyn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trubitsyn jabs at Rogers's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers tries to clinch but Trubitsyn moves out of range.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trubitsyn throws out the jab.
Rogers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn misses with a wild combination.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trubitsyn scores with a one two! Rogers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trubitsyn manages to avoid it.
Rogers works Trubitsyn's body with a nice hook.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Trubitsyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Trubitsyn stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Trubitsyn.
Rogers slips a straight right by Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn misses with the combination.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Trubitsyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trubitsyn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trubitsyn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Trubitsyn misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to score a body lock takedown but Trubitsyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Trubitsyn lands with a left to the head.
Trubitsyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trubitsyn has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers can't find room to land a body shot as Trubitsyn controls the action.
Trubitsyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rogers gets control of Trubitsyn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rogers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Trubitsyn won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Trubitsyn wants to stand and escape but instead Rogers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Trubitsyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Trubitsyn is looking to sweep but instead, Rogers has passed into half guard.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trubitsyn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trubitsyn is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trubitsyn keeps working.
Trubitsyn won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
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 Igor Trubitsyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rogers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trubitsyn eats them both and turns towards Rogers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trubitsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers wants to counter the offense by Trubitsyn and move into the clinch position.
Trubitsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trubitsyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trubitsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Igor Trubitsyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers stuns Trubitsyn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trubitsyn scores with a nice strike.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trubitsyn backing away here, and Rogers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers lands with an overhand left.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers shoots in but Trubitsyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Rogers takes a swing at Trubitsyn's ribcage but misses.
Trubitsyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers feints a jab promting Trubitsyn to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trubitsyn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trubitsyn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rogers checks a leg kick.
Trubitsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Trubitsyn.
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trubitsyn rather than just go for the knockout.
Trubitsyn misses with a straight right.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Trubitsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trubitsyn tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Trubitsyn tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Rogers tenderised Trubitsyn's leg. Trubitsyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Trubitsyn's ribs.
Rogers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trubitsyn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Trubitsyn closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.#T2#
Trubitsyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers avoiding damage.
Rogers dodges an elbow strike from Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn misses with a knee to the head.
Trubitsyn can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Rogers crunches a lovely knee into Trubitsyn's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trubitsyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Trubitsyn fails to land.
Trubitsyn tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogers as Trubitsyn tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trubitsyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trubitsyn stalls.
Trubitsyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogers has double underhooks.
Trubitsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Trubitsyn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Rogers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Trubitsyn regains guard immediately.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Trubitsyn has wrist control.
Rogers passes Trubitsyn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Rogers working Trubitsyn over with strikes.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trubitsyn's head.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
Trubitsyn is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Trubitsyn is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trubitsyn misses with a body shot.
Trubitsyn misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Trubitsyn.
A telegraphed right hand from Trubitsyn misses the target.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Trubitsyn moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trubitsyn. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Trubitsyn moved out of range nicely.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Trubitsyn checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers with a nice calf kick.
Trubitsyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trubitsyn lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Trubitsyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.
Trubitsyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rogers cracks Trubitsyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trubitsyn swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Trubitsyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers with a hook.
Rogers tries a low kick but Trubitsyn avoids it.
Trubitsyn is looking to counter punch.
Trubitsyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.
Rogers throws a low kick but Trubitsyn moves out of range easily.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Trubitsyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Trubitsyn wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trubitsyn. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trubitsyn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Trubitsyn was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trubitsyn takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Trubitsyn is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Trubitsyn misses.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Trubitsyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trubitsyn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trubitsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trubitsyn moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
A nice side step and Rogers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Trubitsyn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trubitsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trubitsyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Trubitsyn scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers scores with a three punch combo!
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Trubitsyn is looking to clinch. #CL#
Trubitsyn drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Rogers misses with a punch on the inside.
Trubitsyn throws a head punch that misses.
Trubitsyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Rogers can't get the takedown.
Trubitsyn tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Trubitsyn back against the cage. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trubitsyn misses with a punch on the inside.
Trubitsyn tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trubitsyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Trubitsyn pushes Rogers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rogers gets through Trubitsyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trubitsyn misses with a body punch.
Trubitsyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Trubitsyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Rogers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trubitsyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Trubitsyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rogers.
A shot in the inside from Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Trubitsyn breaks the clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch but Trubitsyn moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogers 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
An out of breath Mason Rogers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 134: Souza v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Larsen lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Larsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Larsen saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Rogers cracks Larsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsen defends it nicely.
As Rogers looks to move away, Larsen throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
Larsen scores with a nice strike.
Rogers with a hook.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Larsen's body. Larsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larsen throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. #T1#
Rogers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Larsen.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsen connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Larsen avoids it easily.
Larsen slips a straight right by Rogers.
Larsen looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Rogers wants to slow Larsen down by chopping away at his legs.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers throws a low kick but Larsen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Rogers lands with a straight right. Larsen didn't see that one coming.
Larsen slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Larsen throws out a powerful jab.
Rogers scores with a sloppy right hand. Larsen should have avoided that one.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Larsen is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Larsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
Rogers throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.#T3#
Rogers tries to bum rush Larsen with a series of wild strikes but Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larsen keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick.
Rogers defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Larsen's knee but Larsen avoids it well.
Larsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Larsen catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Larsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsen tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers digs a good body shot into Larsen's ribs.
Larsen misses with a straight left. #T4#
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Larsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Larsen was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Larsen blocks a jab.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Larsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers cracks Larsen with an open hand slap.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Rogers throws a sloppy body shot
and Larsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Larsen as he checks the leg kick.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen stuffs the takedown.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Magnus Larsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rogers lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsen as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Larsen does it's job there.
Rogers slips a straight right by Larsen.
A cross from Larsen lands.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Larsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Larsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Larsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.
Larsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Larsen loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Rogers tries to work over Larsen's front leg with a kick but Larsen checks it.
Larsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larsen counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers slips under a jab.#T2#
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larsen with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Rogers rushes Larsen and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Larsen.
Larsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larsen connects with a body shot.
Larsen takes one to the chin there.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larsen swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Larsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Larsen with a body shot.
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers with a nice calf kick.
Larsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogers is out of range and Larsen settles back down.
Larsen cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Larsen stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsen staying out of range there.
Larsen 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.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Larsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Larsen fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogers in the body.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larsen. That one must have hurt.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Larsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Larsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rogers avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Larsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers scores with a jab. Larsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Rogers has closed the distance and engaged Larsen in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsen.
Larsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Larsen lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Larsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Larsen misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Larsen lands with a light punch inside.
Larsen working aggressively here.
I was talking to Larsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Larsen pushes Rogers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Larsen scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Larsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Larsen lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larsen lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
Larsen misses with a low kick. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Larsen blocks the leg kick.
Larsen wants to land a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for Larsen.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers works Larsen's body with a nice hook.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Larsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into range.
Larsen moves out of range as Rogers strikes.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Larsen.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Nice sprawl there from Larsen as Rogers shoots in.
Crunch! Larsen slams his shin into Rogers's torso.
Larsen avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Larsen finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogers. That did some damage!
Larsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larsen.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Larsen. Beautiful body shot.
Larsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsen lands a jab.
Larsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Larsen checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.
Larsen tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larsen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Rogers tries to clinch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Caldeira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is trying to keep Caldeira in close. #SUB#
Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caldeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caldeira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caldeira trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caldeira controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #T1#
Caldeira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Caldeira has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caldeira's guard.#REVR#
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers distracts Caldeira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here. #T2#
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Caldeira blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caldeira 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.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caldeira wants to hit a sweep here but Rogers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Caldeira there! #T3#
Caldeira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caldeira is trying to escape the mount.
Caldeira is still trying to improve position.
Caldeira tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.#SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Caldeira is on top in guard. #T4#
Rogers has Caldeira pulled in close to control his posture.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caldeira trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rogers has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Mason Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Caldeira.
Rogers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caldeira wants to counter the offense by Rogers and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Caldeira moved away.
Caldeira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Caldeira throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers defending well as Caldeira loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira misses with a low kick as Rogers jumps back.#T1#
Rogers lands an overhand right.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Caldeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Caldeira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Caldeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caldeira.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldeira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Caldeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldeira.
A nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira blocks a jab.#CL#
Rogers darts in and clinches Caldeira up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Rogers. #TD#
Rogers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to control.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.#T4#
Rogers wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Caldeira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caldeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Caldeira's legs - danger averted.
Caldeira pulls Rogers in to control the position.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Caldeira slips the punch.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Caldeira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rogers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Rogers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caldeira's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caldeira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rogers uses it to pass to side control.
Mason Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldeira is defending well. #T1#
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Caldeira tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rogers is working Caldeira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Caldeira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Caldeira with the active half guard here but Rogers passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caldeira can do to turn this around?
Rogers trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers working away.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.
Rogers prevents Caldeira from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Caldeira controlling the position.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Arturo Caldeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Caldeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Caldeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caldeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A victorious Mason Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denisov throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Denisov slips under a jab.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denisov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denisov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Rogers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Denisov defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Denisov scores with a four punch combination!
Denisov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Denisov.
Rogers is pushing Denisov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Denisov manages to pull guard.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denisov's head.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov striking from the bottom here.
Rogers won't allow Denisov to get back to his feet.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers won't allow Denisov to sweep him here.
Denisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Denisov is keeping the position.
Denisov throwing short punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Denisov's leg but Denisov calmly moves out of range.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Denisov. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Denisov misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Denisov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Denisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Denisov with an uppercut!
Denisov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Denisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Denisov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Denisov lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Denisov fails with the takedown.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Denisov.
Rogers defending well as Denisov loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denisov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Denisov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denisov misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Denisov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Rogers moves into the clinch.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body.
Rogers connects with a knee to the head.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Denisov avoids it.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Denisov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers is working Denisov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Rogers 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#
Denisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Denisov as he connects with a hook.
Denisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but Denisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Rogers misses.
Denisov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers misses with a hook. Denisov ducked under it nicely.
Rogers scores with a spinning back kick!
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denisov throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Denisov.
Denisov tries to counter by clinching up but Rogers breaks away and moves out of range.
Denisov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Denisov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Denisov misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov 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.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers tries a quick counter leg kick but Denisov is wise to it.
Denisov tries to clinch up.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Denisov is out of range.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denisov tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Denisov ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denisov closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Denisov throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers misses the jab.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Denisov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Denisov throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Rogers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Denisov misses with a low kick.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Denisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Denisov slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Denisov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denisov throws a series of strikes that have Rogers backpedaling.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Rogers swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Denisov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denisov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denisov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab. #TD#
Rogers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Denisov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogers passes Denisov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Denisov dodges it nicely.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Denisov is looking to improve his position.
Denisov landing a few short strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers prevents Denisov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov is looking to escape.
Denisov tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Denisov walks into a stiff left hand from Rogers.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Denisov on that attempt.
Denisov misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Denisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denisov off to one side.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denisov misses with a wild body shot.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Denisov.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Denisov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Denisov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Rogers finds it's target.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Denisov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denisov manages to avoid it.
It looked like Denisov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Denisov shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Denisov swinging wildly here.
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denisov sets himself, and Rogers steps forward looking for the clinch! Denisov avoids it this time.
Denisov tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Denisov's ribs.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Denisov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Denisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denisov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Denisov is out of range.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Denisov moved away.
Denisov fails with the takedown.
Denis Denisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denisov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Denisov strikes from the bottom but Rogers uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Rogers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denisov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Denisov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers working the strikes but Denisov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Denisov is working away.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denisov gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Denisov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers distracts Denisov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Denisov 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.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A very excited looking Mason Rogers 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: WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Good leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Crunch! Rogers slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jab by Rogers.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Sitsongrit counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Rogers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Rogers digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Rogers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Rogers manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogers lands an elbow.
Rogers is chipping away with strikes.
Rogers trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Rogers's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Rogers breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Rogers misses with a leg kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Rogers backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Rogers knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Sitsongrit shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomed Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Rogers coming out on top.#T4#
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rogers.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Sitsongrit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Rogers.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rogers misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a shoot takedown. Rogers fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Sitsongrit lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rogers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sitsongrit has passed into side control.
Rogers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Sitsongrit working away.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
Sitsongrit looks to land a strike but Rogers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Rogers wants to control but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rogers is trying to escape the position but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Sitsongrit!
A relieved looking Magomed Sitsongrit 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: WVT 96: Corassa v Surianglek 3
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Dudayev throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the head.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Dudayev throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Rogers is rocked!
Dudayev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudayev finish him?
A jab lands there for Dudayev.
Rogers slips under a jab from Dudayev.
A cross from Rogers lands.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Dudayev misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Dudayev was not able to check.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Dudayev's body. Dudayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Dudayev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Good exchange - Dudayev coming out on top.#T1#
Rogers misses with a low kick as Dudayev jumps back.
Dudayev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Rogers.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudayev's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudayev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dudayev looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Dudayev misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Dudayev misses.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudayev moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dudayev 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 Rogers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rogers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers 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!#TD2#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dudayev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Dudayev keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudayev has wrist control.
Dudayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Dudayev keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Rogers postures up in Dudayev's guard and throws a big left but Dudayev blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with an inside leg kick.
Dudayev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dudayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudayev throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Dudayev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudayev scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Dudayev as he checks the leg kick.
Dudayev throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers staying out of range there.#T4#
Dudayev misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Dudayev. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudayev as he connects with a hook.
Dudayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers cracks Dudayev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dudayev to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Rogers there.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudayev throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev takes one to the side of the head.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Dudayev moved out of range nicely.
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Dudayev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dudayev's head.
Jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Akhmed Dudayev will probably get the nod.
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#
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Dudayev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dudayev is out of range.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Dudayev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
A countering left hand to the body from Rogers misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudayev, as that shot connected.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers slips a jab from Dudayev.
Rogers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dudayev defends it well.
Rogers connects with a jab.
Akhmed Dudayev is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers tries a low kick but Dudayev avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudayev at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudayev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Dudayev throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
No joy there for Dudayev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rogers feints and then cracks Dudayev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dudayev down.
Dudayev throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Dudayev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dudayev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut.
Dudayev cracks Rogers with a right hand 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!
Dudayev misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers tries a quick counter leg kick but Dudayev is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers defending well as Dudayev loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Dudayev is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudayev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Dudayev misses.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dudayev in his tracks.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Rogers thinks about the counter body kick.
Dudayev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Dudayev's ribs.
Dudayev connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers lands a front kick.
Dudayev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dudayev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudayev. #T3#
Dudayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Dudayev moves his leg out of the way.
Dudayev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudayev's head.
Dudayev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dudayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers. #TD2#
Rogers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudayev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rogers is in Dudayev's guard.
Rogers throws a strike but Dudayev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudayev stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Dudayev postures up.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dudayev passes into side control.
Rogers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudayev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers!
Dudayev controlling the pace for now.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that second round.
That's time! Dudayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dudayev blocks the body kick.
Dudayev checks a leg kick.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers lands a leg kick that knocks Dudayev off balance momentarily.
Rogers moves out of range as Dudayev strikes.
Dudayev throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudayev throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dudayev does it's job there.
Rogers slips a jab from Dudayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Dudayev as he checks the leg kick.
Dudayev blocks a jab.
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudayev throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Dudayev cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers jabs Dudayev right on the nose. Dudayev blinks but takes it well.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Dudayev had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for Dudayev.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Dudayev saw that one coming.
Dudayev with a nice calf kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers defending well as Dudayev loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Dudayev saw that one coming.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudayev.
Rogers 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.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Rogers counters with a body kick.#T2#
Dudayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
An inside leg kick from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Dudayev saw that one coming.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Dudayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudayev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dudayev looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Dudayev misses.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Dudayev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dudayev misses with a hook
and Dudayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers scores with a kick to the body.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Dudayev.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers stuns Dudayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dudayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Dudayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers looks to land a strike but Dudayev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akhmed Dudayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers postures up in Dudayev's guard and throws a big left but Dudayev blocks it.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dudayev keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dudayev struggling a bit here.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudayev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

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 Akhmed Dudayev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudayev, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev very nearly forgot to thank AVALON amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Strdoza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rogers. That one must have hurt.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Strdoza's front leg but catches the back leg as Strdoza tries to avoid it.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strdoza doesn't seem phased though.
Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Rogers misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Rogers jabs Strdoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers tries to land a body kick
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rogers swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strdoza to the mat! Strdoza manages to get full guard.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strdoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rogers is working Strdoza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Strdoza 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.
Strdoza pulls Rogers in to control the position. #SUB#
Strdoza has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Strdoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Strdoza, not yet.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strdoza's guard.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Strdoza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strdoza continues to drive forward.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Strdoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strdoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Rogers.
As Rogers looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
Strdoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him. #T1#
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rogers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza blocks the body kick.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Strdoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strdoza if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Rogers tenderised Strdoza's leg. Strdoza is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Strdoza blocks the body kick.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers catches Strdoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Strdoza moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
Strdoza checks a leg kick.
Strdoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strdoza. That did some damage!
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers backing up. Rogers nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogers lands a jab.
Rogers throws a head kick that Strdoza semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Strdoza. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Rogers throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.#T4#
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Rogers.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rogers shoots and misses
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strdoza to the mat! Strdoza manages to get full guard.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Strdoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Strdoza slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strdoza sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Strdoza kicks off Rogers and gets to his feet.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Strdoza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza blocks a low kick nicely.#T1##TD2#
Strdoza gets caught napping as Rogers dives in and scores a takedown. Strdoza manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Strdoza is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers is taking a breather. Strdoza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Strdoza is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers passes to full mount!
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strdoza?
Strdoza gets back to half guard.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strdoza tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Strdoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers. #T3#
Strdoza is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strdoza wants to sweep but Rogers has passed to side control!
Rogers prevents Strdoza from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Rogers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strdoza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Strdoza sneaks back into half guard.
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rogers wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Rogers is taking a breather. Strdoza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Strdoza trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers throwing shots but Strdoza is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 82: Smith v Custer
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Wilcox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilcox throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilcox steps away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Wilcox tries to counter by clinching up but Rogers breaks away and moves out of range.
Rogers's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Wilcox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilcox throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Rogers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilcox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but Wilcox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range as Wilcox strikes.
Wilcox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Wilcox ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilcox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilcox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow. #T1#
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Wilcox.
Wilcox lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.#BC#
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilcox catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Rogers clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rogers can't get the takedown. #BC#
Wilcox manages to break the clinch.
Wilcox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilcox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Wilcox misses with a left hand
and Rogers counters with a solid body kick.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Wilcox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilcox. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Wilcox finds it's target.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Wilcox lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.
Wilcox misses with a hook.
Wilcox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilcox is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
Rogers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
A nice leg kick from Wilcox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Wilcox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Wilcox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
Wilcox slips under a jab.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Wilcox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilcox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Wilcox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilcox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it. #T4#
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilcox throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilcox misses with a hook
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot lands for Wilcox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Rogers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilcox to the ground. Rogers is now in Wilcox's guard.
Wilcox keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Wilcox trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Wilcox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
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#
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Rogers drives through and clinches with Wilcox against the cage.
Wilcox lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogers throws an elbow but misses.
Wilcox working hard to break the clinch.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Wilcox lands a damaging elbow.
Wilcox lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilcox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
A short right from Rogers.
Come on Rogers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Rogers on the inside.
Wilcox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rogers is trying to drag Wilcox to the mat but Wilcox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rogers takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Rogers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilcox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilcox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rogers's brow.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilcox scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head. #BC#
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Wilcox throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Wilcox misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilcox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogers is out of range and Wilcox settles back down.
Wilcox connects with a leg kick.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Wilcox.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilcox finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Rogers 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.
Wilcox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Wilcox pushes him away.
Rogers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
Rogers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilcox misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilcox swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range. #T3#
Rogers moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilcox.
Wilcox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRogers.
Wilcox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Wilcox connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilcox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Wilcox.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Wilcox shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilcox.
Wilcox catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Wilcox lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
Wilcox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilcox 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 Rogers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rogers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Wilcox.
Donovan Wilcox is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilcox is out of range.
Wilcox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Wilcox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilcox missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilcox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Wilcox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilcox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilcox connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilcox looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilcox steps away.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilcox.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wilcox is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilcox finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Wilcox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilcox lands a jab to the nose.
Rogers blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
and Rogers counters with a nice body kick.
Wilcox with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
Wilcox shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Wilcox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilcox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Rogers moves out of range as Wilcox strikes.
Wilcox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilcox gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilcox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Wilcox misses its intended target.
Rogers throws a big counter head kick but Wilcox avoids it with no problem.
Wilcox throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rogers scores with a nice body kick.
Rogers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers slips under a jab from Wilcox.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilcox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers checks it well. #T2#
Wilcox takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilcox misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Rogers moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox misses with a hook to the body
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
Wilcox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilcox lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into range.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilcox. Wilcox obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilcox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Rogers forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers has Wilcox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilcox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Wilcox. #BC#
Wilcox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilcox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers slips under a jab from Wilcox.#T3#
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Wilcox moved out of range nicely.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.
Rogers throws a big counter head kick but Wilcox avoids it with no problem.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilcox defends it nicely.
Wilcox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Wilcox
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Wilcox misses with a straight right.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers. #T4#
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilcox tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers slips a straight right by Wilcox.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Wilcox moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilcox, as that shot connected.
Wilcox throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Wilcox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilcox moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Wilcox works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donovan Wilcox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilcox blocks the body kick.
Wilcox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rogers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilcox, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Wilcox!

Event: WVT 75: Tchusuk v Knox
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuronoa. #CL#
Rogers rushes Kuronoa and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ono Kuronoa has been cut.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Kuronoa.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuronoa.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuronoa.
Kuronoa tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Kuronoa back against the cage.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuronoas head. #TD2#
Kuronoa pulls Rogers into guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rogers trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuronoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Kuronoa's legs - danger averted.
Kuronoa looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuronoa's head.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Kuronoa's brow.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Kuronoa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Kuronoa working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuronoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rogers with the ground and pound but Kuronoa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers postures up in Kuronoa's guard and throws a big left but Kuronoa blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuronoa's head.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ono Kuronoa's cut.
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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuronoa checks a leg kick.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Kuronoa saw that one coming.
Kuronoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuronoa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuronoa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuronoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kuronoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuronoa!
Kuronoa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A head kick by Rogers misses #CL2#
and Kuronoa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuronoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rogers walks away with a smile on his face. Kuronoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuronoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuronoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Kuronoa.
Rogers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Kuronoa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuronoa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Kuronoa moved out of range.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Rogers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuronoa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Kuronoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rogers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuronoa passes into side control.
Kuronoa is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Rogers wants to control but Kuronoa postures up.#SUB2#
Kuronoa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuronoa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rogers's legs. #SUB2#
Kuronoa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuronoa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers looking for a sweep but Kuronoa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rogers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuronoa is working away from the top position though.
Rogers is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ono Kuronoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ono Kuronoa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Kuronoa.
Rogers connects with a jab.
Kuronoa throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Kuronoa tried to score with a low kick but Rogers checks it.
As Kuronoa looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo but Kuronoa just gets out of the way.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.
Kuronoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Kuronoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers 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.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuronoa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuronoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Rogers tries to clinch but Kuronoa moves out of range.
Kuronoa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rogers.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuronoa misses with a double jab.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuronoa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuronoa connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuronoa.
Ono Kuronoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuronoa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuronoa lands a nice looking body kick.
Rogers blocks the body kick. #T2#
Kuronoa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Kuronoa misses with a looping right.
Rogers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuronoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuronoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa wants to counter the offense by Rogers and move into the clinch position.
Rogers works over Kuronoa's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Kuronoa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuronoa defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Kuronoa moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick. #T3#
Kuronoa swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers throws a big counter combination but Kuronoa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Kuronoa wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Kuronoa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Kuronoa leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuronoa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rogers rather than just go for the knockout.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuronoa.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuronoa walks into a left hand. #T4#
Kuronoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuronoa throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuronoa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Kuronoa throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rogers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Kuronoa moved out of range.#CL2#
Kuronoa moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuronoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Kuronoa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuronoa avoids the damage to the body.
Kuronoa is trying to pull guard but Rogers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuronoa tries to pull guard but Rogers holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuronoa drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ono Kuronoa.
I think Kuronoa 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Denisov was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Denisov looking to control.
Denisov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Denisov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Denisov controlling the position.
Denisov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Rogers any problems.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Rogers any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Denisov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rogers.
Denisov fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.#T2#
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
Denisov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rogers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Denisov wants to hit a sweep here but Rogers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denisov there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Denisov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Denisov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers with good strikes from the mount here!
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers tries to control but Denisov wriggling away.
Denisov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Denisov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Denisov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers tries to control but Denisov wriggling away. #T4#
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Denisov is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Denisov is working hard here to advance position.
Denisov tries to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Denisov tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
Rogers dominating with strikes here.
Rogers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denisov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Denisov gets a clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Rogers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rogers is looking to control Denisov's arms but Denisov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage. #BC#
Denisov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denisov moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Denisov moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Denisov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denisov.
Rogers is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Denisov moved out of range nicely.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Rogers cracks Denisov with a good jab.#T1#
Denisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denisov wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Denisov clinches with his opponent.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Denisov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rogers passes Denisov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Denisov has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Denisov.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers is nestled in close to Denisov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denisov wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Denisov. #T2#
Denisov manages to get to full guard.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Denisov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers controls Denisov momentarily but Denisov frees himself.
Denisov won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Denisov trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Denisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Denisov is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Denisov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Denisov thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Rogers tries to roll over but Denisov keeps him under control.
Rogers trying to hold on to Denisov's head to control him but Denisov postures up.
Rogers wants to sweep but Denisov has passed to side control!
Rogers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Denisov in side control, throwing shots but Rogers defends.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Denisov is working Rogers over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Rogers is looking to regain half guard here but Denisov keeps moving and retains side control.
Denisov throws a strike aimed at the side of Rogers's head but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
Denisov 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.
Denisov lands a few punches from side control.
Rogers trying to control but Denisov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers is trapped and Denisov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rogers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers tries to hold on but Denisov pushes him away.
Denisov with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Denisov clinches with his opponent.
Rogers throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Denisov jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Denisov wants to get back to full guard.
Denisov is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers uses his free foot to push down on Denisov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Denisov.
Rogers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Denisov looks a forlorn figure. #T1#
Denisov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denisov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rogers. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rogers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rogers with shots to the head and body - Denisov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rogers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Denisov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Denisov is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Denisov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Denisov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Denisov holds on to Rogers around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Denisov tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Denisov tries to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Denisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rogers working Denisov over with strikes here.
Denisov wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rogers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rogers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Denisov can't escape the position.
Rogers controlling the position easily from mount.
Rogers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Denisov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers trying to control but Denisov is having none of it.
Denisov taking shots to the head. #T4#
Rogers tries to control but Denisov wriggling away.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
Denisov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom.
Denisov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Denisov blocks nicely.
Rogers preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogers 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
After winning the bout, Mason Rogers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Pandens takes the fight into the clinch.
Pandens lands a body shot.
Pandens pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Pandens - that landed with a thud.
Rogers misses with a knee to the head.
Pandens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Azriel Pandens has been cut.
Pandens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pandens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Pandens. #T1#
Rogers is leaning against Pandens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pandens misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandens is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogers gets an underhook and turns Pandens into the cage.
Pandens tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Pandens back against the cage.
Pandens lands a right hand.
Pandens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pandens trying to control the position but instead, Rogers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pandens into the cage.
Pandens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pandens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Pandens.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Pandens 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.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
Pandens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Pandens scores with a shoulder strike.
Pandens'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.#T2#
Pandens throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Pandens.
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!
Pandens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pandens swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandens slows down the pace here.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Pandens.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandens stalling in the clinch.
Pandens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pandens prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Pandens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogers wants a takedown.
Pandens working aggressively here. #T3#
Pandens swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Pandens fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Pandens.
Pandens digs a right hand into Rogers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rogers's gas tank.
Pandens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pandens working aggressively here.
Pandens misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but Pandens blocks with his arms.
Pandens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Pandens wants to stall.
Pandens swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Pandens lands an uppercut.
Pandens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rogers slows down the pace here.
Pandens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rogers up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pandens misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores 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!
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
Pandens lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pandens.
Pandens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pandens lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Pandens.
Rogers being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azriel Pandens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azriel Pandens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Pandens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pandens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Pandens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Rogers tried to counter with a leg kick but Pandens avoided it.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Pandens moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Pandens working aggressively here.
Rogers is trying to stall.
Rogers has Pandens pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens scores with a shoulder strike.
Pandens working aggressively here.
Pandens throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Pandens misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pandens fails to land.
Pandens is trying to stall.
Azriel Pandens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pandens digs a right hand into Rogers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rogers's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pandens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pandens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandens throws an elbow that misses.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Pandens has double underhooks.
Pandens lands a nice uppercut.
Pandens pushes Rogers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pandens stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position.
Rogers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pandens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pandens misses with a punch to the body.
Pandens lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Rogers is rocked!#T2#
Pandens managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pandens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandens gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogers has been working on his balance at Deathsquad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pandens.
Pandens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Pandens.
A short body shot lands from Pandens as the two fighters clinch.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Pandens controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pandens.
Rogers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Pandens lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers looking to throw knees to the head but Pandens is blocking nicely.
Pandens lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Pandens lands with a short shot to the head.
Pandens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pandens.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Pandens manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pandens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pandens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Pandens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pandens stalling.
Pandens lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Pandens.
Pandens lands a big right hand that drops Rogers! The killer instinct kicks in and Pandens finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pandens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azriel Pandens!
After winning the bout, Azriel Pandens thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 55: McDonald v Veainu
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Rogers throws a head kick that half lands.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Mercenary 's knee.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mercenary scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Mercenary takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Mercenary throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Mercenary throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rogers has managed to clinch.
Rogers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mercenary with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercenary avoids the damage to the body.
Mercenary landing knees to the head.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mercenary is keeping busy.#T1#
Mercenary lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers stalling in the clinch.
Rogers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards. #KD#
Mercenary drops Rogers with a big knee straight up the middle! Rogers is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Rogers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercenary finish him?
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Mercenary misses with a hook.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercenary lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Rogers tries to clinch but Mercenary moves out of range.
Mercenary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rogers - that will leave a mark!
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Mercenary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercenary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercenary throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rogers counters with a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercenary misses its target.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mercenary on the side of the head.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Mercenary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a head kick!
Rogers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Mercenary lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rogers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mercenary looks to throw a body kick
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Mercenary is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Mercenary throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rogers blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Mercenary.#T4#
Rogers scores with a body shot.
Mercenary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick
and Mercenary counters with a left to the body.
Mercenary misses with a hook.
Rogers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers throws out a counter right but Mercenary avoids it with no problem.
Mercenary misses with a head kick.
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Mercenary misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers scores with a head kick. Mercenary tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Mercenary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Rogers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
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#
Some wild striking there from Mercenary.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the body from Mercenary misses
and Mercenary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Rogers gets a clinch.
Mercenary with a knee to the head.
Mercenary lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Mercenary's head.
Mercenary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Mercenary lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Mercenary misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Rogers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medieval Mercenary has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercenary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rogers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mercenary as the two fighters clinch.
Mercenary with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mercenary struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Mercenary lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers lands an elbow that stopped Mercenary in his tracks for a moment.
Mercenary lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercenary has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers avoiding damage as Mercenary throws knees to the body.
Mercenary lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rogers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers.
Mercenary misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercenary has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rogers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercenary blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Rogers lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Mercenary throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Mercenary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Mercenary lands with a light punch inside.
Mercenary gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Mercenary gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers has Mercenary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mercenary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mercenary landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Mercenary.
Rogers misses with a knee to the head.
Mercenary with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mercenary tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercenary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercenary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mercenary landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mercenary fails to land.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Mercenary manages to get underhooks.
Medieval Mercenary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercenary as Rogers tries to tie him up.
Mercenary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercenary lands an uppercut.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Mercenary's body. Mercenary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercenary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercenary.
Mercenary lands with a shot to the body.
Mercenary takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Mercenary.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Mercenary moved away.#T4#
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mercenary misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers gets through Mercenary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers presses Mercenary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Medieval Mercenary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mercenary blocks the body kick.
Mercenary takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mercenary scores with a jab to the head.
Mercenary misses with a hook.
Rogers throws a counter combo.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercenary thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers slips a jab from Mercenary.#CL2#
Mercenary gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
Mercenary connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Rogers has picked Mercenary up - he's going for a ride! Rogers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercenary defending well though.
Rogers is trying to control. Mercenary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Rogers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mercenary!
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Rogers won't let Mercenary get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rogers raining down shots from the mount!
Rogers wants to control the pace but Mercenary is squirming around nicely.
Rogers throwing strikes here but Mercenary is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers breaks from Mercenary's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mercenary trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Rogers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Rogers lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A relieved looking Mason Rogers 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: EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Garcia checks a low kick from Rogers.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rogers dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rogers stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Rogers has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely. #T1#
Rogers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rogers moves nicely into side control.
Rogers taking a breather here.
Garcia is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Garcia tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB#
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.#SUB#
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Rogers in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.#TD#
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well. #SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.#SUB#
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well. #T1#
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garcia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rogers has picked Garcia up and slammed him! Garcia can't keep hold of the triangle and Rogers manages to pass to side control!
Rogers trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
A lull in the action here as Rogers stalls from top position.
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Garcia tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Rogers cracks Garcia with a big elbow.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers slows the pace down. #T3#
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garcia is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a nice body kick.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Rogers is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.#T3#
Rogers trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers 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.
Rogers is continuing to stall.
Rogers trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Geronimo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
An out of breath Mason Rogers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a hook.
Figueroa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Figueroa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Figueroa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick lands for Figueroa.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Figueroa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Figueroa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Figueroa there.
Figueroa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Figueroa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Golden Harvest in the buildup to the fight.
Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Figueroa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Figueroa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers. #T1#
Figueroa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
Figueroa misses the jab.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Figueroa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers scores with a kick to the body.
Figueroa scores with a shot to the body.
Figueroa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figueroa misses with a looping left.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers throws a body punch but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Figueroa looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Figueroa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a low kick but Figueroa avoids it.
Figueroa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Figueroa looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Figueroa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Figueroa lunges at Rogers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogers's hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Figueroa.
Rogers wants to slow Figueroa down by chopping away at his legs.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Figueroa takes a step back to recover.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Figueroa tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Figueroa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Figueroa misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueroa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Figueroa saw that one coming.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Figueroa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figueroa lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Rogers slips a jab from Figueroa.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.#CL2#
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers misses with the head strike. #T4#
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but 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!
Rogers blocking some punches.
Figueroa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Figueroa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Figueroa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers working aggressively here.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Figueroa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Figueroa avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Figueroa misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch.
Rogers slips a straight right by Figueroa.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Figueroa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueroa scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Figueroa 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#
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Figueroa's leg but Figueroa calmly moves out of range.
Rogers slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Figueroa throws a big shot that misses.
Figueroa avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Figueroa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Figueroa's leg but Figueroa calmly moves out of range.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Figueroa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Figueroa moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers defending well as Figueroa loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Figueroa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figueroa misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rogers throws a leg kick
enabling Figueroa to counter with a crisp jab.
Figueroa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rogers throws a push kick but Figueroa slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers takes one on the button.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figueroa misses with a straight right.
Figueroa misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Figueroa 's knee.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Figueroa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers throws out a counter right but Figueroa avoids it with no problem.
Figueroa throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Rogers takes one on the button.#T2#
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!
Figueroa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Figueroa 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.
Rogers feints and then cracks Figueroa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figueroa down.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Rogers. That snapped Figueroa's head back.
Gustavo Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Figueroa.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Figueroa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Figueroa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Figueroa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Figueroa looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Figueroa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figueroa throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Figueroa misses the jab.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?#T3#
Figueroa looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
And Rogers responds with a good body kick, but Figueroa manages to step out the way in time.
Figueroa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Figueroa moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Figueroa throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Figueroa throws out the jab.
Figueroa throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Figueroa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers jabs Figueroa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Figueroa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Figueroa throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Figueroa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Nice uppercut lands for Figueroa. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Figueroa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Figueroa lands with a good 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!
Figueroa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers 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.
Figueroa checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Figueroa.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Figueroa finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Figueroa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figueroa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rogers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Figueroa will feel that in the morning.
Rogers defending well as Figueroa loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Figueroa with a body shot.
Figueroa checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Figueroa misses the target.
Figueroa throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with an inside leg kick.
Rogers motions for Figueroa to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Figueroa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Figueroa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Figueroa throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Figueroa keeps it at a distance.
Rogers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Rogers slams his shin into Figueroa's torso.
Figueroa lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers slips a jab from Figueroa.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Figueroa throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figueroa's sensitive parts.
Figueroa moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Figueroa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogers counters with a body kick.#T1#
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Figueroa sees coming a mile off.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Figueroa lands.
Figueroa checks a leg kick.
Figueroa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Figueroa checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Figueroa is out of range.
Figueroa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Rogers defending well as Figueroa loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers throws a low kick but Figueroa avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Figueroa misses its target.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses
and Figueroa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Figueroa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Figueroa throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Figueroa misses. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a head kick 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!
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figueroa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Figueroa scores with a leg kick.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers defending well as Figueroa loads up on a big left hand.
Figueroa with a hook.
Rogers slips under a jab from Figueroa.
Rogers connects with a leg kick.
Figueroa 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.#T3#
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Figueroa slips a straight right by Rogers.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figueroa.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Figueroa throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Figueroa connects with a looping right hand.
Figueroa throws a body shot but no joy.
Figueroa scores with a jab.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Figueroa.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Figueroa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Figueroa with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Figueroa.
Figueroa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueroa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rogers.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers throws a low kick but Figueroa avoids it.
It looked like Figueroa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Figueroa, as that shot connected.
Figueroa lands with a cross.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Figueroa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Figueroa checks a leg kick.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Figueroa moves out of range easily.
Figueroa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Figueroa sees coming a mile off.
Figueroa connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figueroa 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 178
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
That kick from Rogers tenderised Zetsika's leg. Zetsika is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zetsika wants to clinch.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zetsika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Zetsika.
Zetsika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Zetsika moves his leg out of the way.
Zetsika just misses with a punch to the body.
Zetsika scores with a jab to the body.
Zetsika misses with a straight right.
Zetsika lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Rogers scores with a push kick.
Zetsika with a hook.#TD2#
Zetsika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Zetsika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Rogers tries to roll over but Zetsika keeps him under control.
Rogers trying to control here.
Zetsika wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Zetsika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Zetsika stands up and beckons Rogers to join him on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Zetsika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers throws a low kick but Zetsika avoids it.
Zetsika throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Zetsika decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zetsika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zetsika's back!
Rogers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zetsika's body.
Zetsika covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zetsika trying to control the action but Rogers just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Zetsika tries to break free. #SUB#
Rogers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zetsika knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zetsika for a finish.
Zetsika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogers scores with punches from the back.
Rogers scores with punches from the back.
Zetsika is in bad spot here. #T4##SUB#
Rogers is persistently looking for the submission but Zetsika is defending it well.
Rogers is controlling the position but Zetsika somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Zetsika wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well. #SUB#
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Zetsika will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zetsika misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers tries a low kick but Zetsika avoids it.#TD2#
Zetsika drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zetsika trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Zetsika from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zetsika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zetsika wants to stand but Rogers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rogers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zetsika manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Rogers pushing down on Zetsika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zetsika is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zetsika is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zetsika defends it well.
Zetsika is concentrating on defense, preventing Rogers from advancing position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers uses his free foot to push down on Zetsika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zetsika.
Rogers tries to control but Zetsika wriggling away.
Zetsika is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Zetsika keeps trying to improve his position.
Zetsika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Zetsika regains half guard.
Zetsika pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Zetsika is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zetsika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zetsika 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.
Zetsika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zetsika.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Zetsika jumps back.
Zetsika throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rogers slips a straight right by Zetsika.
Rogers throws a head kick but Zetsika moves out of range. #TD2#
Zetsika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Zetsika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zetsika to get the leverage.
Zetsika tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zetsika throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely. #T1#
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Zetsika is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers 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.
Zetsika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zetsika lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers has Zetsika pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zetsika throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Zetsika.
Rogers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zetsika misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Zetsika tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Zetsika throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Zetsika jabs at Rogers's body.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body. Zetsika takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogers lands with a hook. Zetsika tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zetsika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zetsika takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers tries to work over Zetsika's front leg with a kick but Zetsika checks it.
Zetsika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Antonio Zetsika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zetsika.
Zetsika moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zetsika is out of range.
Zetsika is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rogers takes a swing at Zetsika's ribcage but misses.
Rogers throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Zetsika avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Zetsika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zetsika's sensitive parts.
Zetsika scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Zetsika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zetsika lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zetsika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Zetsika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zetsika 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Zetsika!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Casey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rogers throws a head kick but Casey moves out of range. #TD#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Casey quickly recovers to half guard.
Casey is trying to get back to full guard.
Casey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Casey is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Casey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers is thwarting Casey's attempts to control the position.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working. #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.
Casey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Casey defends it.
Rogers is taking a breather. Casey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Casey's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Rogers. #T3#
Casey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Casey wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Casey is defending well. #SUB#
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casey sees it coming and defends easily.
Casey tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Casey is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Casey misses the shot to the body.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casey counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Casey is out of range.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Casey blocks a low kick nicely.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casey tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Casey. That did some damage!
A jab from Casey misses.
Rogers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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##TD#
Rogers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Casey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rogers's guard! Nice work there by Casey!
Casey passes Rogers's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Casey wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Casey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Casey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Casey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Casey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mason Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Casey wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rogers showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Casey is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rogers with him. Rogers is trying to defend but Casey has an arm under the chin now! Rogers grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yellow Belt Casey!
Our winner, Yellow Belt Casey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 498: Nagasaki v Saggy D
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Lowe lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lowe jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowe is just out of range.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers moves out of range as Lowe strikes.
Rogers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lowe. That one must have hurt.
Mike Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Lowe.
Lowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A lazy body kick from Lowe #TD2#
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Lowe looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Lowe is wriggling around but Rogers manages to pass to half guard.
Lowe wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Rogers content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lowe trying to control here.
Lowe wants to sweep but Rogers has passed to side control!
Rogers slows the pace down.
Rogers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rogers staying calm.
Lowe gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Lowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers stalling.
Rogers prevents Lowe from improving his position.
Lowe tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lowe is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lowe avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lowe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rogers passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lowe looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lowe lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lowe lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers dives in and grabs Lowe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lowe pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Lowe throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe misses with a jab to the body
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lowe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Lowe with an uppercut!
Rogers tries a low kick but Lowe avoids it.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.#T1#
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lowe counters with a straight right hand.
Lowe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lowe counters with a nice body kick.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rogers wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving. #SUB#
Lowe working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
Lowe trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Lowe wants to get back to full guard but Rogers has mounted him!
Lowe is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers trying to control but Lowe is having none of it. #T3#
Lowe tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Lowe is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lowe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lowe wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Rogers is landing with some decent strikes but Lowe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Lowe is looking to get to half guard.
Lowe is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Lowe wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rogers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lowe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers lands a heavy elbow.
Lowe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers controlling the position easily from mount.
Lowe tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lowe misses with a looping right.
Lowe throws a low kick, looking for Rogers's leg but Rogers calmly moves out of range.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe misses with a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Lowe blocks the low kick.
Lowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lowe slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowe throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lowe moves out of range easily.
Lowe thumps Rogers with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Lowe moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Lowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Lowe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lowe is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lowe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lowe tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Rogers is continuing to stall.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
Mike Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lowe is trying to control but Rogers passes into side control!
Lowe is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers working away.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Lowe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rogers controlling the position.
Lowe is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rogers trying to control the action but Lowe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rogers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lowe tries to escape but Rogers is in control.
Rogers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lowe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lowe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lowe is trying to improve his position.
Lowe is being controlled here.
Lowe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogers's best efforts.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Lowe wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers controlling the pace.
Lowe trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lowe swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers throws out a counter right but Lowe avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogers 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
Mason Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Mike Lowe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry for the loss. I will get back into the gym and come back stronger. I wish luck to Fu Tu in his future bouts.'.

Event: CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Van Beest scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Van Beest closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Beest.
Van Beest scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers is stalling here.
Van Beest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Beest landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but Van Beest blocks it.
Van Beest misses with an elbow strike.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Beest.
Van Beest blocks a body shot from Rogers.
Van Beest gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
Rogers blocks a body shot from Van Beest.
Rogers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers trying to land knees to the body.
Van Beest scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head. #T1#
A short left from Van Beest.
Van Beest is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rogers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Beest or not.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike from Van Beest.
Van Beest dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Beest lands an elbow that stopped Rogers in his tracks for a moment.
Van Beest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Beest creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rogers is trying to stall.
Van Beest unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rogers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Beest has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Beest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rogers's brow.
Van Beest lands a damaging elbow.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Beest lands a right hand.
Van Beest using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Beest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Beest.
Van Beest lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Beest misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Van Beest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Van Beest.
A short right from Van Beest.
A right hand to the body from Van Beest.
Van Beest comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Beest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Van Beest.
Van Beest lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Beest has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Beest avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Beest lands with a right to the head.
Van Beest misses with a body punch.
Van Beest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Van Beest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Beest - that landed with a thud.
Van Beest lands a nice elbow.
Van Beest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Van Beest lands an elbow just above Rogers 's eye.
Van Beest looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Van Beest.
Van Beest utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Beest unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Beest lands an elbow that stopped Rogers in his tracks for a moment.
Rogers takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Beest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Van Beest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Van Beest is working Rogers over against the cage.
Van Beest stalling in the clinch.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Van Beest stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Beest.
Van Beest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Beest lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Van Beest drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Beest with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Beest lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers thuds his right hand into Van Beest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rogers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Van Beest misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Van Beest dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Beest lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into range.
Van Beest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Beest misses with a combination
and Van Beest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Beest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Beest was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Van Beest wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Van Beest throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Beest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Beest moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Van Beest will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers walks into a jab.
Van Beest lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Van Beest counters by clinching up.
Van Beest tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Van Beest trying to land knees to the body.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Beest.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Beest.
Van Beest creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
Van Beest lands with a left to the head.
Rogers throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Beest.
Van Beest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Beest blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Beest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Beest lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Beest stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position.
Van Beest has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Van Beest.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Beest backwards.
Van Beest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
Van Beest scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Beest digs a right hand into Rogers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rogers's gas tank.
Van Beest managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Van Beest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Beest stalling in the clinch.
Van Beest lands an uppercut.
Van Beest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Beest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Rogers on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Beest obliges.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Van Beest gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Rogers wants to control but Van Beest is keeping busy.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Van Beest is controlling well.
Rogers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Van Beest is controlling well.
Van Beest is controlling the pace.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Van Beest sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Beest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Beest not doing much here.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Beest controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Van Beest 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#
Rogers lands a body shot.
Van Beest lands with a good body shot.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers moves forwards but Van Beest connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Beest fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogers in the body.
Van Beest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Beest throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Beest connects with a leg kick.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers sets himself, and Van Beest steps forward looking for the clinch! Rogers avoids it this time.
Rogers misses with a low kick.#T1#
Van Beest connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Beest.
Van Beest thows a body kick. Rogers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Beest is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Beest shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Beest, as that shot connected.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Van Beest.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Beest.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.#CL2#
Van Beest clinches.
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Van Beest blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Beest.
Rogers takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Beest digs a right hand underneath Rogers's ribcage. Rogers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but Van Beest blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Beest won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Beest trying to control the position but instead, Rogers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Beest into the cage.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers wants to stall.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Beest backwards.
Van Beest working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
Van Beest tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Rogers working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Van Beest.
Van Beest stops a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Van Beest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Beest working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Beest is looking to control Rogers's arms but Rogers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Beest has his back to the cage.
Van Beest looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rogers wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Van Beest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers.
Van Beest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Van Beest.
Van Beest throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Beest struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands. #T4#
Van Beest takes a shot to the head.
Van Beest lands an elbow inside that Rogers shrugs off.
Van Beest blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but Van Beest blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Beest lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Rogers as the two fighters clinch.
Rogers taking a breather.
Dirk Van Beest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers lands a knee to the head.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Beest controls his hands.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Beest.
Rogers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Beest lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Beest blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Van Beest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Beest 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Van Beest!
Dirk Van Beest very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Plugger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Rogers both land. Nice combination.
Plugger looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Plugger didn't expect that.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Plugger is keeping the position.
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Plugger trying to control the position.
Plugger looking for a sweep. Not yet Plugger, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Plugger has an active guard here but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
Plugger trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Plugger!
Rogers scoring with strikes but Plugger is staying in there.
Plugger working to try and regain half guard.
Plugger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plugger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Plugger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Plugger tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plugger tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Rogers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Plugger working to try and regain half guard.
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Plugger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plugger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Plugger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plugger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rogers is thwarting Plugger's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Well, if Rogers 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.
Plugger is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plugger avoid being mounted?
Plugger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Plugger wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well. #SUB#
Plugger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Plugger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers cracks Plugger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Plugger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but Plugger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plugger shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Plugger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Plugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Rogers finds it's target.
Plugger throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Plugger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plugger with a body shot.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Plugger.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a sloppy right hand. Plugger should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plugger checks a leg kick.
Plugger tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Plugger misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plugger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plugger tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Plugger misses.
Plugger throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Plugger.
Plugger fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Plugger backing up. Plugger nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Plugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Plugger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Plugger misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.
Plugger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Plugger swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Plugger is looking to wear down Rogers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.#T2#
Rogers avoids the head kick by Plugger.
Plugger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plugger swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Plugger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Plugger's head.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Plugger misses with the body kick
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Plugger misses
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Plugger shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plugger tries a low kick but Rogers avoids it.#T3#
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Plugger misses.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Plugger lands with a cross.
Plugger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Plugger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers jabs Plugger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plugger. Plugger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Plugger.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plugger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plugger scores with a nice body kick.
Rogers is looking to slow Plugger down with leg kicks.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Plugger. #TD#
Plugger gets a double leg takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers controlling the position.#SUB2#
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plugger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Plugger pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Plugger is controlling well.
Plugger wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Plugger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick by Plugger misses
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plugger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plugger fails with a takedown attempt.
Plugger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plugger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. 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.
Plugger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick.
Plugger misses the shot to the body.
Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Rogers rushes Plugger and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plugger backwards. #T1#
Plugger avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Rogers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Plugger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Rogers tightens his grip and picks Plugger up, before dumping him to the ground. Plugger manages to land in guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plugger wants to sweep but no luck.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plugger has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plugger is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rogers keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
Plugger is fighting to break Rogers's control of his arms but Rogers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Rogers 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.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Plugger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plugger has managed to get both his arms back between Rogers's legs - danger averted.
Plugger looking to pass the guard.
Rogers trying to control the position here.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Plugger from controlling successfully.
Rogers pulls Plugger in close to prevent any damage.
Plugger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plugger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plugger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Plugger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers managing to control the position.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plugger drops back looking for a leg! Rogers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rogers manages to kick Plugger off! Plugger jumps back into Rogers's guard.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A victorious Mason Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 94: Tzeng vs Horatius
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Rogers tried to score with a low kick but Bickle checks it.
Rogers tries to clinch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bickle! But no joy.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers works Bickle's body with a nice hook.
Rogers scores with a three punch combo!
Rogers misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Bickle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers lands a left hand.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Rogers.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bickle is defending well for now.
Bickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Rogers has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers.
A short uppercut from Rogers.
Bickle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rogers works on Bickle's body with a couple of short punches.
Bickle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
Rogers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers trying to land knees to the body.
Bickle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bickle working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Bickle avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers looking to throw knees to the head but Bickle is blocking nicely.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Bickle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bickle lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Rogers lands with a right to the head.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Bickle avoids the damage to the body.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bickle.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bickle is defending well for now.
Bickle avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body. #T3#
Rogers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogers looking to slow down the pace here.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Rogers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers lands with a left to the head.
Bickle lands a shot to the body.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Bickle. #ROC2#Rogers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Bickle tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bickle.
Rogers gets through Bickle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Rogers looking to throw knees to the head but Bickle is blocking nicely.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rogers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bickles head.
A shot in the inside from Bickle.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Rogers trying to land knees to the body.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle.
Bickle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Bickle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bickle catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bickle is just out of range.
Bickle moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Bickle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bickle.#CL2#
Bickle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Bickle.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bickle prevents it.
Bickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bickle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bickle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rogers.
Bickle lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle lands with a left to the head.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bickle.
Bickle lands a nice uppercut.
Bickle is working Rogers over against the cage.#T1#
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle lands a left hand.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tom Bickle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Bickle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bickle pushes Rogers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle lands a body shot.
Bickle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Rogers out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Rogers off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tom Bickle!

Event: WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Leopold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leopold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Leopold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leopold throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rogers seems content to control.
Leopold is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers throwing shots but Leopold is blocking nicely.
Leopold is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Leopold is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Leopold tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Leopold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leopold swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leopold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers lands a jab to Leopold's midsection.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Leopold sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leopold throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Leopold shakes him off and moves away.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leopold was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Leopold didn't see that one coming.
Leopold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leopold misses with a hook
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leopold misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Leopold.
Rogers flicks out a counter leg kick but Leopold steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leopold scores with a jab.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Leopold scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Rogers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Leopold's ribs.
Leopold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leopold throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leopold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Leopold had a free shot at his head there.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Leopold finish him?
Leopold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Leopold misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from Leopold misses
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Leopold drops Rogers with a beautiful combination! Rogers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leopold is looking for the KO!
Leopold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corbin Leopold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Leopold misses the target.
Rogers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leopold misses the jab.
Rogers punishes Leopold's body with a nice straight punch.
Leopold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leopold rather than just go for the knockout.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Leopold misses its target.
Rogers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Leopold throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leopold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a leg kick.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Leopold had a free shot at his head there.
Leopold misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leopold throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leopold thinking.
Leopold misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leopold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leopold.
Leopold takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leopold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corbin Leopold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leopold throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leopold.
Leopold throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leopold misses with a left hand
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leopold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leopold throws a lazy uppercut
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leopold throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Leopold. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Leopold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leopold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leopold misses with a combination
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold scores with a body shot.
Rogers sizes up Leopold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers tries a quick counter leg kick but Leopold is wise to it.
No joy there for Leopold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leopold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Leopold lands a left and a right that send Rogers crashing to the mat, dazed. Leopold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Leopold cracks Rogers on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rogers falls backwards against the cage. Leopold follows up with more strikes that drop Rogers to his knees. Leopold keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rogers! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold!

Event: WCF 102: Blackburn vs Li Chai
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Corona connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Corona.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Corona.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Corona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Corona throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Corona as he connects with a hook.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Corona slows down the pace here.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rogers.
Corona is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Corona working aggressively here.
Corona lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Corona.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Corona's leg but Corona calmly moves out of range.
Corona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Corona scores with a body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corona.
Corona catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Corona blocks the low kick.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Corona.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Corona.
That kick from Corona tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Corona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Corona saw it coming and moves away.
Corona connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Corona tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Corona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corona.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rogers back to the cage. Corona follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corona swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Corona lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Corona scores with a jab.#T4#
Rogers tries to move into range but Corona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Corona cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Corona throws a right hand that misses
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rogers.
Rogers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Corona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona 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#
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but Corona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rogers slips a straight right by Corona.
Corona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Corona moved away.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Rogers blocks the low kick.
Rogers flicks out a counter leg kick but Corona steps away.
Rogers 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.
Corona misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Rogers counters by clinching up. #T1#
Corona will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rogers up against the cage.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona slows down the pace here.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
Corona has Rogers pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Corona digs a right hand underneath Rogers's ribcage. Rogers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but Corona blocks with his arms.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Corona.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corona prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Corona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers misses with a knee strike.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers is pushing Corona up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corona is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Corona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corona manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Corona looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily. #SUB#
Corona isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rogers stacks Corona on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rogers!#T4#
Corona takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Corona can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corona struggling a bit here.
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 Juan Corona 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rogers throws a leg kick but Corona moved away.
Rogers staying out of range there.
A jab from Corona misses.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Corona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Corona backing away here, and Rogers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corona misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers moves out of range as Corona throws a body kick.
Corona lands the left hand.#T2#
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona backing away here, and Rogers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corona lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona connects with a body shot.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers tries to clinch but Corona is having none of it.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Corona scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers looks to throw a body kick
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Corona to work. #T4#
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Corona.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona stalling the fight.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but Corona blocks with his arms.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Corona stalling.
Rogers misses with a knee to the head.
Juan Corona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Corona working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corona, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!
Juan Corona spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
As Irwin backs away, Rogers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
Rogers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Irwin.
Rogers feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with an outside leg kick.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Irwin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Irwin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irwin looks winded!
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers. #TD2#
Irwin shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard. #REVR#
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin keeps trying to improve his position.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers works over Irwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers pulls Irwin in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Irwin ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Rogers is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
Irwin fails with the takedown
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rogers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin moves forwards but Rogers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Irwin feints the counter takedown.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irwin with a poor takedown
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Irwin with that takedown attempt.
Irwin fails with the takedown
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Irwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irwin lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard. #REVR#
Irwin wants to control but Rogers passes easily into half guard.
Rogers passes into side control, despite Irwin's attempt to control the position.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Irwin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Rogers lands some shots froms side control.
Irwin tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Irwin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Irwin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers controlling the position well. #T3#
Rogers trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irwin is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
Rogers won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Rogers is staying active underneath Irwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irwin controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers trying to control here. #SUB2#
Irwin seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers trying to control here.
Rogers is pressing down on Irwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers is pulling down on Irwin's head to control his posture.
Rogers 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#
Irwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Irwin was not able to check.
Rogers moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Rogers scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.#T1#
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Irwin is avoiding it.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Rogers rushes Irwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Irwin's takedown attempt.
Irwin has Rogers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Rogers wants the takedown. Irwin is fighting it off but Rogers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Irwin's guard against the cage.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Irwin is trying to hold Rogers in close to prevent damage but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Rogers has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers working away.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Irwin is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irwin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irwin wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Irwin regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Irwin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin trying to control here.
Irwin tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Irwin wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Irwin's temple.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
Our winner, Mason Rogers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
As Leopold looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo but Leopold just gets out of the way.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leopold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.#CUT2#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Leopold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Leopold darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Leopold prevents a body shot from Rogers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leopold.
Rogers wants a takedown but no success here.
Leopold lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Leopold.
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!
Leopold lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Rogers is rocked!
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leopold throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Leopold throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Leopold throws a body shot but no joy.
Leopold throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Leopold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Leopold lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rogers is looking to close the distance but Leopold sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rogers crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rogers is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Corbin Leopold!

Event: WCF WNF 72: BMA vs El Shabazz
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Somchai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Rogers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rogers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Somchai is trying to stand. #SUB#
Somchai actively working from the bottom here.
Somchai is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somchai avoid being mounted?
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Rogers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Somchai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Somchai is trying to stand.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Somchai is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Somchai.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Somchai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Somchai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Somchai works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogers lunges at Somchai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Somchai's hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Somchai enables Rogers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Somchai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somchai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somchai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Somchai keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers 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.
Rogers passes Somchai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Somchai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Somchai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers is pressing down on Somchai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Somchai is holding on for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rogers wants to work for an arm triangle but Somchai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Somchai is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers is keen to just control but Somchai is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somchai is trying to get back to full guard.
Somchai is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Somchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai backing away here, and Rogers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.#CL2#
Rogers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somchai, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Somchai improves position.
Rogers pushes Somchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Rogers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogers as Somchai tries to tie him up.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogers wants a takedown. #T1#
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers tries to work over Somchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control.
Somchai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rogers 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.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Rogers trying to control the action but Somchai is working from the bottom.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Rogers trying to control the action but Somchai is working from the bottom.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Rogers crashes against the mat.
Rogers wants to control but Somchai is keeping him busy.
Somchai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers taking a breather here.
Somchai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rogers looking to control but instead Somchai has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Somchai is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
Somchai wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rogers wants to work for an arm triangle but Somchai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rogers controlling the pace. #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.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Rogers seems content to control.
Somchai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Somchai is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Somchai clinches with his opponent.
Somchai lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Rogers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Somchai up against the cage.
Rogers is trying to maintain a safe position but Somchai gets an underhook and turns Rogers into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rogers moves out of range as Somchai strikes.
Somchai tries to clinch up.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Somchai tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range. #CL#
Somchai has managed to clinch.
Rogers wants a takedown but no success here.
Somchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Somchai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers is looking to control Somchai's arms but Somchai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, Somchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Rogers 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 Somchai has denied him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Somchai.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
Rogers can't get the takedown.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
The referee is keeping an eye on Somchai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somchai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Somchai.
Somchai presses Rogers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land.
Somchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogers takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Rogers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchai is trying to stand. #T2#
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somchai keeps working.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Somchai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rogers moves into full mount! Somchai won't be happy about that! #T3#
Rogers controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers cracks Somchai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chakree Somchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai can't escape the position.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Somchai to control.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somchai blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Somchai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rogers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Somchai is in a horrible position here. Rogers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Somchai is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Somchai is squirming around nicely.
Somchai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogers dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Rogers.
I've got Rogers 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A relieved looking Mason Rogers 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 67: Tofail vs Sepi
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ronaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers throws a chopping leg kick but Ronaldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Ronaldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ronaldo takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Ronaldo takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ronaldo clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Ronaldo won't allow it.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Ronaldo's body.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Ronaldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ronaldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range. #TD#
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Ronaldo is being controlled here. #T2#
Rogers wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ronaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Rogers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rogers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ronaldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers controlling from side mount.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Rogers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ronaldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ronaldo's sensitive parts.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers tries to work over Ronaldo's front leg with a kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Ronaldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ronaldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Ronaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers is leaning against Ronaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Rogers working aggressively here.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Ronaldo lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronaldo avoids the damage to the body.
Ronaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ronaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head. #T1##BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch. #TD#
Rogers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ronaldo to the ground. Rogers is now in Ronaldo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rogers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ronaldo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rogers 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.#SUB#
Rogers working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily. #SUB#
Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronaldo is one step ahead there. #T2#
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers is really struggling to control Ronaldo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rogers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ronaldo passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy. #T3#
Ronaldo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rogers trying to hold on to Ronaldo's head to control him but Ronaldo postures up.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A combination from Ronaldo does no damage.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ronaldo.#ROC2#Rogers is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Ronaldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Ronaldo with a nice cross.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Ronaldo. #CL#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers avoiding damage.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Rogers darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Ronaldo is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ronaldo as Rogers tries to tie him up.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looking to stall.
Rogers misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Jose Ronaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers trying to stall but Ronaldo improves his position.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rogers swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogers scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo blocking some punches. #TD#
Ronaldo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rogers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ronaldo to the mat. Ronaldo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Ronaldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rogers trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ronaldo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jose Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rogers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ronaldo stacks Rogers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ronaldo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Ronaldo!

Event: WCF WNF 63: Ronaldo vs Somchai
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fafa was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fafa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Fafa is retaining full guard.
Fafa pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Fafa wants to stand back up but Rogers manages to pass into side control.
Rogers cracks Fafa with a big elbow.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fafa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fafa 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.
Rogers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rogers landing strikes. #SUB#
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Fafa is defending well. #T2#
Fafa is looking to reverse the position.#ES2#
Fafa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jeff Fafa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fafa scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers feints and then cracks Fafa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fafa down.
Rogers works the jab nicely.
Rogers is looking to slow Fafa down with leg kicks.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fafa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fafa throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Fafa. #T3#
Fafa takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Fafa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Fafa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fafa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fafa blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a head kick but Fafa moves out of range.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Fafa avoids it.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fafa.
Fafa misses with a looping left.
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fafa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fafa swinging wildly here.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Fafa's front leg but catches the back leg as Fafa tries to avoid it.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Fafa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fafa tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fafa tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Rogers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fafa will feel that in the morning.
Rogers throws a body punch but Fafa moves out of range.
Rogers wants to slow Fafa down by chopping away at his legs.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fafa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Fafa throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fafa.
Rogers feints and then cracks Fafa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fafa down.
Rogers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fafa's hands.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fafa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers misses with the body kick
and Fafa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Fafa misses #CL#
and Rogers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
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 Mason Rogers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fafa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers lands a front kick.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Fafa's leg but Fafa calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Rogers has closed the distance and engaged Fafa in a clinch.
Fafa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers working aggressively here.
Fafa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fafa avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Fafa blocks a body shot from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Fafa has been cut.
Rogers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Rogers pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fafa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.#TD#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fafa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fafa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fafa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Fafa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fafa.#T2#
Rogers passes into half guard.
Fafa controlling the position for now.#ES2#
Fafa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers wants to clinch.
Fafa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fafa misses with a series of wild punches.
Fafa checks the leg kick.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Fafa's ribs.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and Fafa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Rogers is rocked!
Fafa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fafa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rogers gets a clinch.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Fafa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Rogers cracks Fafa with a nice body shot.
Rogers is struggling to control the position.
Rogers is stalling here.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers works on Fafa's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Fafa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fafa misses the jab.
Rogers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Fafa.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Fafa avoids it well and moves away.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fafa defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Fafa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Rogers has managed to clinch.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Fafa.
Fafa tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Fafa back against the cage.
Fafa takes a shot to the head.
Rogers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fafa wants to stall.
Rogers is pushing Fafa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Fafa manages to pull guard. #T1#
Rogers trying to control but Fafa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fafa keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Fafa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fafa holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fafa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Fafa keeps moving.
Rogers prevents Fafa from getting back to his feet.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jeff Fafa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fafa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fafa tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Rogers working away.
Rogers trying to control the action but Fafa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rogers is really struggling to control Fafa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fafa dodges the ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rogers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fafa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fafa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fafa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fafa pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Fafa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fafa lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Fafa misses with a head kick.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Fafa avoids it well and moves away.
Jeff Fafa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Rogers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Rogers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF WNF 59: Camara vs Denovan
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Leopold.
Leopold throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leopold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leopold is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leopold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Leopold.
Rogers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leopold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leopold is one step ahead there.
Rogers has his hands on Leopold's head, controlling the position.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Leopold is looking to stand up but Rogers won't let him.
Leopold postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
Leopold misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leopold thinking.
A clash of legs there as Leopold blocks the low kick.
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Leopold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Leopold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leopold checks a leg kick.
Leopold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leopold works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers throws a body punch but Leopold moves out of range. #TD2#
Rogers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leopold on his heels. He'll look to pass Leopold's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rogers has gone for a leg lock! Leopold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rogers's guard.#REVR##T3#
Rogers has a closed guard, preventing Leopold from standing up.
Leopold 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.
Leopold wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Leopold wanted to stand there but Rogers had control of the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leopold postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leopold content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leopold throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Leopold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers darts in looking for a takedown but Leopold gets double underhooks and turns Rogers into the cage.
Leopold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Leopold.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Leopold avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Rogers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leopold swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Leopold swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
Leopold scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Leopold sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Leopold.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Leopold. Those never looked like landing.
Corbin Leopold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leopold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Leopold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Leopold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leopold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers throws a chopping leg kick but Leopold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the body from Leopold misses
and Rogers counters with an inside leg kick.
Leopold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corbin Leopold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Rogers is looking to slow Leopold down with leg kicks.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers defending well as Leopold loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leopold throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leopold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leopold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers misses with a low kick as Leopold jumps back.
Leopold moves out of range of the body kick.
Leopold looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Rogers slips a straight right by Leopold.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Good leg kick by Rogers.
Leopold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Leopold.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Leopold.
Leopold misses with a straight left.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leopold at a distance.
Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leopold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leopold counters with a straight right hand.
Leopold misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leopold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Leopold moves away and avoids it.
Leopold punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Leopold misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leopold throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leopold defends it well.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leopold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rogers misses with a hook
letting Leopold counter with a right hand.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leopold misses with a left hand
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leopold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Corbin Leopold 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rogers is looking to slow Leopold down with leg kicks.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leopold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers feints and then cracks Leopold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leopold down.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Leopold.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leopold misses with a body shot.
Rogers works Leopold's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Rogers misses
and Leopold counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Leopold swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leopold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leopold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leopold throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leopold tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Rogers.
Rogers works Leopold's body with a nice hook.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leopold as he jumps to the side.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Good work by Leopold as he checks the leg kick.
Leopold throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leopold throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Leopold closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Leopold has the dominant position.
Leopold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leopold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Leopold holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Leopold on the inside.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Leopold has the dominant position.#T3#
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Rogers tenderised Leopold's leg. Leopold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Leopold saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Leopold has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leopold.
Leopold wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leopold as he jumps to the side.
Corbin Leopold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
Leopold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws a right hand that Leopold ducks under and follows up with a left that Leopold also avoids with ease.
Leopold doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leopold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leopold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Leopold has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Rogers.
I think Rogers 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A very excited looking Mason Rogers 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: WCF 73: Garcia vs Baker
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Rogers scores with a one two! Jamay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jamay misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamay thinking. #TD#
Jamay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent Jamay getting side control.
Rogers wants to control but Jamay is keeping busy.
Jamay wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers wants to control but Jamay is keeping busy.
Jamay is looking to stall here but Rogers recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jamay is aware though and is defending well.
Jamay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Jamay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jamay is chipping away with strikes.
Jamay trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Jamay tries to advance to mount but Rogers denies him. #T2#
Rogers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jamay.
Jamay misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Jamay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogers, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rogers wants to control but Jamay postures up.#T3#
Rogers parries the strikes from Jamay easily there. Jamay is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rogers to escape.
Jamay advances to full mount.
Rogers tries to reverse the position but Jamay maintains control.
Jamay with the ground and pound from mount.
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Jamay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rogers is now in Jamay's guard. A big mistake from Jamay there, giving up the dominant position!
Rogers wants to control from the top but Jamay keeps moving.
Jamay is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Jamay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jamay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jamay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jamay 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.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jamay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Jamay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jamay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jamay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Jamay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jamay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jamay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Jamay throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Jamay closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Jamay pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamay walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamay throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jamay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Jamay moved away.
Jamay tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Jamay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogers. Rogers obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Jamay, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Jamay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kofi Jamay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rogers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jamay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Jamay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jamay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamay throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jamay wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers stands up over Jamay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jamay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamay trying to control the position. #SUB#
Jamay is looking for a triangle here but Rogers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jamay struggling a bit here.#T3#
Rogers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jamay some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Jamay is defending well. #SUB2#
Rogers tries for a kimura but Jamay is defending well.
Jamay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow.
Jamay is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Jamay is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Jamay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamay is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers working the ground and pound from side control.
Jamay is looking for a sweep.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
Jamay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rogers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jamay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
Jamay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Rogers 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.
Rogers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jamay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamay lands with a nice body kick.
Jamay takes one on the button.
Rogers slips under a jab from Jamay.
Jamay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamay takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Jamay backing up. Jamay nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Rogers lands with a kick to the temple. Jamay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Rogers there.
Jamay doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away. #T1#
A low kick lands for Rogers.
A cross from Rogers lands.
Jamay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Jamay.
Jamay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jamay throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
Jamay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamay.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Jamay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamay is just out of range.
Jamay throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Jamay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamay.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rogers checks a leg kick.
Rogers feints and then cracks Jamay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamay down. #TD2#
Jamay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Jamay is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up. #SUB#
Jamay has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rogers should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jamay has tightened it up now! Rogers should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kofi Jamay!
Post fight, an emotional Kofi Jamay said 'Hey Nick! You got a new problem at 145 maaan. Makin' the debut in style. A lot of interesting matchups in the top 10. I wann'em all! Corbin Leopold you maul people on the ground. I'd like to see you try that with me!!!'.

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

#R1#
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Almeida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Almeida backing up. Almeida nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Almeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Almeida.
Almeida fails with the takedown.
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Rogers is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
Almeida has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg. #T2#
Almeida wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almeida taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Almeida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Almeida is rocked!
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Almeida is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Almeida seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers lands a big shot to the head and Almeida winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mason Rogers!
A relieved looking Mason Rogers 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 63: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Tacktheritrix fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Rogers gets caught flat footed, as Tacktheritrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tacktheritrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacktheritrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacktheritrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacktheritrix is keeping the position for now.
Tacktheritrix looking to control but Rogers passes into half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Tacktheritrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tacktheritrix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers won't allow Tacktheritrix to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tacktheritrix is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tacktheritrix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tacktheritrix is aware though and is defending well.
Tacktheritrix wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tacktheritrix has Rogers in his guard.#REVB#
Tacktheritrix keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Tacktheritrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacktheritrix tries to get out of the position.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Tacktheritrix has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers pushing down on Tacktheritrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tacktheritrix regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Rogers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tacktheritrix looking to control.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacktheritrix is keeping the position for now.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Tacktheritrix's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers works over Tacktheritrix with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tacktheritrix closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Tacktheritrix pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tacktheritrix fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacktheritrix fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackmarius Tacktheritrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers feints and then cracks Tacktheritrix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tacktheritrix down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacktheritrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Tacktheritrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Tacktheritrix persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##TD2#
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a sweep.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers working away.
Tacktheritrix is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Tacktheritrix is rocked!
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Tacktheritrix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a strong strike to the head of Tacktheritrix. That's dazed him! Rogers looking to finish here. Tacktheritrix is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rogers lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Rogers!
A relieved looking Mason Rogers 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 57: Bardia vs Li Chai
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Jamay sees coming a mile off.
Jamay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Jamay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers throws a push kick but Jamay slaps the foot to one side.
Jamay looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Rogers tries to counter with a takedown but Jamay is quick to defend against it.
Jamay moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Jamay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Jamay's front leg but catches the back leg as Jamay tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Rogers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rogers.
Rogers postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jamay has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jamay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Jamay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers trying to control but Jamay is working from the bottom.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamay's head.#SUB2#
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jamay has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rogers doesn't defend quickly enough and Jamay has managed to lock this one up! Can Rogers escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jamay on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kofi Jamay!
Post fight, Kofi Jamay stared into the camera and said 'Hey Nick! You got a new problem at 145 maaan. Makin' the debut in style. A lot of interesting matchups in the top 10. I wann'em all! Corbin Leopold you maul people on the ground. I'd like to see you try that with me!!!'.

Event: WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Bakocevic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Bakocevic sees coming a mile off.
Bakocevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakocevic keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic trying to control the position.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Bakocevic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bakocevic wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Bakocevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakocevic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Bakocevic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bakocevic uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bakocevic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakocevic is defended easily by Rogers.
Bakocevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Rogers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakocevic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers lands a jab to Bakocevic's midsection.
Bakocevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Rogers lands the left hand.
Rogers throws a head kick that Bakocevic semi-blocks.
Bakocevic shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Bakocevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Bakocevic 's knee. #CL2#
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rogers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rogers looking to control. #SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Bakocevic stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.#T4#
Bakocevic pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Bakocevic sits in half guard.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Rogers wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bakocevic closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Bakocevic pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakocevic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakocevic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. 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.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers tests Bakocevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Bakocevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Bakocevic tries to avoid it.
Bakocevic dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Bakocevic's head and hops out.
Bakocevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakocevic is defended easily by Rogers.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakocevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Bakocevic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Veljko Bakocevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakocevic manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bakocevic misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a takedown 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!
Rogers controlling the position.
Bakocevic is looking for a sweep.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Bakocevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bakocevic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers trying to control the action but Bakocevic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rogers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bakocevic!
Bakocevic wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakocevic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bakocevic gets back to half guard.
Bakocevic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Bakocevic is having none of it.
Bakocevic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bakocevic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Bakocevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bakocevic defending well though.
Rogers throws a strike but Bakocevic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bakocevic working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
Rogers is taking a breather. Bakocevic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Bakocevic moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Bakocevic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Bakocevic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakocevic's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakocevic is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bakocevic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers trying to control but Bakocevic is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakocevic's head.
Bakocevic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. #REVR#
Rogers 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#
Bakocevic won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. #T2#
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Bakocevic defends the submission attempt.
Bakocevic wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bakocevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rogers working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Bakocevic's head. #SUB2#
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bakocevic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogers prevents Bakocevic from improving his position.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Bakocevic is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Bakocevic's temple. #SUB2#
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bakocevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
Well, if Rogers 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.
Rogers prevents Bakocevic from improving his position.
Veljko Bakocevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakocevic is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Halloween on Hilo
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fafa jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Fafa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fafa lands with a right and another and another! Rogers is in big trouble! Fafa lands again and this time it's lights out for Rogers! A quality knockout there for Fafa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Fafa!

Event: WCF WNF 20:El Shabazz vs Leahy
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers digs a good hook to Khumpai's body.
Khumpai tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Khumpai blocks the leg kick.
Khumpai delivers a nice body kick.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khumpai circles away quickly and effectively.
Khumpai is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Rogers lands with a cross.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Khumpai shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Khumpai tries to sprawl but Rogers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khumpai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Khumpai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers trying to control from Khumpai's half guard. Khumpai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khumpai keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khumpai keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Khumpai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khumpai is looking to clinch.
Khumpai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khumpai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers tries a low kick but Khumpai avoids it.#TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khumpai did well to prevent Rogers getting side control.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khumpai defending well though.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Khumpai is defending well.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rogers prevents Khumpai from standing back up.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khumpai is in a horrible position here. Rogers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Rogers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khumpai looks a forlorn figure.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Rogers.
Khumpai is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rogers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khumpai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rogers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khumpai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Khumpai's guard.#ES#
Khumpai pushes Rogers off and gets back to his feet.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rogers clinches.
Khumpai tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Khumpai back against the cage.
Khumpai trying to control the position but instead, Rogers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khumpai into the cage.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khumpai just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Rogers jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Khumpai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Khumpai wanted to stand there but Rogers had control of the position.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Khumpai being controlled here momentarily.
Khumpai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rogers's guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Khumpai controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Rogers moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rogers jumps guard and drags Khumpai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Khumpai from controlling successfully.
Rogers is trying to keep Khumpai in close.
Khumpai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Khumpai won't allow Rogers to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khumpai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khumpai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers stops Khumpai from standing up.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Khumpai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Khumpai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khumpai throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Rogers darts in and clinches Khumpai up against the cage.
Rogers jumps guard but Khumpai stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khumpai just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khumpai.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khumpai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers passes Khumpai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Khumpai pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Khumpai is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount! #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.
Rogers lands a couple of good shots and Khumpai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Khumpai prevents Rogers from getting a body triangle.
Rogers biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Khumpai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Khumpai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3##SUB2#
Rogers working for a choke but Khumpai is defending well. #SUB2#
Khumpai is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rogers gets his way!
Pann Khumpai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Rogers looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Khumpai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rogers.
Khumpai covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers scores with strikes from the back.
Rogers has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: F&B 30: Lloyd vs. Bad Man 2
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jagger to the mat! Jagger manages to get full guard.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jagger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jagger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Jagger keeps moving.
Rogers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jagger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rogers 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.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Rogers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jagger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Crunch! Rogers slams his shin into Jagger's torso.
Rogers lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jagger misses with a left hand
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Rogers feints and then cracks Jagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jagger down.
A left lands for Jagger.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Jagger misses with a left hand
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Rogers tries to clinch but Jagger moves out of range.
It looked like Jagger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rogers connects with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Rogers both land. Nice combination.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Jagger misses with a looping right.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jagger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagger trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Jagger is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers is working Jagger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rogers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rogers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jagger!#T3#
Jagger trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rogers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jagger working to try and regain half guard.
Jagger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jagger tries to get out of the position.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jagger is looking to escape.
Jagger is trying to escape the mount.
Jagger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Jagger is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers moves nicely into side control.
Rogers advances to mount.
Rogers lands a couple of good shots and Jagger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rogers throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Rogers trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jagger doesn't escape.
Jagger tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers 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#
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogers has Jagger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jagger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jagger breaks the clinch.
Jagger needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Jagger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with an inside leg kick.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jagger's sensitive parts.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogers wants to control but Jagger is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers stops Jagger from getting back to his feet.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Jagger wants to get back to full guard.
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. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Jagger's temple.
Jagger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jagger sees it coming and defends easily.
Jagger tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Jagger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers. #T2#
Well, if Rogers 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.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rogers passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Rogers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jagger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jagger and Rogers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jagger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Rogers wants to take a breather but Jagger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rogers.
Jagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jagger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers trying to control but Jagger is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jagger misses with a looping left.
Rogers feints a counter leg kick.
Jagger keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Jagger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jagger misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Jagger throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Rogers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Rogers manages to pull guard.
Jagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jagger won't allow Rogers to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jagger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jagger won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Jagger scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Jagger preventing the sweep.
Jagger postures up in Rogers's guard and throws a big left but Rogers blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jagger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jagger's guard. #REVB#
Rogers trying to control but Jagger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rogers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jagger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rogers has Jagger in his guard.#REVR#
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jagger.
Tyrone Jagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Jagger is proving a slippery customer.
Jagger throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jagger's guard. Nice move by Rogers!#REVB##SU2#
Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jagger, up you get!
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers. #TD2#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3##SUB2#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jagger is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount!
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jagger is wriggling around trying to escape. #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.
Rogers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rogers scoring with strikes but Jagger is staying in there.
Jagger is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Rogers throwing strikes here but Jagger is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rogers tries to control but Jagger wriggling away.
Rogers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jagger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
An out of breath Mason Rogers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: F&B 27: Boaler vs. Izquierdo 2
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jagger walks into a left hand. #CL#
Rogers has closed the distance and engaged Jagger in a clinch. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jagger throws out a counter right but Rogers avoids it with no problem.
Rogers scores with a head kick. Jagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.#CL#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jagger throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Jagger misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Jagger's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rogers - that will leave a mark!
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rogers jumps guard and drags Jagger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jagger throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Rogers has control of Jagger's left arm, preventing Jagger from doing any damage.
Jagger chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jagger scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jagger defends it easily.
Jagger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jagger throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers is trying to keep Jagger in close. #SUB#
Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jagger defends it easily.
Jagger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Jagger postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow. #SUB#
Rogers working for a triangle but Jagger defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers 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.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Jagger tries to pass.
Jagger distracts Rogers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is really struggling to control Jagger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rogers lands a head kick. Jagger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers shoots in and drives through. Jagger sprawls well.
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Rogers clobbers Jagger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Jagger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Rogers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jagger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jagger manages to get to full guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Jagger keeps moving. #SU#
Rogers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rogers tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Jagger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogers'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.
Rogers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jagger has had enough of the clinch but Rogers keeps him there for the moment.
Jagger tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
Jagger is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Rogers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Jagger is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.#BC2#
Jagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
Jagger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rogers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jagger is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jagger.
Rogers avoiding damage.
Jagger is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.#TD#
Rogers jumps into guard, dragging Jagger to the mat.
Jagger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rogers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jagger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jagger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Rogers pulls Jagger in close to prevent any damage.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jagger lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jagger passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jagger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
Rogers with a nice cross.
Rogers works the jab nicely.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Jagger circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jagger! But no joy.
Rogers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jagger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers stuns Jagger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jagger can do to turn this around?
Jagger throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jagger. Jagger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Rogers forces Jagger back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jagger.#TD#
Rogers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jagger did well to prevent Rogers getting side control.
Rogers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jagger is working to get back to half guard.
Rogers tries to control but Jagger wriggling away. #SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jagger turns into him and now he's in Rogers's guard.
Tyrone Jagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jagger throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jagger's guard. Nice move by Rogers!#REVR#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Jagger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers stays in close to Jagger's body and controls the position.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jagger's head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagger is retaining full guard.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
After winning the bout, Mason Rogers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: F&BE 25- Bloody Animals
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Jagger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Jagger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jagger attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Jagger counters with a shoot takedown. Rogers fights it but they end up in guard.
Rogers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jagger has passed into side control.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is pressing down on Jagger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Rogers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jagger is one step ahead there.
Jagger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers pulls Jagger in close to his closed guard and prevents Jagger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jagger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rogers pulls Jagger in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Jagger gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Jagger's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers works Jagger's body with a nice hook.
Rogers scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Jagger gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
Jagger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Jagger being controlled against the cage.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Jagger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Jagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers delivers a nice body kick.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Rogers forces Jagger back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jagger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jagger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Jagger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jagger.#CL2#
Rogers gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jagger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rogers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jagger takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Jagger tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control.
Jagger is pushing Rogers's head away, looking to escape. Rogers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rogers wants to control but Jagger is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jagger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jagger tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Jagger prevents Rogers from moving into mount.
Rogers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rogers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Jagger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jagger is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Jagger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rogers.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jagger's guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Jagger keeps moving.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB2#
Rogers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagger! #REVR#
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Rogers wants to stand up but Jagger is controlling him.
Rogers has control of Jagger's left arm, preventing Jagger from doing any damage. #T4##ES2#
Rogers pushes Jagger off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Jagger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Jagger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Jagger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Rogers misses #TD#
and Jagger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers trying to control but Jagger postures up. #T1#
Jagger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Jagger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rogers moves into full guard.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jagger.
Rogers controls Jagger momentarily but Jagger frees himself.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jagger's guard. #REVB#
Rogers trying to control but Jagger is working from the bottom.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers passes Jagger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jagger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rogers wants to control but Jagger is keeping him busy.
Rogers is taking a breather. Jagger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Jagger defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers cracks the inside of Jagger's front leg.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Jagger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jagger continues to drive forward.
Jagger tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jagger avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyrone Jagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jagger feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jagger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
Our winner, Mason Rogers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1##CL#
Rogers instigates a clinch.
Mattonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mattonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Mattonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mattonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers pulls Mattonen in to control the position.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattonen on the ground.
Mattonen trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Mattonen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Mattonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mattonen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rogers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mattonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rogers tries to roll over but Mattonen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mattonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mattonen stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers striking off his back.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Rogers throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mattonen escapes and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rogers tries to kick Mattonen off but Mattonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Mattonen is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mattonen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mattonen is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mattonen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mattonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Mattonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers tries to kick Mattonen off but Mattonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers manages to get to full guard.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Mattonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mattonen wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mattonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mattonen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mattonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Mattonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Mattonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mattonen is tightening it up a little... Rogers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rogers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rogers taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mattonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matti Mattonen!
Matti Mattonen 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Byrne tries to sprawl but Rogers drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Byrne manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Rogers clinches up with Byrne and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Byrne tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Byrne manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Byrne pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers won't allow Byrne to get back to his feet.
Rogers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Byrne is working an open guard so Rogers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Byrne has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
Byrne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Rogers stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Byrne clinches. #TD#
Byrne gets control of Rogers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Byrne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byrne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.#T2#
Byrne looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Byrne 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.
Byrne is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Byrne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rogers stands and throws Byrne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Byrne struggling a bit here.
Byrne is breathing heavily.#T3#
Byrne tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rogers 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. #SUB2#
Rogers sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Byrne taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Rogers!

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