BFN4 Highlight: Ronnie Rogers (Evolution MT) vs John Cofer (HardCore Gym)
[story originally reported by Next MMA Fighter]
148 lb pro MMA
Ronnie Rogers (Evolution MT) vs John Cofer (HardCore Gym)
Cofer begins with a head kick that gets blocked. Both fighters wary of each other. Roger throws a leg kick and Cofer immediately shoots. Roger tries for a guillotine but Cofer escapes. Cofer tries some ground and pound in Rogers’ active guard. Roger attempts an armbar that Cofer easily escapes. Cofer postures for more GnP but is unable to do damage. Cofer stands and leaps over Rogers’ legs to deliver a punch to the face. Cofer lands in half guard and works some more punches. Rogers is able to get up. No strikes are exchanged for about a minute when Cofer rushes with a leading left into a double leg. Roger hops up into a guillotine and they go to the ground. Cofer escapes and the round times out.
Cofer starts with a punch combo that ends with a single leg and trip to bring Rogers to the ground. Rogers immediately pulls guard and gets some punches and elbows for his trouble. Roger is active from his back but Cofer maintains his composure and is able to deliver some good shots to the head. After getting stood up Cofer delivers a body kick and solid leg kick. Roger answers with a flying knee but is caught in the air and slammed. Roger is working his hips for an opening but Cofer is defending well. They are stood up and the time expires soon after.
A minute into the 3rd round each fighter misses with a headkick and Rogers explodes with a flurry. Cofer shoots for a takedown and ends on top. Cofer is unable to do any considerable damage and Roger gets up. Roger engages in another flurry that knocks Cofer off balance and onto the ground. Cofer sweeps to top position but is unable to capitalize yet again. Roger finally feels comfortable at range and lets his hands go a few times. Roger is able to knock Cofer down again and works some good GnP from top position. Cofer is able to get a high guard and defend from damage rather well. The round times out with Roger in Cofer’s guard.
John Cofer wins by unanimous decision.
