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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Metzger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Rodgers's chin.
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255 lbs
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196 cm
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Metzger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Metzger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Matt Metzger has been cut.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Metzger avoids nicely.
Metzger motions for Rodgers to come forward. Metzger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Metzger.
Metzger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodgers misses with a combination
and Metzger counters with a nice leg kick.
Metzger tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metzger moves into the clinch.
Metzger tries to break free but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Metzger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metzger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Metzger is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metzger.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodgers stalks Metzger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Metzger's face. Metzger staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metzger on the side of the head.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Rodgers throws a combination that misses
and Metzger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rodgers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matt Metzger's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metzger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers scores with a one two! Metzger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Rodgers does no damage.
Metzger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Metzger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Metzger moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matt Metzger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Metzger dodges the punch combination from Rodgers.
Rodgers is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rodgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodgers wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Rodgers does no damage.
Chuck Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodgers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metzger circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodgers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodgers scores with a four punch combination!
Jeez, Matt Metzger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Metzger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metzger circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Metzger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Metzger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Metzger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodgers.
A combination from Rodgers does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Metzger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers throws a combination that misses
and Metzger moves into the clinch.
Metzger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metzger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Metzger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metzger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Metzger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Metzger avoids it well.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Metzger drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metzger throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metzger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodgers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Metzger backs up against the cage.
Chuck Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Metzger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodgers with a hook.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metzger.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metzger walks into a stiff left hand from Rodgers.
Metzger moves into the clinch.
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metzger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodgers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers looks to land a combination. Metzger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Metzger throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metzger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodgers defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Metzger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodgers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Metzger backs up against the cage.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but Metzger seems unphased.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metzger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodgers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matt Metzger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metzger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodgers.
A right-left combo lands from Rodgers.
Chuck Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodgers misses with a double jab.
Metzger rushes Rodgers and presses him up against the cage.
Metzger missing with knees to the body.
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metzger counters with a thumping low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rodgers.
Metzger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodgers pinned against the cage. Rodgers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Metzger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Metzger. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metzger tries to clinch but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Metzger with a series of wild strikes but Metzger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metzger.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Metzger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metzger shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Metzger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodgers works over Metzger's head and body with a nice combination.
Metzger misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metzger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Metzger shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Metzger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Metzger avoids nicely.
Metzger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metzger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metzger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Metzger avoids nicely.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Metzger counters with a shoot takedown. Rodgers fights it but they end up in guard.
Metzger wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Rodgers can't keep his opponent in guard - Metzger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is trying to stand back up but Metzger is controlling him
Metzger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodgers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metzger.
Rodgers is not content to let Metzger control the position.
Metzger thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Metzger tries to stand and escape but Rodgers is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metzger slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Metzger counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Metzger looks for a takedown but Rodgers sprawls well.
Rodgers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodgers scores with a nice strike.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Metzger avoids them all with ease.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Metzger avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Metzger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Metzger tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodgers!
Rodgers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Metzger with a series of wild strikes but Metzger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.
Rodgers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Metzger with that takedown attempt.
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Metzger avoids it well.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers throws a combination. Metzger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rodgers duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers works Metzger's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodgers.
Metzger moves into the clinch.
Metzger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metzger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Metzger avoids them all with ease.
Metzger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metzger moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Metzger with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Metzger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Metzger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metzger circles away quickly and effectively.
Metzger is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Metzger doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Metzger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers looks to land a combination. Metzger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers throws a combination that misses
and Metzger counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Metzger's defenses.
Metzger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodgers leaves Metzger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Rodgers does no damage.
Rodgers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metzger gets slowly back to his feet.
Metzger throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Rodgers both land. Nice combination.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Metzger moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Metzger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Metzger wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Metzger wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Chuck Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metzger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Matt Metzger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metzger throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodgers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Rodgers!
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RATING
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