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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merle Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plamen Kostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Plamen Kostov enters the cage!
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Merle Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Plamen Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kostov is defended easily by Rodgers.
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Rodgers seems unphased.
Kostov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov tests Rodgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plamen Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kostov is trying to force a seperation but Rodgers has the dominant position.
Kostov wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kostov throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kostov throws an elbow but misses.
Kostov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodgers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodgers manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rodgers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kostov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kostov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodgers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kostov's efforts to push away.
Rodgers prevents Kostov from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers effectively controlling the action here.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kostov blocks an elbow strike from Rodgers.
Kostov tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov shoots in and drives through. Rodgers sprawls well.
Kostov clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kostov closes the distance and clinches up with Rodgers, looking for a takedown. Kostov pushes Rodgers against the cage but Rodgers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merle Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Kostov.
Kostov catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kostov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kostov with a poor takedown
and Rodgers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodgers leaning against his opponent.
Rodgers has Kostov pressed against the cage, preventing Kostov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Rodgers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rodgers is trying to get an arm triangle but Kostov is defending well.
Rodgers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodgers staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodgers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Plamen Kostov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kostov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodgers's head backwards.
Kostov clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostov looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Kostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostov works over Rodgers's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Merle Rodgers has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov misses with a wild combination.
Kostov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers avoids it really well and circles away.
Kostov throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers takes one to the chin there.
Kostov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Rodgers slips a jab and a cross from Kostov.
Kostov moves into range and clinches up with Rodgers.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kostov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodgers is in Kostov's guard.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodgers drops back looking for a leg! Kostov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kostov manages to kick Rodgers off! Rodgers jumps back into Kostov's guard.
Rodgers postures up in Kostov's guard and throws a big left but Kostov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers drops back looking for a leg! Kostov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kostov manages to kick Rodgers off! Rodgers jumps back into Kostov's guard.
Rodgers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodgers forces his way into half guard.
Rodgers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rodgers.
Kostov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers is trying to work for a kimura but Kostov is defending well.
Kostov is breathing heavily.
Rodgers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rodgers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kostov looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Rodgers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodgers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kostov taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Rodgers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Merle Rodgers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kostov is looking to chop away at Rodgers's legs.
Kostov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Kostov shoots in.
Kostov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodgers lands a couple of digs.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merle Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
Rodgers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kostov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodgers trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kostov keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodgers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers passes into half guard.
Rodgers is working for a kimura but Kostov is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodgers is looking for a kimura but Kostov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodgers to get the leverage.
Rodgers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kostov tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg.
Well, if Rodgers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Rodgers slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodgers is thwarting Kostov's attempts to control the position.
Rodgers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kostov defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodgers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodgers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kostov is just riding it out for now. Rodgers eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodgers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodgers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Rodgers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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