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Event:
RS 173 Overkill
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Philippoussis is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Philippoussis forces RRogan back against the cage and clinches.
RRogan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Philippoussis misses with a punch on the inside.
Philippoussis throws a punch but it's blocked by RRogan.
RRogan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Philippoussis to keep the fight standing.
Philippoussis lands a nice shot to the body.
RRogan jumps guard but Philippoussis stands there with RRogan around his waist. RRogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJoe RRogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philippoussis lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like JJoe RRogan has been cut.
RRogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Philippoussis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Philippoussis scores with a shoulder strike.
RRogan fails to pull guard.
RRogan is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RRogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Philippoussis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD2#
Philippoussis drops RRogan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! RRogan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
JJoe RRogan's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Philippoussis drops RRogan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! RRogan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
RRogan is rocked!#CUT2#
JJoe RRogan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Philippoussis loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks RRogan senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Philippoussis!
A less than humble Anthony Philippoussis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rhodes gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rhodes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by RRogan, who protects the arm well.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but RRogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes tries to stand but RRogan is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to control but RRogan is keeping him busy.
RRogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if RRogan tries to get out of the position.
Rhodes misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
RRogan tries to escape but Rhodes is in control. #SUB2#
Rhodes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rhodes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
RRogan is pushing Rhodes's head away, looking to escape. Rhodes manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
RRogan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
RRogan lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RRogan is working Rhodes over with some ground and pound from side control.
RRogan looks up at the clock and then as Rhodes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, RRogan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
RRogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've been hearing that RRogan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rhodes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
RRogan landing a few strikes.
RRogan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
RRogan is working Rhodes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rhodes some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RRogan scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on RRogan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
RRogan 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.
RRogan landing a few strikes.
Rhodes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on RRogan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhodes has hold of RRogan's hands but RRogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
RRogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
RRogan lands strikes from half guard.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RRogan lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from RRogan there.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
RRogan working over Rhodes with some ground and pound. Rhodes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with RRogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RRogan slips a nice elbow through Rhodes's hands, connecting with Rhodes's forehead.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
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. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Rhodes's temple.
Rhodes trying to control but RRogan postures up.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RRogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
RRogan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rhodes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
RRogan lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhodes taking some punishment here, with RRogan in his half guard.
Rhodes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but RRogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
RRogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
RRogan drops an elbow to the side of Rhodes's head.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RRogan working Rhodes over with strikes.
RRogan slips a nice elbow through Rhodes's hands, connecting with Rhodes's forehead.
RRogan slips a nice elbow through Rhodes's hands, connecting with Rhodes's forehead.
Rhodes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but RRogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Rhodes's temple.
RRogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJoe RRogan dominated that round.
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#
Rhodes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhodes wants it to stay on the feet.
RRogan fails with a takedown attempt.
RRogan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJoe RRogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RRogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rhodes's waist but Rhodes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing RRogan off to one side.
Rhodes throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhodes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RRogan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
RRogan wants to stand up but Rhodes is controlling him. #T1##ES#
RRogan pushes Rhodes off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
RRogan has one foot on Rhodes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
RRogan shoots in but Rhodes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##TD2#
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. RRogan quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RRogan is trying to stand.
Rhodes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed RRogan's head. #ES#
RRogan kicks off Rhodes and gets to his feet.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch but RRogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RRogan misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in RRogan's guard.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RRogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.#ES#
RRogan wriggles free and stands up. #T3##TD#
RRogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rhodes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rhodes taking a bit of punishment here - RRogan scoring with strikes.
RRogan scoring with punches and elbows.
RRogan lands a few punches from side control.
RRogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
RRogan is putting a hurting on Rhodes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rhodes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RRogan working the ground and pound.
RRogan working the ground and pound.
RRogan scoring with punches from side control.
RRogan is working Rhodes over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan scoring with punches and elbows.
RRogan is chipping away with strikes.
RRogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rhodes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rhodes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
RRogan working the body and head with strikes.
RRogan scoring with punches from side control.
Rhodes taking a bit of punishment here - RRogan scoring with strikes.
RRogan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
JJoe RRogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RRogan lands a nice forearm strike.
RRogan cracks Rhodes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
RRogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
RRogan working the ground and pound.
RRogan scoring with punches and elbows.
RRogan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJoe RRogan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
RRogan dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
No luck for RRogan with that takedown attempt.
RRogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhodes defends it nicely.
Rhodes tries to counter with a clinch but RRogan shakes him off and moves away.
RRogan walks into a straight right hand from Rhodes.#CUT2#
It looks like JJoe RRogan has been cut.
RRogan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJoe RRogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RRogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
RRogan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
RRogan darts in looking for a takedown but Rhodes gets double underhooks and turns RRogan into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rhodes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rhodes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dusty Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rhodes clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhodes. #TD2#
Rhodes drags the fight down to the ground.
Rhodes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
RRogan works over Rhodes with some ground and pound from guard.
Rhodes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RRogan cracks Rhodes with a solid left hand.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Rhodes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RRogan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
RRogan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
RRogan working the body and head with strikes.
RRogan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rhodes some visible discomfort.
Rhodes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
RRogan cracks Rhodes with a big right hand but Rhodes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rhodes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RRogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
RRogan lands some shots froms side control.
Rhodes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
RRogan scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
RRogan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rhodes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rhodes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
RRogan working away.
RRogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
RRogan lands a few punches from side control.
Rhodes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
RRogan working the head with strikes.
RRogan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
RRogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rhodes struggling a bit here.
RRogan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
RRogan is working Rhodes over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
RRogan is putting a hurting on Rhodes here, landing some big shots from side control.
RRogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
RRogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RRogan cracks Rhodes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rhodes tries to buck RRogan off but RRogan is having none of it.
RRogan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rhodes taking punishment in the form of punches.
RRogan cracks Rhodes with a big right hand but Rhodes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
RRogan is working Rhodes over with some ground and pound from side control.
RRogan working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on RRogan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
RRogan cracks Rhodes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
RRogan cracks Rhodes with a big elbow.
Rhodes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dusty Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JJoe RRogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
RRogan controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJoe RRogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for RRogan, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJoe RRogan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
RRogan gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ricard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ricard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
JJoe RRogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RRogan looks for a takedown but Ricard sprawls well.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RRogan.
RRogan 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.#TD#
RRogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - RRogan lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ricard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with RRogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
RRogan scoring with some ground and pound.
RRogan passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from RRogan there. #T1#
RRogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
RRogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard is looking to control RRogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ricard avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from RRogan there.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
RRogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
RRogan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ricard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RRogan lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricard can do anything to dispel that myth.
RRogan lands with a punch from half guard.
RRogan working over Ricard with some ground and pound. Ricard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
RRogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RRogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
RRogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ricard tries to get to full guard but RRogan has control of the leg.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan working Ricard over with strikes.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan lands strikes from half guard.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ricard looks winded!#T3#
Ricard has hold of RRogan's hands but RRogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
RRogan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ricard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RRogan winds up and cracks Ricard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RRogan working over Ricard with some ground and pound. Ricard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ricard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
RRogan lands strikes from half guard.
RRogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RRogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
RRogan drops an elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
RRogan 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.
Ricard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but RRogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
RRogan working over Ricard with some ground and pound. Ricard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RRogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RRogan lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from RRogan there.
Ricard wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RRogan lands a nice short elbow.
RRogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJoe RRogan dominated that round.
That's time! RRogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
RRogan looking to score a takedown here. Ricard is defending well but RRogan drives through and ends up in Ricard's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RRogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricard can do to turn this around?
RRogan chips away with some ground and pound.
RRogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
RRogan works over Ricard with some ground and pound from guard.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
RRogan is working Ricard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
JJoe RRogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
RRogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan chips away with some ground and pound.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ricard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ricard wants to stand up but RRogan is controlling him.
Ricard looking to control.
#T2#
RRogan lands a couple of elbows.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan chips away with some ground and pound.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan postures up and lands a big shot to Ricard's brow.
RRogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RRogan passes into half guard.
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. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RRogan lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RRogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard has hold of RRogan's hands but RRogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ricard is looking for a sweep. RRogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
RRogan drops an elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ricard has hold of RRogan's hands but RRogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
RRogan slips a nice elbow through Ricard's hands, connecting with Ricard's forehead.
RRogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
RRogan is nestled in close to Ricard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
RRogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
RRogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJoe RRogan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
RRogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
RRogan cracks Ricard with a solid left hand.
RRogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RRogan lands a couple of digs.
RRogan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ricard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RRogan works over Ricard with some ground and pound from guard.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan lands a couple of digs.
RRogan scoring with some ground and pound.
RRogan lands a couple of elbows.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
Hank Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan distracts Ricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
RRogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
RRogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan distracts Ricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan is in close to Ricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
RRogan is in close to Ricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan advances position into side control!
RRogan landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
RRogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ricard taking a bit of punishment here - RRogan scoring with strikes.
RRogan working the ground and pound.
RRogan lands some shots froms side control.
Ricard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
JJoe RRogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJoe RRogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for RRogan, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJoe RRogan!
Hank Ricard was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm... I'm just not a very good fighter.'.
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