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MMA Fighter Profile: Roger Bowling
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Division: Welterweight (170 pounds) Gym: Team Vision Organization: Strikeforce Professional Record: 10-2
"Relentless" Roger Bowling made his pro debut in June of 2007 with a victory over Chris Runge. Shortly thereafter, and against the advice of many, in only his 3rd professional fight, Bowling faced the undefeated Shamar Bailey for the RFL Welterweight Title.
Few gave Bowling a chance as Bailey, who later appeared on TUF 13 and fought 3 times for the UFC, was more experienced with a solid wrestling background. Bowling made quick work of Bailey knocking him out in the 1st round. Since that victory Roger has competed for a Cincinnati based promotion where he was undefeated which included a victory a devastating knockout victory over IFL veteran Seth Baczynski in only 9 seconds in March 2009. In July 2009 he made quick work of Devon Plaisance and signed with Strikeforce later that same year. Bowling made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce Challengers 8 on May 21, 2010 in Portland, Oregon by defeating Bobby Voelker by unanimous decision in an exciting fight that ended on an accidental eye poke. While he eventually lost 2 of 3 in the Voelker vs. Bowling trilogy, Bowling has bounced back from both losses in defeating Josh Thornburg by decision at Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson in Columbus, OH on March 5, 2011 and Jerron Peoples by 1st round KO at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal on December 17, 2011 in San Diego, California, to improve to 3-2 under the Strikeforce banner.
Upcoming for Roger Bowling:Now 3-2 fighting for Strikeforce after his December 17, 2011 win over Jerron Peoples, Roger Bowling seems to be on schedule for a fight at the rumored Strikeforce event in Columbus, OH on March 3, 2012.
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