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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plamen Stefanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Rose has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Plamen Stefanov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Russell Rose has been cut.
Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stefanov prevents Rose from getting back to his feet.
Stefanov wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Stefanov throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stefanov's guard. Nice move by Rose!
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stefanov wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanov pushes Rose off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stefanov fails to land the takedown.
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stefanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Stefanov passes into half guard.
Stefanov trying to control the pace.
Rose manages to get to full guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Stefanov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose landing rabbit punches to the side of Stefanov's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Stefanov prevents Rose from improving his position.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stefanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stefanov is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stefanov decides to stand and escape the position.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanov throws a counter combo.
Rose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stefanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily
and Rose counters by clinching up.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov.
Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stefanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefanov gets a clinch.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Stefanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanov tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rose!
Rose explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stefanov rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose avoiding damage as Stefanov throws knees to the body.
Stefanov has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanov breaks from the clinch.
Stefanov forces Rose back against the cage and clinches.
Stefanov has Rose pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plamen Stefanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose wants to clinch up but Stefanov keeps it at a distance.
Stefanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefanov has Rose pressed against the cage.
Stefanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws a right and a left that Stefanov avoids nicely.
Rose gets caught flat footed, as Stefanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rose is looking to stand up but Stefanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stefanov is looking to advance position but Rose has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanov is looking to get to half guard.
Rose is working for a guillotine from mount but Stefanov frees his head quite easily.
Stefanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rose has a good base and remains in mount.
Rose is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Stefanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Stefanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefanov dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Rose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stefanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rose is in Stefanov's guard.
Stefanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rose presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose has closed the distance and engaged Stefanov in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose prevents a body shot from Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanov is trying to pull guard but Rose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rose prevents Stefanov from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stefanov down to the mat. Stefanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russell Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov.
Stefanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stefanov is breathing heavily.
Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stefanov stops Rose from standing up.
Stefanov works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position.
Rose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stefanov manages to break the clinch.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanov has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose is working for takedown but Stefanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Plamen Stefanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stefanov shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stefanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rose on his heels. He'll look to pass Rose's guard now, I'm sure.
Stefanov wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Stefanov sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stefanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stefanov is in Rose's guard.
Stefanov prevents Rose from getting back to his feet.
Stefanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Stefanov from controlling successfully.
Rose is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stefanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stefanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rose, up you get!
Plamen Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stefanov.
Stefanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Stefanov shoots in.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stefanov manages to circle out of the way.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a three punch combo!
Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position.
Rose throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov won't allow Rose to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefanov is in close to Rose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rose wants to get up but he can't break Stefanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stefanov is proving hard to escape from.
Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plamen Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stefanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stefanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Stefanov persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Stefanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose is trying to stand back up but Stefanov is controlling him
Russell Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanov stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plamen Stefanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stefanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plamen Stefanov!
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