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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Johansson (ranked 3088 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 427 p4p, 306 weight class). Rodgers has chosen Blue Flowers - Doctor Octagon as his entrance music. Keith Rodgers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson gets a double leg takedown into Rodgers 's guard.
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johansson won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Rodgers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Johansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johansson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodgers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johansson stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Johansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Johansson content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johansson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Rodgers leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson looks for a takedown but Rodgers sprawls well.
Rodgers wants to counter with a clinch but Johansson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johansson tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodgers is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Rodgers circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johansson is defended easily by Rodgers .
Johansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johansson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodgers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers .
Johansson is trying to pull guard but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Johansson gets control of Rodgers 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johansson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johan Johansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers pushing down on Johansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson manages to get to full guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Johansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Johansson postures up.
Johansson trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers seems keen to control Johansson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johansson drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Johansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodgers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johansson has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johansson shoots and misses
and Rodgers counters by clinching up.
Johansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Rodgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodgers to keep the fight standing.
Rodgers avoiding damage.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodgers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodgers swivels and escapes.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johan Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Johansson didn't see that one coming.
Johansson has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Rodgers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.
Rodgers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson jumps into guard, dragging Rodgers to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers passes Johansson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg.
Rodgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johansson gets full guard.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Johansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johan Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johansson tries to move into range but Rodgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily.
Johansson feints and as Rodgers raises his hands in defense, Johansson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johan Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodgers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
An out of breath and clearly excited Keith Rodgers thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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RATING
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