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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: drop the world. Trinidad Suarez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Rua's chin.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trinidad Suarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Rua!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trinidad Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suarez wants to control but Rua postures up.
Suarez taking a bit of punishment here - Rua scoring with strikes.
Suarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rua asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rua trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suarez.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
Suarez passes into half guard.
Suarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Suarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suarez trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Suarez throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez stands up over Rua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suarez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rua gets caught napping as Suarez dives in and scores a takedown. Rua manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez working some strikes from top position.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua 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.
Suarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rua is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suarez controls the pace.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rua has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez postures up and lands a big shot to Rua's brow.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trinidad Suarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trinidad Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rua connects with a nice looking jab.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Suarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suarez defends it easily.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suarez trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trinidad Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suarez defends well.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands strikes from half guard.
Suarez winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suarez is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suarez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Trinidad Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to sit in guard and control but Suarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rua, up you get!
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trinidad Suarez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suarez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suarez is trying to defend but Rua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Suarez is trying to stand up here but Rua is controlling him well.
Rua is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Rua tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Suarez controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suarez dives on top into guard.
Rua is trying to keep Suarez in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Rua wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suarez postures up.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rua's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suarez stands up over Rua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinidad Suarez clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suarez shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suarez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trinidad Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Suarez counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rua trying to control the position.
Suarez wants to stand but Rua has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Suarez lands a couple of elbows.
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez postures up and lands a big shot to Rua's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Rua is rocked!
Suarez with a nice head shot there.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Suarez finish him?
Suarez with a nice head shot there.
Suarez gets to his feet and stands over Rua, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rua felt that one! Suarez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rua from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trinidad Suarez!
Trinidad Suarez retains his middleweight title!
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