Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2018 1:19:22 GMT -5
Brett Rogers looks very relaxed.
Ricardo Arona is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Brett Rogers and Ricardo Arona touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Rogers!
Nice move by Arona who clinches and pushes Rogers against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rogers takes a break to breathe while holding Ricardo Arona.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rogers launches a kick
Arona checks it and keeps distance.
Arona misses a step and Brett Rogers sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Brett Rogers
that forces Arona to try and defend better.
Arona tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arona is clinching with Rogers.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rogers is launching some bone breaking punches to Arona's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ricardo Arona's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brett Rogers slightly pushes Arona into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Brett Rogers attempts to cut off Arona with punches
Arona reels from the strikes.
Rogers shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brett Rogers attempts to cut off Arona with punches
Arona reels from the strikes.
A right hand from Ricardo Arona
makes Rogers stumble back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Brett Rogers
that stun Arona.
Some nice shots from Brett Rogers
that stun Arona.
Rogers looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Arona is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rogers.
Brett Rogers just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arona quickly defends.
Brett Rogers paws at Arona.
Arona swings ineffectively.
Rogers tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brett Rogers throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Brett Rogers
Great move by Arona who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brett Rogers's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Arona is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brett Rogers just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Brett Rogers's Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brett Rogers embrace and tries to move away...
Brett Rogers pushes Arona forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Arona pushes off of Brett Rogers and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rogers holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Arona misses a step and Brett Rogers sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rogers pushes off of Ricardo Arona and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arona stumbles backwards but Brett Rogers chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Brett Rogers tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arona is launching some bone breaking punches to Rogers's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Brett Rogers's eyes.
Brett Rogers pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Brett Rogers
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Rogers's groin!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brett Rogers embrace and tries to move away...
Brett Rogers pushes Arona forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Brett Rogers tries to take advantage...
Rogers doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ricardo Arona embrace and tries to move away...
Ricardo Arona pushes Rogers forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rogers doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ricardo Arona embrace and tries to move away...
Ricardo Arona pushes Rogers forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brett Rogers tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona shoots and grab one of Brett Rogers's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Rogers lose his balance and falls to the mat
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Rogers
Arona moves on the ground
Ricardo Arona moves to side mount
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Deep breaths from Brett Rogers who tries a hammer punch to Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks those punches
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brett Rogers creates enough space to control Ricardo Arona's leg.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Brett Rogers's guard...
Ricardo Arona manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Brett Rogers sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rogers throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Rogers launches a kick
but Ricardo Arona avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rogers's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Brett Rogers
that forces Arona to try and defend better.
Brett Rogers fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rogers launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Arona's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to pass to mount...
Arona slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Brett Rogers.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Deep breaths from Brett Rogers who tries a hammer punch to Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks those punches
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rogers struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Brett Rogers looks to counter!
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ricardo Arona pushes Brett Rogers down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Arona suddenly holds Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ricardo Arona!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arona's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rogers misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Brett Rogers uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Arona decides to launch some tentative punches
Ricardo Arona takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rogers has a small cut in his Left eye
Brett Rogers tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Arona followed by a hard jab
Rogers deflects the blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Arona throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Brett Rogers tries to take advantage...
Rogers is swinging for the fences!
Arona backpedals and creates space. Brett Rogers is asking him if he is going to fight!
Ricardo Arona takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rogers moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ricardo Arona checks the kick.
Rogers clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rogers's chin
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rogers looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Arona is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rogers.
Brett Rogers fakes a punch and launches himself over Arona!
Ricardo Arona is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rogers and pushes him away!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Brett Rogers
Great move by Arona who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Brett Rogers tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona circles out and slips free of Brett Rogers's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ricardo Arona!
Rogers is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brett Rogers launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Arona's arms.
Arona leads with a punch
Brett Rogers evades but whiffs with a counter.
Brett Rogers takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Brett Rogers takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Rogers
Rogers tries to close his guard around Arona
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ricardo Arona, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brett Rogers didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Rogers
Arona moves on the ground
Ricardo Arona moves to side mount
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers hold his own hand and breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ricardo Arona.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Rogers launches a barrage of elbows over Arona's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arona doesn't fight back!
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Brett Rogers in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers struggles on the ground and tries to break Ricardo Arona's guard...
Arona doesn't want to free his opponent and Rogers continues in closed guard
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brett Rogers throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Brett Rogers paws at Arona.
Arona answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rogers looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Arona is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rogers.
A solid combination from Brett Rogers
connects with Arona.
Rogers tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rogers is clinching with Arona.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rogers doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ricardo Arona embrace and tries to move away...
Ricardo Arona pushes Rogers forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Ricardo Arona tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona circles out and slips free of Brett Rogers's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Brett Rogers tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ricardo Arona swings and Rogers has to retreat
Shovel hook by Ricardo Arona
tags Rogers.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Ricardo Arona keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona is cooling the fight on the ground
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona aggressively and repeatedly punches Rogers.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rogers's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rogers tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Rogers clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls him over and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Brett Rogers has seen better days.
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Rogers has given his back to Ricardo Arona who is trying to get one hook in!
Ricardo Arona has one hook in!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with one hook in
Arona cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rogers can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rogers launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Rogers misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rogers.
Nicely done! Arona now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with two hooks in
Rogers has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rogers is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with two hooks in
Arona is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rogers, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rogers is holding his opponent arms defending well.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Arona is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rogers's jaw!
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rogers's chin
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rogers sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rogers throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Crisp uppercut by Rogers followed by a hard jab
Ricardo Arona stumbles back.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona goes for an armbar!
Brett Rogers breaks the lock and pushes away Ricardo Arona, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Rogers jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Brett Rogers pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona grapple with Brett Rogers and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Brett Rogers falls hard on the mat with Ricardo Arona on top of him
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Brett Rogers's guard...
Ricardo Arona manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers hold his own hand and breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ricardo Arona.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Brett Rogers in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Brett Rogers is in open guard over Arona
Rogers launches a barrage of elbows over Arona's face!
Ricardo Arona blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Rogers clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Arona tries to close his guard around Rogers
He succeeds!
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls him over and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Arona pushes Brett Rogers and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Brett Rogers!
Arona ducks under...
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Ricardo Arona attempts a sweep single...
Ricardo Arona catches Brett Rogers's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Arona.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Rogers
Arona tries to escape from closed guard...
Arona struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Deep breaths from Brett Rogers who tries a hammer punch to Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks those punches
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Arona launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rogers is covering himself! Arona tries to force the situation and Rogers clumsily gives his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Arona steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ricardo Arona slides his arm under Brett Rogers's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Brett Rogers pushes up and slides Ricardo Arona's arm over his chin.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Brett Rogers tries to take advantage...
Rogers has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arona is unable to move under Rogers control.
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Rogers has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arona is unable to move under Rogers control.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Arona tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rogers! Arona has one hook in and keeps working!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Ricardo Arona fakes a move and moves laterally.
Arona studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brett Rogers fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Arona blocks that. He made it look easy!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Brett Rogers!
Arona ducks under...
Arona is trying to counter now!
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rogers's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Not a desiderable position that Rogers is in now. Ricardo Arona is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Brett Rogers can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona catch Brett Rogers's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Rogers's eyes...
That kimura from Ricardo Arona appears to be unbreakable
Rogers Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Rogers Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Brett Rogers holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls Brett Rogers to his stomach and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Arona cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rogers can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rogers misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rogers! Arona has one hook in and keeps working!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with one hook in
Arona has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rogers.
Nicely done! Arona now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with two hooks in
Ricardo Arona throws his leg over Brett Rogers's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ricardo Arona's rear naked choke attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Rogers's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Rogers's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rogers struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Ricardo Arona appears to be unbreakable
Brett Rogers frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Ricardo Arona and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rogers's face!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ricardo Arona tries to better his position on the ground...
Arona is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rogers's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Arona
Arona fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers hold his own hand and breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ricardo Arona.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rogers's ribs.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Ricardo Arona put Rogers in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Brett Rogers is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Rogers's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rogers tries to cover his face,
Brett Rogers is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Brett Rogers is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Rogers
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Rogers's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rogers tries to cover his face,
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rogers's ribs.
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Arona measures the resilience of Rogers's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rogers's side.
Crushing shot to Rogers's body! He's holding his side
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers tries to stand up!
Arona doesn't allow him!
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers tries to stand up!
Arona doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Brett Rogers
misses its target.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Ricardo Arona
Good shot! Rogers has reasons to be worried.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers tries to show some ground skills
Arona uses his strength to keep Arona at a disadvantage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Ricardo Arona by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Brett Rogers
Punches 33/67 (49%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/56 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 15/20 (75%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Close fight.
Ricardo Arona is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Brett Rogers and Ricardo Arona touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Rogers!
Nice move by Arona who clinches and pushes Rogers against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rogers takes a break to breathe while holding Ricardo Arona.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rogers launches a kick
Arona checks it and keeps distance.
Arona misses a step and Brett Rogers sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Brett Rogers
that forces Arona to try and defend better.
Arona tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arona is clinching with Rogers.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rogers is launching some bone breaking punches to Arona's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ricardo Arona's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brett Rogers slightly pushes Arona into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Brett Rogers attempts to cut off Arona with punches
Arona reels from the strikes.
Rogers shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brett Rogers attempts to cut off Arona with punches
Arona reels from the strikes.
A right hand from Ricardo Arona
makes Rogers stumble back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Brett Rogers
that stun Arona.
Some nice shots from Brett Rogers
that stun Arona.
Rogers looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Arona is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rogers.
Brett Rogers just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arona quickly defends.
Brett Rogers paws at Arona.
Arona swings ineffectively.
Rogers tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brett Rogers throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Brett Rogers
Great move by Arona who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brett Rogers's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Arona is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brett Rogers just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Brett Rogers's Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brett Rogers embrace and tries to move away...
Brett Rogers pushes Arona forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Arona pushes off of Brett Rogers and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rogers holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Arona misses a step and Brett Rogers sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rogers pushes off of Ricardo Arona and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arona stumbles backwards but Brett Rogers chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Brett Rogers tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arona is launching some bone breaking punches to Rogers's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Brett Rogers's eyes.
Brett Rogers pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Brett Rogers
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Rogers's groin!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brett Rogers embrace and tries to move away...
Brett Rogers pushes Arona forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Brett Rogers tries to take advantage...
Rogers doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ricardo Arona embrace and tries to move away...
Ricardo Arona pushes Rogers forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rogers doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ricardo Arona embrace and tries to move away...
Ricardo Arona pushes Rogers forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brett Rogers tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona shoots and grab one of Brett Rogers's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Rogers lose his balance and falls to the mat
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Rogers
Arona moves on the ground
Ricardo Arona moves to side mount
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Deep breaths from Brett Rogers who tries a hammer punch to Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks those punches
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brett Rogers creates enough space to control Ricardo Arona's leg.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Brett Rogers's guard...
Ricardo Arona manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Brett Rogers sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rogers throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Rogers launches a kick
but Ricardo Arona avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rogers's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Brett Rogers
that forces Arona to try and defend better.
Brett Rogers fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rogers launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Arona's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to pass to mount...
Arona slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Brett Rogers.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Deep breaths from Brett Rogers who tries a hammer punch to Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks those punches
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rogers struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Brett Rogers looks to counter!
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ricardo Arona pushes Brett Rogers down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Arona suddenly holds Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ricardo Arona!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arona's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rogers misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Brett Rogers uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Arona decides to launch some tentative punches
Ricardo Arona takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rogers has a small cut in his Left eye
Brett Rogers tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Arona followed by a hard jab
Rogers deflects the blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Arona throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Brett Rogers tries to take advantage...
Rogers is swinging for the fences!
Arona backpedals and creates space. Brett Rogers is asking him if he is going to fight!
Ricardo Arona takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rogers moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ricardo Arona checks the kick.
Rogers clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rogers's chin
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rogers looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Arona is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rogers.
Brett Rogers fakes a punch and launches himself over Arona!
Ricardo Arona is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rogers and pushes him away!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Brett Rogers
Great move by Arona who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Brett Rogers tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona circles out and slips free of Brett Rogers's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ricardo Arona!
Rogers is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brett Rogers launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Arona's arms.
Arona leads with a punch
Brett Rogers evades but whiffs with a counter.
Brett Rogers takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Brett Rogers takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Rogers
Rogers tries to close his guard around Arona
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ricardo Arona, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brett Rogers didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Rogers
Arona moves on the ground
Ricardo Arona moves to side mount
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers hold his own hand and breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ricardo Arona.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Rogers launches a barrage of elbows over Arona's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arona doesn't fight back!
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Brett Rogers in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers struggles on the ground and tries to break Ricardo Arona's guard...
Arona doesn't want to free his opponent and Rogers continues in closed guard
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brett Rogers throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Brett Rogers paws at Arona.
Arona answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rogers looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Arona is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rogers.
A solid combination from Brett Rogers
connects with Arona.
Rogers tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rogers is clinching with Arona.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rogers doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ricardo Arona embrace and tries to move away...
Ricardo Arona pushes Rogers forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Ricardo Arona tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona circles out and slips free of Brett Rogers's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Brett Rogers tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ricardo Arona swings and Rogers has to retreat
Shovel hook by Ricardo Arona
tags Rogers.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Ricardo Arona keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona is cooling the fight on the ground
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona aggressively and repeatedly punches Rogers.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rogers's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rogers tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Rogers clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls him over and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Brett Rogers has seen better days.
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Rogers has given his back to Ricardo Arona who is trying to get one hook in!
Ricardo Arona has one hook in!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with one hook in
Arona cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rogers can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rogers launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Rogers misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rogers.
Nicely done! Arona now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with two hooks in
Rogers has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rogers is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with two hooks in
Arona is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rogers, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rogers is holding his opponent arms defending well.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Arona is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rogers's jaw!
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rogers's chin
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rogers sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rogers throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Crisp uppercut by Rogers followed by a hard jab
Ricardo Arona stumbles back.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona goes for an armbar!
Brett Rogers breaks the lock and pushes away Ricardo Arona, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Rogers jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Brett Rogers pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona grapple with Brett Rogers and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Brett Rogers falls hard on the mat with Ricardo Arona on top of him
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Brett Rogers's guard...
Ricardo Arona manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Arona tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers hold his own hand and breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ricardo Arona.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Brett Rogers in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Brett Rogers is in open guard over Arona
Rogers launches a barrage of elbows over Arona's face!
Ricardo Arona blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Rogers clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Arona tries to close his guard around Rogers
He succeeds!
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls him over and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Arona pushes Brett Rogers and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Brett Rogers!
Arona ducks under...
Brett Rogers gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Ricardo Arona attempts a sweep single...
Ricardo Arona catches Brett Rogers's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Arona.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Rogers
Arona tries to escape from closed guard...
Arona struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Deep breaths from Brett Rogers who tries a hammer punch to Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks those punches
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Brett Rogers launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Rogers
Arona launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rogers is covering himself! Arona tries to force the situation and Rogers clumsily gives his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Arona steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ricardo Arona slides his arm under Brett Rogers's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Brett Rogers pushes up and slides Ricardo Arona's arm over his chin.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Brett Rogers tries to take advantage...
Rogers has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arona is unable to move under Rogers control.
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Rogers has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arona is unable to move under Rogers control.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Arona tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rogers! Arona has one hook in and keeps working!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Ricardo Arona fakes a move and moves laterally.
Arona studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brett Rogers fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Arona blocks that. He made it look easy!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Brett Rogers!
Arona ducks under...
Arona is trying to counter now!
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rogers's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Not a desiderable position that Rogers is in now. Ricardo Arona is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Brett Rogers...
Ricardo Arona slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Brett Rogers can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Arona catch Brett Rogers's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Rogers's eyes...
That kimura from Ricardo Arona appears to be unbreakable
Rogers Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Rogers Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Brett Rogers holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Brett Rogers tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls Brett Rogers to his stomach and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers
Arona cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rogers can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rogers measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rogers misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rogers! Arona has one hook in and keeps working!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with one hook in
Arona has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rogers.
Nicely done! Arona now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Arona is in rear mount over Rogers with two hooks in
Ricardo Arona throws his leg over Brett Rogers's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ricardo Arona's rear naked choke attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Rogers's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Rogers's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rogers struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Ricardo Arona appears to be unbreakable
Brett Rogers frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Ricardo Arona and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rogers's face!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Ricardo Arona is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ricardo Arona tries to better his position on the ground...
Arona is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rogers's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Arona
Arona fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brett Rogers's arm and tries an armbar!
Rogers hold his own hand and breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ricardo Arona.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rogers's ribs.
Brett Rogers is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Ricardo Arona put Rogers in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Brett Rogers is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Rogers's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rogers tries to cover his face,
Brett Rogers is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Brett Rogers is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Rogers
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Rogers's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rogers tries to cover his face,
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rogers's ribs.
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Arona measures the resilience of Rogers's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rogers's side.
Crushing shot to Rogers's body! He's holding his side
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers tries to stand up!
Arona doesn't allow him!
Brett Rogers is in closed guard over Arona
Rogers is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brett Rogers!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers tries to stand up!
Arona doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Brett Rogers
misses its target.
Arona is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Ricardo Arona
Good shot! Rogers has reasons to be worried.
Arona is holding Brett Rogers's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brett Rogers loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Brett Rogers
Rogers tries to show some ground skills
Arona uses his strength to keep Arona at a disadvantage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Ricardo Arona by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Brett Rogers
Punches 33/67 (49%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/56 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 15/20 (75%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Close fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!