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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Rogers (ranked 2258 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Antonio Zetsika (ranked 239 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Zetsika!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Rogers tenderised Zetsika's leg. Zetsika is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zetsika wants to clinch.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zetsika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Zetsika.
Zetsika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Zetsika moves his leg out of the way.
Zetsika just misses with a punch to the body.
Zetsika scores with a jab to the body.
Zetsika misses with a straight right.
Zetsika lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a push kick.
Zetsika with a hook.
Zetsika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Zetsika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rogers tries to roll over but Zetsika keeps him under control.
Rogers trying to control here.
Zetsika wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Zetsika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika stands up and beckons Rogers to join him on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Zetsika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers throws a low kick but Zetsika avoids it.
Zetsika throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zetsika decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zetsika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zetsika's back!
Rogers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zetsika's body.
Zetsika covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zetsika trying to control the action but Rogers just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika tries to break free.
Rogers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zetsika knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zetsika for a finish.
Zetsika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogers scores with punches from the back.
Rogers scores with punches from the back.
Zetsika is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is persistently looking for the submission but Zetsika is defending it well.
Rogers is controlling the position but Zetsika somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Zetsika wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Zetsika will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zetsika misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers tries a low kick but Zetsika avoids it.
Zetsika drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zetsika trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Zetsika from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zetsika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zetsika wants to stand but Rogers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rogers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zetsika manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers pushing down on Zetsika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zetsika is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zetsika is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zetsika defends it well.
Zetsika is concentrating on defense, preventing Rogers from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers uses his free foot to push down on Zetsika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zetsika.
Rogers tries to control but Zetsika wriggling away.
Zetsika is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Zetsika keeps trying to improve his position.
Zetsika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika regains half guard.
Zetsika pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Zetsika is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zetsika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zetsika is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zetsika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zetsika.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Zetsika jumps back.
Zetsika throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogers slips a straight right by Zetsika.
Rogers throws a head kick but Zetsika moves out of range.
Zetsika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Zetsika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zetsika to get the leverage.
Zetsika tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zetsika throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zetsika is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zetsika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zetsika lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers has Zetsika pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zetsika throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Zetsika.
Rogers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zetsika misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Zetsika tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Zetsika throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika jabs at Rogers's body.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body. Zetsika takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogers lands with a hook. Zetsika tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zetsika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zetsika takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers tries to work over Zetsika's front leg with a kick but Zetsika checks it.
Zetsika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Antonio Zetsika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zetsika.
Zetsika moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zetsika is out of range.
Zetsika is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rogers takes a swing at Zetsika's ribcage but misses.
Rogers throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Zetsika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zetsika's sensitive parts.
Zetsika scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zetsika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zetsika lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zetsika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Zetsika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zetsika has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Zetsika!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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