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Event:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsen.
Larsen throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Larsen.
Larsen connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers slips under a jab from Larsen.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Larsen connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.#ROC2#Rogers is rocked!
Larsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Rogers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen is looking for a sweep.
Larsen trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working.
Larsen trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larsen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rogers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working. #T1#
Larsen is trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers trying to control the position but Larsen is working away.
Larsen tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers controlling the position from side mount.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Larsen for as long as he can get away with.
Rogers working away.
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. #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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to control but Larsen is keeping him busy.
Rogers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Larsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Larsen is looking for a sweep.
Rogers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Larsen 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.#T3#
Rogers slows the pace down. #SUB#
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Larsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Larsen is looking for a sweep.#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.
You can see the frustration on Larsen's face as Rogers controls the position.
Larsen is looking to reverse the position.
Larsen is still trying to improve position.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Larsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsen tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larsen, who protects the arm well.
Rogers takes a little break here. Larsen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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 Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larsen tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
We've been informed that Larsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsen sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Larsen drops Rogers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rogers looks back up at him and smiles so Larsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Larsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larsen lands with a shot to the body.
Larsen lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsen connects with a nice cross there... Rogers is looking wobbly and Larsen recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rogers to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Larsen jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morten Larsen! |
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Event:
Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Yike Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Yike Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yike Ii defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Yike Ii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Rogers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yike Ii makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yike Ii throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yike Ii is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Yike Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers prevents Yike Ii from escaping the position.#SUB#
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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. #T1#
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.
Yike Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Yike Ii can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers staying calm.
Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yike Ii for as long as he can get away with.
Yike Ii regains half guard.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Yike Ii won't allow it.
Yike Ii is trying to stand.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
Yike Ii is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yike Ii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Yike Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yike Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Rogers forces Yike Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Yike Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yike Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yike Ii's efforts to push away.
Yike Ii misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Rogers is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Rogers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rogers stays in close to Yike Ii's body and controls the position.
Yike Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yike Ii keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yike Ii keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Yike Ii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Yike Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Yike Ii is retaining full guard.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Yike Ii pulls Rogers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rogers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yike Ii controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself. #T1#
Yike Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yike Ii wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yike Ii won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers passes to full mount!
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yike Ii wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.#T2#
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Yike Ii to control.
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.
Rogers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yike Ii is in real trouble.
Rogers throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yike Ii!
Yike Ii tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rogers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yike Ii.#SUB#
Rogers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yike Ii knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yike Ii for a finish.
Yike Ii trying to control the action but Rogers just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Rogers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yike Ii trying to get back to his feet but Rogers is in full control for now.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yike Ii can do to turn this around?
Yike Ii wants to escape the position.
Yike Ii is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Yike Ii is really stuck here.
Yike Ii trying to control the position but Rogers manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
I really don't envy Yike Ii right now.
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.
#ES2#
Yike Ii is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Yike Ii lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rogers scores with a takedown into Yike Ii's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yike Ii trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers 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#
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yike Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yike Ii is not content to let Rogers control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Further stalling from Rogers.
Yike Ii tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Yike Ii is still trying to improve position.
Yike Ii trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Yike Ii wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Rogers controlling the position.
Rogers continues to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yike Ii is trying to improve his position.
Rogers just content to control the position.
Yike Ii 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.
Yike Ii being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yike Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Yike Ii as Rogers shoots in.#TD#
Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Yike Ii won't allow it.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Yike Ii keeping hold of Rogers's head, controlling as best he can.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Yike Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yike Ii is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yike Ii avoid being mounted?
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers! |
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Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Holland throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holland throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Holland clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holland throws a head kick that half lands.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holland gets a clinch.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holland prevents it.
Rogers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kevin Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.#BC#
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Holland with a nice calf kick.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Holland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holland lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holland is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Holland circles away and we're back to standing.
Holland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Rogers blocks a head kick by Holland.
Holland cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holland lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Holland.
Holland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holland tries to clinch #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holland!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Holland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Holland throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Holland avoids it easily.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holland swivels and escapes.
Holland throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Holland throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Holland lands but Rogers takes it in his stride.
Holland is breathing heavily.
Holland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holland counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Holland defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holland's head. #T3#
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers content just to control the position here.
Rogers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Hyperbolic Time Chamber inform me that Rogers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Rogers might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rogers wants to take Holland's back here but Holland is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers is continuing to stall.
Rogers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holland is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rogers looking for the choke from the back.
What can Holland do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Rogers is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Holland is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Rogers!
Kevin Holland was interviewed post fight and said 'That’s what he does, right? I think I do it better'. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 15
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from White. #TD2#
Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
Rogers trying to control the position but White is working away.
Rogers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is looking to reverse the position.
White is trying to escape the position but Rogers is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers trying to control the position but White is working away. #T1#
Rogers staying calm.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
White 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 content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rogers trying to control the position but White is working away.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Rogers wants to control for a moment but White uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rogers trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
White manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full 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.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White has control of Rogers's left arm, preventing Rogers from doing any damage.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Rogers passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and White ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Rogers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
White keeps control of the position for the meantime.
White is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White managing to control the position.
Rogers trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rogers there!
Rogers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rogers is still trying to improve position.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
White thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
White working for a submission but Rogers is keeping him at bay.
Rogers wants to hold on but White pushes him away.#SUB#
White is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rogers is surviving well by controlling White's body position as best he can. #SUB#
White working for a guillotine from mount but Rogers is in no mood to give up.
Rogers can't escape the position.
#SUB#
White wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White.
Rogers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
White wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy. #SUB#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers is not content to let White control the position.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
White wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
White wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
White trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
White preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl White 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 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Karl White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on White's head and hops out.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karl White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers jabs at White's body.#TD2#
Rogers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rogers is in White's guard.
White pulls Rogers in to control the position. #T1#
Rogers wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Rogers stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White gets back to half guard.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Rogers is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers wants to control but White is keeping him busy. #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 White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
Rogers tries to control but White wriggling away.
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.
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogers prevents White from getting the reversal.
White sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
White wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White gets back to full guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White trying to control the position.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Rogers trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself. #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!#TD2#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White has one of Rogers's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers! |
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