Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rogers tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers misses with a body shot
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolas as he connects with a hook.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well. #T1#
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Rogers checks the leg kick.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.#T3#
Rogers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nicolas thinking.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas 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.
Nicolas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers motions for Nicolas to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers misses the jab.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Nicolas pushes him off.
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 Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Nicolas.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers. #CL2#
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Nicolas has control.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers is trying to push Nicolas away but Nicolas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Nicolas has double underhooks.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Nicolas tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nicolas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Good shot there by Rogers.#T2#
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Rogers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Rogers moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicolas circles away. #T3#
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Rogers misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Nicolas counters with a crisp one two that drops Rogers! Nicolas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rogers to his feet! Rogers is in big trouble!#ROC#Rogers is rocked!
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Nicolas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rogers tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nicolas wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
A victorious Harold Nicolas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Forster vs Ribbit
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomax tries to work over Rogers's front leg with a kick but Rogers checks it.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lomax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lomax fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rogers just manages to avoid it.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Lomax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Rogers does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Lomax - just one landing.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Lomax's head.
Lomax cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lomax misses the target.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers jabs at Lomax's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rogers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Rogers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lomax, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rogers is trying to maintain a safe position but Lomax gets an underhook and turns Rogers into the cage.
Lomax is struggling to control the position.
Lomax tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Lomax avoiding damage.
Rogers wants to break free but Lomax has control.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Lomax.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lomax effectively controlling the action here.
Lomax content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomax avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers feints a jab promting Lomax to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lomax slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
Lomax fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rogers just manages to avoid it.
Rogers throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
Rogers lands a head kick! #CL2#
Rogers rushes Lomax and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Lomax lands with a right hand.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Lomax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Lomax sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lomax lands a front kick.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lomax tries to counter by clinching up but Rogers breaks away and moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lomax there.
Lomax takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Lomax tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lomax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Lomax throws a front kick that sends Rogers stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers looks winded!#CL#
Lomax darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Lomax lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomax cracks Rogers with a nice body shot.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Lomax has him pressed against the cage.
Lomax with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Rogers is trying to break free.
Lomax is working Rogers over against the cage.
Lomax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lomax lands a good knee to the midsection. Rogers won't want to take too many of those.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Lomax has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lomax.
A right hand to the body from Lomax.
A left hand lands to the body for Lomax.
Lomax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lomax scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Buck Rogers has been cut.
Lomax misses with a knee strike.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lomax works on Rogers's body with a couple of short punches.
Rogers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lomax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rogers.
Lomax landing knees to the head.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomax works on Rogers's body with a couple of short punches.
Lomax is working Rogers over against the cage.
Lomax lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lomax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck 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.#R2#
Lomax lands a jab to the nose.
Lomax explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lomax throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. #KD#
Lomax feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rogers sprawling to the canvas! Rogers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lomax finish him?! #ROC#Rogers is rocked!
Lomax pushes Rogers away with a front kick.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rogers if he has to take too many more of those.
Lomax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lomax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rogers! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Time to finish Hopkins now '.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs McConnell
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Lewis darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Lewis misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land. #T1#
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lewis has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers. #BC2#
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Clive Staples Lewis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Rogers is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Lewis has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. #BC2#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lewis tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Rogers rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis 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.#CL#
Lewis rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Rogers tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it. #T4#
Rogers scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rogers gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Rogers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lewis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of 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 Clive Staples Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clive Staples Lewis'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#
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Lewis backs off Rogers throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
Lewis tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Buck Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Lewis moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lewis tries to clinch
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clive Staples Lewis 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.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis 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.#CL#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Lewis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rogers tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers 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!
Rogers blocking some punches.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head. #BC2#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Lewis wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Decent striking displayed by Rogers there.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. #T4##BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away. #CL#
Lewis clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clive Staples Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lewis pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buck Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clive Staples Lewis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Rogers is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rogers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Rogers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogers scores with a four punch combination!
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#Clive Staples Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Lewis has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Rogers tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis pushes Rogers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Rogers throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers lands the left hand.
Lewis tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Rogers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.#CL#
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Rogers tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Rogers stalling in the clinch.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
Lewis keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Rogers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Lewis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Rogers misses.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buck 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Rogers!
Buck Rogers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Metharom vs Viktorov
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Panayotov misses the jab.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Rogers misses.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Panayotov is avoiding it.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Panayotov moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Panayotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rogers manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Panayotov won't allow it. #BC2#
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panayotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panayotov leaning against his opponent.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Panayotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling the position.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Panayotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Panayotov. #T2#
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. #BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Panayotov keeps it at a distance.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Panayotov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Rogers forces Panayotov back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Panayotov.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Panayotov keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panayotov lands a body punch.
Rogers looks winded!#T3#
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Panayotov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers misses with the body kick
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Rogers misses with the combination. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Panayotov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Panayotov sees coming a mile off.
As Rogers looks to move away, Panayotov throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
Donk. Panayotov catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Panayotov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Donk. Panayotov catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panayotov checks a leg kick.
Panayotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panayotov lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rogers misses with a combination #CL#
and Panayotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling him.
Panayotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Panayotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers being controlled against the cage.
Panayotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Panayotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Panayotov.
Panayotov works on Rogers's body with a couple of short punches.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Panayotov has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Panayotov keeps him there for the moment.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers tries to break free but Panayotov pushes him back against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panayotov trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panayotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers looks to throw a body kick
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panayotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panayotov doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Panayotov clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Panayotov has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Panayotov. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov scores with a jab to the head.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panayotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing. #T4##CL#
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Panayotov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Panayotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Panayotov.
Panayotov throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers scores with a sloppy right hand. Panayotov should have avoided that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers throws a lazy head kick
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Panayotov saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
That's time! Panayotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Panayotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panayotov lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rogers.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Panayotov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Rogers closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Rogers misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Panayotov avoids it.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers moves forwards but Panayotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buck Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
A counter left hand to the body from Panayotov misses its target.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panayotov cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Rogers is rocked!
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Panayotov throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right that sends Rogers to the canvas! Panayotov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov 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: SMASH: Edmond vs Rogers
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Edmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Edmond.
Edmond misses with a body punch
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmond lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Edmond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Edmond.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Rogers checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edmond. Edmond obviously looking to wear him down.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmond moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Edmond misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond lands with a right hand.
Edmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Edmond is predictable there
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Edmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Edmond forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Edmond moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
Edmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards. #BC2#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond connects with a leg kick.
Edmond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rogers will feel that in the morning.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond feints with a jab and clips Rogers right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rogers is sent crashing into the canvas and Edmond leaps in for the kill! Rogers tries to get to his feet but Edmond is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rogers is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
After winning the bout, Rayful Edmond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: End Of An Era
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Sol Brotha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers throws a right hand that Sol Brotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Sol Brotha also avoids with ease.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sol Brotha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sol Brotha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sol Brotha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sol Brotha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Sol Brotha misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
Sol Brotha misses with a straight right. #TD#
Rogers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sol Brotha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sol Brotha won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Sol Brotha postures up.
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Rogers wants to stand up but Sol Brotha is controlling him.
Sol Brotha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Sol Brotha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sol Brotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is adopting a defensive guard.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Sol Brotha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Sol Brotha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Sol Brotha is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mello MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Sol Brotha 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#
Rogers 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 is staying active underneath Sol Brotha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sol Brotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is looking to control Sol Brotha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sol Brotha to get the leverage.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Sol Brotha is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sol Brotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers is doing well to control the position and prevent Sol Brotha from advancing to side control.#T4#
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Sol Brotha sits in half guard.
Sol Brotha prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Rogers wants to control but Sol Brotha is keeping busy.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sol Brotha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sol Brotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol Brotha. #ES2#
Rogers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sol Brotha keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sol Brotha tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sol Brotha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Sol Brotha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Sol Brotha scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sol Brotha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sol Brotha throws a leg kick
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Brotha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers misses with a right hand
letting Sol Brotha counter with a right hand.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sol Brotha throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha tries to work over Rogers's front leg with a kick but Rogers checks it.
That kick from Sol Brotha tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rogers swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rogers counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Buck Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Sol Brotha misses.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sol Brotha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Brotha misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A clash of legs there as Rogers blocks the low kick.#T2#
Rogers avoids the body shot from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.#TD#
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sol Brotha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Brotha trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Sol Brotha 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.
Sol Brotha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sol Brotha is working away from the top position though.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Sol Brotha has control of the leg.
Sol Brotha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Rogers tries to roll over but Sol Brotha keeps him under control.
Sol Brotha works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rogers looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rogers tries to break free. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for the choke from the back position but Rogers is controlling his hands well.
Rogers tries to break free. #SUB#
Sol Brotha sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rogers taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). YB Sol Brotha!
Our winner, YB Sol Brotha, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021

#R1#
Emperor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Emperor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emperor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Emperor slips a straight right by Rogers.
Emperor digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fedor Emperor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emperor misses with an uppercut
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Emperor.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Emperor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emperor misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.#T1#
Rogers slips a straight right by Emperor.
Emperor ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and Emperor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emperor finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Emperor looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Emperor's corner calls for a 1-2. Emperor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emperor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emperor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Emperor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emperor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rogers takes one on the button.
Emperor fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
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 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Emperor's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Rogers dives in looking to finish as Emperor flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Rogers's strikes! Rogers is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Emperor's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Emperor was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Rogers!
Buck Rogers very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition 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: GDL 76:Roughneck VS Tragedy
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by John.
Rogers lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
John throws a quick counter head kick but Rogers was just out of range.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Buck Rogers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Rogers tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.#T1#
Rogers lands the left hand.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers digs a good hook to John's body.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
John feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
John manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.

Rogers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes John off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers works John's body with a nice hook.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Rogers.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
It looked like John was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
John tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
John gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Rogers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! John had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rogers throws a jab when John was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buck Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Rogers.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon John has been cut.
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Rogers catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but John manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
John appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
John is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
John changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between John's hands.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
John avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Nice defenses there by John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers slips a straight right by John.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
John takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow John down.
Rogers feints and then cracks John's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow John down.
Rogers misses with the combination.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
John tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers scores with a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers stuns John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
John takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buck Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
John drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from John.
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.
John fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
John half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Nice defenses there by John.
John looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers throws a low kick but John moves out of range easily.
Rogers works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogers throws an off balance right hand
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of John 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.#KD#
John drops Rogers with a big left hand and mounts him. Rogers is in big trouble! #ROC#Rogers is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John cracks Rogers with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon John!
An out of breath Marlon John thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 73: Hansson VS Keskinen
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alvar duly obliges.
Alvar throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvar in his tracks.
Alvar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Alvar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvar scores with a body shot.
Alvar throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogers connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Alvar feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Alvar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvar trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Alvar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers pulls Alvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alvar trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rogers is trying to keep Alvar in close.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Alvar from controlling successfully.
Rogers controls Alvar momentarily but Alvar frees himself.
Alvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvar won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Alvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvar is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Rogers looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
Alvar misses the shot to the body.
Alvar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alvar back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alvar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers throws a jab when Alvar was well out of range.
We've been told by Rogers's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvar throws a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvar backs up against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Alvar shoots in.
The fighters circling - Alvar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvar misses with an uppercut.
Rogers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alvar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Alvar takes one on the button.
Alvar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloisia Alvar.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Alvar avoids nicely.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Alvar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Alvar does no damage. #T3#
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Alvar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Alvar blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvar throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvar.
Alvar takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Alvar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
Rogers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvar scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Alvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Alvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
Alvar throws an elbow but Rogers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rogers tries to buck Alvar off but Alvar is having none of it.
Alvar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alvar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvar working away.
Alvar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alvar in side control, throwing shots but Rogers defends.
Alvar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aloisia Alvar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvar at a distance.
Rogers connects with a high kick.
Buck Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Alvar is predictable there
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Rogers blocks the low kick.
Alvar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvar misses with a hook to the body
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers slips a straight right by Alvar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvar misses with a low kick as Rogers jumps back.
Alvar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Alvar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvar.
Alvar misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogers is out of range and Alvar settles back down.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Alvar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers throws a counter high kick but Alvar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alvar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
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 Alvar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aloisia Alvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvar throws out the jab.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvar as he avoids it easily.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Alvar slips a jab from Rogers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvar throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Alvar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvar lands with a good body shot.
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvar.
Rogers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Alvar avoids nicely.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Alvar checks it.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvar.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Alvar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvar is just content to waste time from the top position. Rogers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Alvar preventing the sweep.
Alvar throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvar's guard. Nice move by Rogers!#REVR#
Rogers trying to control but Alvar is working from the bottom.
Alvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvar trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvar is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Alvar wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Alvar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aloisia Alvar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rogers has Alvar pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Buck Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvar 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 Alvar off to one side.
Rogers attempts a counter takedown but Alvar avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Alvar throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvar slips under a jab.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers.
Alvar looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Rogers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvar sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Alvar misses.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Alvar's knee but Alvar avoids it well.
Alvar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvar throws a low kick but Rogers moves out of range easily.
Alvar throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvar is defended easily by Rogers.#T1#
Alvar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Alvar counters with a left and a right that stings Rogers.
Rogers slips a straight right by Alvar.
Alvar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvar throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvar avoids a kick to the body.
Alvar cracks Rogers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvar throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvar throws out the jab.
Alvar throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a leg kick.
Alvar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.#T2#
Alvar throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rogers throws a body punch but Alvar moves out of range.
Rogers tries to move into range but Alvar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Alvar.
Alvar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvar.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvar.
Alvar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Alvar misses.
It looked like Rogers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvar.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Alvar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvar.
Alvar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers throws a big counter combination but Alvar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3##TD2#
Alvar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rogers!
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
Rogers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alvar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4##SUB2#
Alvar 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. Alvar eventually gives up the hold.
Alvar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvar prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Rogers trying to control but Alvar postures up.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aloisia Alvar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvar 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GDL 68: Gomez VS Byckiewicz II
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##TD#
Weismuller feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Weismuller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers has his hands on Weismuller's head, controlling the position.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weismuller.
Rogers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
Weismuller keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weismuller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him. #T1#
Weismuller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Weismuller keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Weismuller controlling the position.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Weismuller has wrist control.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weismuller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Weismuller scores with a one two! Rogers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weismuller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Weismuller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Weismuller. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rogers duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.#TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers is continuing to stall.#T3#
Rogers wants to control from the top but Weismuller keeps moving.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Weismuller has wrist control.
Weismuller has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position.
Weismuller keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers jabs at Weismuller's body.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Weismuller fails to land the takedown.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.
Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Weismuller with a nice calf kick.
Weismuller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Weismuller.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Weismuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Weismuller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weismuller misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Rogers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weismuller misses with a few strikes there.
Weismuller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with the combination.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogers.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weismuller at a distance. #T2#
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buck Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weismuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad.
Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weismuller shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Rogers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weismuller defends it well.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.#T3#
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weismuller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Weismuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Rogers swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller misses with the combination.
Rogers tries a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
Rogers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
Weismuller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers checks it well.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Weismuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Weismuller misses.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Weismuller. #T4#
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Weismuller feints a jab promting Rogers to slip. Weismuller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Weismuller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Weismuller shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Weismuller throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with an inside leg kick.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller misses with a wild combination.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers connects with a jab.
Weismuller throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Weismuller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers feints and then cracks Weismuller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weismuller down.
Weismuller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Weismuller.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Weismuller backs away looking to recover.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
Weismuller is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers feints a jab promting Weismuller to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weismuller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#Tommy Weismuller's cut is getting worse.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weismuller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Weismuller. Those never looked like landing.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Rogers.
Weismuller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rogers tries to bum rush Weismuller with a series of wild strikes but Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weismuller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weismuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rogers throws a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
Weismuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weismuller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Weismuller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
Weismuller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!#CUT2#Tommy Weismuller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weismuller swinging wildly here.
Weismuller seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weismuller misses with a double jab
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Rogers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weismuller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Weismuller backs away looking to recover.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weismuller checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers feints and then cracks Weismuller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weismuller down.
Buck Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Weismuller shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers lands with an overhand left.
Weismuller takes one to the side of the head.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller 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 follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Weismuller darts in looking for a takedown but Rogers gets double underhooks and turns Weismuller into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers feints and then cracks Weismuller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weismuller down.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Weismuller avoids it well.
Weismuller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogers. Rogers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buck 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Rogers!
Buck Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 63: Byczkiewicz vs Alvar
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers tried to counter with a leg kick but Gunnarsson avoided it.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gunnarsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gunnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rogers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it. #T1#
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Rogers leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Gunnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is working Rogers over against the cage.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.#CL2#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunnarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Gunnarsson wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Gunnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogers trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Gunnarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rogers.
Gunnarsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Rogers keeping control of the position.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Gunnarsson stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buck Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has managed to clinch.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Gunnarsson persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Gunnarsson pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.#CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers. #BC#
Rogers manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gunnarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogers working the ground and pound but Gunnarsson is defending the strikes.
Rogers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gunnarsson isn't going anywhere.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Gunnarsson sneaks back into half guard.
Rogers trying to control from Gunnarsson's half guard. Gunnarsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position.
Gunnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Rogers controls Gunnarsson momentarily but Gunnarsson frees himself.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.#T3#
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.#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.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunnarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is fighting to break Gunnarsson's control of his arms but Gunnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Gunnarsson controlling Rogers's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson 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.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Rogers throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gunnarsson forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling him.
Gunnarsson gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers. #CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Buck Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson. #BC#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a counter combo.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Rogers swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.

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 Buck Rogers.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GDL 58: 265+ Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Cover.
Cover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cover goes for a double leg but Rogers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rogers continues to drive forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Cover throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Cover shoots in.
Crunch! Rogers slams his shin into Cover's torso.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Cover.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Cover didn't see that one coming.
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rogers with a nice cross.
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!
Donk. Rogers catches Cover right on the button with a cross.
Rogers scores with a body shot.
Cover is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers. #ROC2#Cover is rocked!
Rogers connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Cover covering up! Rogers comes in with a big uppercut and Cover goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Rogers!
Buck Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyson Cover was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you dude !'.

Event: GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Unbelivable tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Unbelivable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unbelivable throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Unbelivable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unbelivable circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unbelivable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Buck Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Unbelivable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers connects with a leg kick.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unbelivable's sensitive parts.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Unbelivable has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Unbelivable with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unbelivable circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unbelivable stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unbelivable was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Unbelivable tries to counter with a clinch but Rogers shakes him off and moves away.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Rogers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
Unbelivable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unbelivable dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rogers with a nice cross.
Unbelivable moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Rogers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unbelivable's head.
A combination from Unbelivable does no damage.
Unbelivable throws a left and a right that both miss
and Unbelivable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rogers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Unbelivable eats them both and turns towards Rogers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Unbelivable is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Unbelivable got wobbled bad by a big combination! Rogers presses forward with punches and knees until Unbelivable stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Unbelivable closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Rogers!
Our winner, Buck 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.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lannister to score with a decent uppercut.
Lannister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Nice body kick there by Rogers.
Lannister misses with an uppercut
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Lannister has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Lannister has double underhooks.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Lannister tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister working aggressively here. #T1##TD2#
Lannister manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lannister's guard.#SUB2#
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Lannister 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#
Lannister looking for subs off his back but Rogers has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers works his way into full mount!
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lannister tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.#T2##SU#
Rogers get's back to his feet.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Lannister ducks down to avoid it.
Lannister scores with a nice body kick.
Lannister cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Lannister delivers a nice body kick.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Rogers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogers, as that shot connected.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Lannister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister 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.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range. #T3#
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.#CL2#
Lannister has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling the position.
A short right from Lannister.
Rogers tries to circle away but Lannister has him pinned against the cage.
Lannister has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lannister has him pressed against the cage.
Lannister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Lannister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards. #BC2#
Lannister breaks the clinch.
Lannister lands a jab to the head.
Rogers 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.#T4#
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Rogers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lannister under the eye.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lannister lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lannister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Lannister throws out a counter right but Rogers avoids it with no problem.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Lannister looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Lannister's front leg but catches the back leg as Lannister tries to avoid it.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Lannister throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Lannister.
Lannister looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Rogers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rogers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Lannister darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lannister lands with a left to the head.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Lannister jumps guard and drags Rogers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lannister's guard.#SUB2#
Lannister working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily. #T1##SU#
Rogers stands up from Lannister's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rogers misses its target.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Lannister's head but Lannister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister fails to land with a series of punches.
Lannister gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lannister checks it.
Buck Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Lannister.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.#T2#
Lannister looks to clinch
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers takes a kick 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!
Lannister lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers throws a quick counter head kick but Lannister was just out of range.
Lannister slips under a jab from Rogers.
Lannister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
As Lannister looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo but Lannister just gets out of the way.
Lannister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It looks like Rogers has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lannister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rogers is able to avoid easily.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.
Lannister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Rogers scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Lannister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister.
Lannister looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Lannister misses
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister blocks the body kick.
Lannister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Lannister ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lannister keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick.
Lannister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lannister thumps Rogers with a low kick.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Lannister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Lannister persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Lannister moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Lannister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Rogers misses its target.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Lannister unleashes a big counter combination but Rogers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rogers lands a jab to Lannister's midsection.
Lannister throws a lazy body kick
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lannister lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogers takes a step back to recover.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lannister counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers backing up. Rogers nods at Lannister to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lannister throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Lannister throws a front kick aimed at Rogers's knee but Rogers avoids it well.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lannister tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Lannister checks it
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
Lannister lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lannister pulls guard.
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet.
Rogers wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lannister is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up. #T1#
Rogers tries to stand but Lannister is controlling from the bottom.
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lannister on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lannister is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rogers is adopting a defensive guard.
Rogers wants to improve his position but instead Lannister has moved into half guard.
Rogers trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Lannister is controlling well. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lannister 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.
Rogers has his hands clasped together around Lannister's back. He's all about the action.
My spies in Finish the Fight inform me that Lannister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Buck Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Lannister is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rogers wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lannister throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Lannister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rogers.
Rogers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rogers. #T4#
Lannister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Lannister throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lannister is in Rogers's guard.#ES#
Rogers pushes Lannister off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Lannister counters by clinching up.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrion Lannister.
Well Lannister 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
After the fight, Tyrion Lannister 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: GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
A big left from Byczkiewicz misses.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but Byczkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers slips under a jab from Byczkiewicz.
A shot to the body from Byczkiewicz misses
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Byczkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byczkiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczkiewicz.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczkiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Byczkiewicz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Byczkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byczkiewicz throws an off balance right hand
and Byczkiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byczkiewicz takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byczkiewicz.
Blazej Byczkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczkiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Byczkiewicz is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut even more.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Byczkiewicz rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byczkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers. #BC2#
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byczkiewicz.
Rogers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Byczkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Byczkiewicz misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byczkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byczkiewicz lands with a shot to the body.
Byczkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
A nice side step and Byczkiewicz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Byczkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byczkiewicz misses with a straight left.
Byczkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byczkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Rogers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Byczkiewicz dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Byczkiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Byczkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Byczkiewicz.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Byczkiewicz won't allow it.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Byczkiewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Rogers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Byczkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Rogers's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Byczkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byczkiewicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a leg kick but Byczkiewicz checks it.
A jab lands there for Byczkiewicz.#T4#
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers misses the target.
Byczkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byczkiewicz lands an overhand right.
Rogers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Byczkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Byczkiewicz swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byczkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Rogers slips under a jab from Byczkiewicz.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Byczkiewicz moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Byczkiewicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Byczkiewicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byczkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Byczkiewicz. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byczkiewicz moves away.
Byczkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Byczkiewicz.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rogers out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blazej Byczkiewicz! Blazej Byczkiewicz retains his light heavyweight title!
Blazej Byczkiewicz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 25: Legba vs Shipilov
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graindo misses with a looping left.
Rogers throws a head kick that Graindo semi-blocks.
Nice shot lands for Graindo.
Rogers is looking to chop away at Graindo's legs.
Graindo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graindo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graindo misses with a body shot
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graindo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Rogers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Graindo gets a takedown into half guard.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Graindo in his half guard.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graindo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Graindo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graindo.
Graindo drops an elbow to the side of Rogers's head.
Graindo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graindo is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Rogers is rocked!
Graindo is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
Graindo is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Graindo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers is still in real trouble! Can Graindo finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers wants to stand back up but Graindo manages to pass into side control.
Graindo prevents Rogers from escaping the position.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Graindo advances nicely into full mount.
Rogers takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Graindo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaido Graindo!
Kaido Graindo retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: GDL 20: Hansson vs Matthews
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lannister scores with a jab to the head.
Lannister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Lannister's body.
Lannister throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers lands a jab.
Rogers misses the jab.
Rogers throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily.
Lannister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogers throws a hook but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lannister misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lannister checks a low kick from Rogers.
Lannister slips under a jab.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Lannister's head but Lannister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lannister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rogers is able to avoid easily.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rogers thuds his right hand into Lannister's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Rogers cracks Lannister with a good jab.
Lannister throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister misses with a head kick.
Lannister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers tests Lannister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Lannister thuds his shin into the meat of Rogers's side.#T2#
Lannister looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lannister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lannister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lannister misses with a head kick.
Lannister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lannister throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lannister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister misses with a head kick. #T3#
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Lannister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but Lannister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a good cross that connects.
Lannister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lannister thinking.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Rogers tries to work over Lannister's front leg with a kick but Lannister checks it.
Rogers cracks Lannister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lannister misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rogers duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers tries to work over Lannister's front leg with a kick but Lannister checks it.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Lannister's ribs.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers cracks the inside of Lannister's front leg.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
Rogers lands a jab to Lannister's midsection.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Lannister's ribs.
Rogers sizes up Lannister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Lannister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Lannister lands with a kick to the temple. Rogers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lannister blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lannister.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lannister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Lannister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Lannister's head.
Lannister throws a leg kick that misses.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lannister might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lannister lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Lannister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Buck Rogers has been cut.
Rogers clobbers Lannister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Lannister.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Lannister with an uppercut!
Lannister throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Lannister moves away from the strike by Rogers. #T1#
Lannister throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Lannister defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Lannister looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Lannister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lannister delivers a nice body kick.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Lannister thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rogers lands a leg kick that knocks Lannister off balance momentarily.
Buck Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers cracks Lannister with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lannister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lannister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lannister takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lannister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Rogers staying out of range there.
Lannister misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Rogers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lannister is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick by Lannister misses
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Lannister with an uppercut!
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers tries a quick counter leg kick but Lannister is wise to it.
Lannister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rogers.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lannister.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Lannister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister throws a head kick that half lands.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lannister.
Lannister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rogers.
Nice jab there from Rogers.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Rogers slips a jab from Lannister.#KD#
Lannister lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! Lannister takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rogers is rocked!
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Lannister finish him?
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister throws a head kick that misses.
Lannister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lannister.
Lannister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister misses with a head kick.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Lannister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
Lannister is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rogers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Rogers tries to move into range but Lannister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lannister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Rogers.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lannister slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Lannister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick from Lannister.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers cracks Lannister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Rogers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lannister needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick by Lannister misses
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Lannister lands an overhand right.
Jab from Rogers.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lannister slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLannister.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Lannister lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lannister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers clobbers Lannister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lannister throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Lannister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Lannister's head.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lannister.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lannister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Lannister moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lannister checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogers.
Rogers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lannister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Rogers lands with a hook. Lannister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rogers scores with a body shot.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister throws a quick counter head kick but Rogers was just out of range.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lannister moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Lannister saw that one coming.
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Lannister misses.
Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lannister circles away quickly and effectively.
Lannister throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lannister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lannister throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister looks to throw a body kick
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Lannister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lannister throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers throws out a counter right but Lannister avoids it with no problem.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lannister throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lannister back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rogers throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
Lannister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Lannister motions for Rogers to come forward. Lannister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lannister back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buck Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Lannister misses. #T4#
Lannister throws a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Lannister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogers. That did some damage!
Lannister tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogers takes a step back to recover.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Lannister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Rogers misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister's shoulder, as Lannister tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers is looking to chop away at Lannister's legs.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buck 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Rogers!
A very excited looking Buck 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: GDL 15: Jones v Prince
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Graindo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.#TD#
Graindo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graindo working Rogers over with strikes.
Graindo 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.
Rogers has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Graindo is controlling well.
Graindo lands strikes from half guard.
Graindo throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Graindo has control of the leg.
Graindo is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graindo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graindo is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graindo thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rogers trying to control here. #T1#
Graindo is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
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. Graindo connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Rogers tries to roll over but Graindo keeps him under control.
Graindo is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Graindo is working for a submission of some sort.
Graindo 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.
Graindo passes into side control, despite Rogers's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graindo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rogers!
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Graindo's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Rogers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Graindo looking to finish Rogers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rogers!
Graindo working the ground and pound effectively.
Graindo content just to control the position here.
Graindo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rogers badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Graindo around the waist but Graindo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Graindo is the winner by TKO! Graindo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaido Graindo!

Event: GDL 12: Fist v Von Mises
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Sixpack ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers.
Sixpack shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Sixpack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sixpack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sixpack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Sixpack ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe Sixpack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sixpack shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sixpack.
Sixpack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Sixpack.
Rogers swings for the body but Sixpack moves out of range.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixpack or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sixpack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Rogers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sixpack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Sixpack avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage. #T1#
Sixpack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sixpack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers. #TD2#
Sixpack jumps guard.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sixpack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sixpack trying to control the position.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixpack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers passes into half guard.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers throwing shots but Sixpack is blocking nicely.
Sixpack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Rogers is trying to control. Sixpack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers is controlling the pace.
Sixpack trying to control here.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sixpack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sixpack punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sixpack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Sixpack tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Sixpack.
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.
Sixpack misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sixpack's head.
Sixpack trying to control here.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Sixpack dodges it nicely.
Sixpack trying to control here.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sixpack wants to get back to full guard.
Sixpack taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Sixpack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Sixpack trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Sixpack defends it.
Sixpack wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Sixpack gets full guard.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixpack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sixpack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sixpack looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixpack throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sixpack has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sixpack tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sixpack shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Sixpack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Sixpack has been cut.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Sixpack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sixpack.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Sixpack clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixpack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Sixpack's head.
Sixpack swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Sixpack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Sixpack's body.#T1#
Sixpack darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sixpack crashing down! Sixpack tries to stagger back to his feet but Rogers just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sixpack asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Rogers!
Buck Rogers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 5: Challengers
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Begbie throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Begbie 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.
Begbie misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Begbie.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Begbie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Begbie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers lands with an overhand left.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers throws a hook but Begbie avoids it easily.
Begbie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogers, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Begbie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rogers lunges at Begbie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Begbie's hand.
Rogers moves out of range as Begbie strikes.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Begbie's knee but Begbie avoids it well. #T1#
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Begbie on the side of the head.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Begbie.
Begbie takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Begbie cracks Rogers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rogers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Begbie finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Buck Rogers has been cut.
It looks like Rogers has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Begbie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Begbie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Begbie with a poor takedown
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Begbie feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rogers sprawling to the canvas! Rogers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Begbie finish him?! #ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Begbie flashes Rogers a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rogers's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rogers crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Begbie punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Begbie!
Francis Begbie 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: CFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Targa shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers misses the target.#TD2#
Targa drives through with a takedown into Rogers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rogers wants to stand up but Targa is controlling him.
Targa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Targa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Targa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Targa trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Targa won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Targa won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Targa throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Targa ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Targa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Targa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Targa looks winded!
Targa shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Rogers catches Targa right on the button with a cross.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Targa back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Targa's body. Targa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers stuns Targa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a jab. Targa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Targa is rocked!#T2#
Rogers is stalking Targa. Targa circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Rogers, and it's lights out! Targa really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Rogers!

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