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Event:
HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Archer tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab. Archer looks to clinch #TD# and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Archer won't be happy with that. Archer sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodgers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD# Rodgers gets the takedown into side control. Archer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side. #CL# Rodgers closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Rodgers drives through with a takedown into guard. Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1# Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance. Archer misses with a takedown #CL# and Rodgers moves into the clinch.#TD# Rodgers successfully pulls guard.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground. Rodgers wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position. Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2# Archer trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away. Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rodgers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Rodgers sitting and controlling from the half guard. Archer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rodgers tries to stand and escape but Archer actually recovers to full guard. Archer is striking off his back. Rodgers thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T3# Archer is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?#SUB# Rodgers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily. Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Rodgers seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt. Archer is looking to improve his position.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodgers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodgers's back!#SUB2# Archer looking for the RNC. Archer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rodgers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Rodgers.
Rodgers postures up.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Archer 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# Archer fails in his attempt to clinch. Rodgers fails with the takedown enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Archer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer content to stall in guard here. Rodgers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodgers tries to get out of the position. Archer is fighting to break Rodgers's control of his arms but Rodgers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2# Archer stands up from guard. Let's bang! Rodgers leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Archer tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy. Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ralph Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Rodgers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure. Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Ralph Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Archer is breathing heavily. Archer misses with the combination.
#T2# Nice sprawl there from Archer as Rodgers shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Rodgers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard. Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #SU# Rodgers decides to stand and escape the position. #T3# Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Rodgers clinches with his opponent.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The referee is keeping an eye on Rodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rodgers wants a takedown.
Archer jumps guard but Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Rodgers wants the takedown. Archer is fighting it off but Rodgers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Archer's guard against the cage. Archer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Rodgers jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL# Rodgers instigates a clinch. #TD# Rodgers pulls Archer into guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving. Rodgers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Rodgers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. Rocco Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU2# Archer stands up and waves to Rodgers to follow him. Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Archer. Archer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Rodgers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Archer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Rodgers lands with a good body shot. Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Archer tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch. 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! Archer looking to slow down the pace here. Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3# Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Archer up against the cage. Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rodgers has Archer pushed against the cage.#BC# Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Rodgers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rodgers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle. Good body shot from Rodgers.
Archer is working for takedown but Rodgers is calmly controlling the position for now. Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.#BC# Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Rocco Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD# Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard. Archer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodgers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Rocco Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Archer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Archer! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard. Clewlow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodgers shoots for a takedown but Clewlow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clewlow paws at him with a jab and circles away. Clewlow scores with the left hand. Rodgers knows he should have avoided that one. Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rodgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodgers wants it to stay on the feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Rodgers tenderised Clewlow's leg. Clewlow is trying to keep his angry face on. Rodgers misses with a takedown #CL2# and Clewlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clewlow. Rodgers prevents the takedown attempt.
Clewlow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodgers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woody Clewlow. Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD2# Clewlow manages to pull guard.
#ES2# Clewlow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodgers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Clewlow tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position. Rodgers fails to pull guard.
Clewlow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodgers is defending well. Rodgers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clewlow walks away with a smile on his face. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Clewlow throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Clewlow clinches up against the cage. Clewlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodgers prevents it.
Rodgers is trying to drag Clewlow to the mat but Clewlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rodgers is trying to force a seperation but Clewlow has the dominant position.#T2# Rodgers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clewlow walks away with a smile on his face. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Clewlow avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers sets himself, and Clewlow steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodgers avoids it this time. Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clewlow.
Clewlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodgers tries to sprawl out of it but Clewlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodgers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Clewlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Clewlow darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.#T3# Clewlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rodgers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clewlow smiles and moves away.
#TD# Rodgers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rodgers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Clewlow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Clewlow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU# Rodgers decides to return to a standing position. #T4# Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clewlow. Rodgers is looking for a counter combo. Clewlow looks winded! Horrible takedown attempt by Rodgers or perhaps it was just good defense by Clewlow, which made it look bad. #TD# Rodgers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clewlow did well to prevent Rodgers getting side control. Clewlow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodgers is on him like a limpet, forcing Clewlow back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rodgers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clewlow to keep the fight standing. Rodgers can't break the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clewlow avoids it. Rodgers takes a shot to the head. Clewlow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodgers avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Clewlow dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Clewlow has managed to clinch.
Rodgers tries to stall but Clewlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Clewlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clewlow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt and Clewlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rodgers looks for a takedown but Clewlow sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clewlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Clewlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Clewlow closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clewlow avoids it. Rodgers gets underhooks to prevent Clewlow's takedown attempt.
Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clewlow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Rodgers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodgers tries to circle away but Clewlow has him pinned against the cage. Clewlow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clewlow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clewlow tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodgers shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Clewlow wants a takedown.
Clewlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow has him pressed against the cage. Rodgers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clewlow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Clewlow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clewlow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Rodgers wants to control from the top but Clewlow keeps moving. #T3# Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clewlow swivels though and keeps the full guard. Clewlow managing to control the position. Clewlow keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass. Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rodgers working some strikes from top position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Clewlow pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Clewlow tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clewlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Clewlow is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.#TD# Rodgers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodgers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rodgers working the strikes but Clewlow uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Clewlow is pressing down on Rodgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clewlow wants to sweep but no luck. Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Clewlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Clewlow 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# Clewlow throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Clewlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clewlow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clewlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rodgers tries to clinch but Clewlow is having none of it. #TD# Rodgers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rodgers controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodgers is stalling here. Clewlow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodgers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clewlow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Rodgers sneaks back into half guard.#T1# Clewlow wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position. Clewlow not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rodgers tries to roll over but Clewlow keeps him under control.#SU2# Clewlow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rodgers to stand up. Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Clewlow moves into the clinch.#BC# Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clewlow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Clewlow ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2# Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Clewlow counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rodgers letting Clewlow take a breather here.#TD2# Clewlow jumps into guard, dragging Rodgers to the mat.
Rodgers is looking to stand up but Clewlow won't let him. Rodgers wants to stand and escape but instead Clewlow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Rodgers wants to stand and escape but Clewlow is having none of it. Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clewlow on the ground. Clewlow with a flurry of punches that miss. Rodgers is looking to sweep but instead, Clewlow has passed into half guard.
#T3##SU2# Clewlow escapes and gets back to his feet. Clewlow shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woody Clewlow. Rodgers fails with the takedown. Clewlow wants to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch position.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Clewlow drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodgers preventing the sweep. #T4# Rodgers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Rodgers trying to control but Clewlow is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Clewlow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Clewlow has wrist control. Ralph Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Woody Clewlow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Woody Clewlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Clewlow 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Woody Clewlow! Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Woody Clewlow! Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Woody Clewlow!
Woody Clewlow wins by unanimous decision! |
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