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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AVANTASIA-Seven Angels kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lyoto Rua was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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274 lbs
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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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Mastain's shoulder, as Mastain tries to avoid the shot.
Mastain slips a straight right by Rua.
Mastain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and Mastain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mastain throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua fails with the takedown.
Mastain connects with a solid leg kick.
Mastain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mastain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Mastain.
Mastain lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mastain scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mastain misses with a body shot.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mastain was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mastain's waist but Mastain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rua off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dave Mastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mastain lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mastain. That's going to slow Rua down.
Mastain throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Mastain.
Mastain feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
Mastain walks into a left hand.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Mastain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mastain is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
Rua can't find room to land a body shot as Mastain controls the action.
Mastain lands an uppercut.
Mastain looking to slow down the pace here.
Mastain prevents a body shot from Rua.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Rua cracks Mastain with a nice body shot.
Mastain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua throws a leg kick but Mastain moved away.
Rua connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Mastain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Mastain forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Mastain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mastain is defending well.
Rua can't find room to land a body shot as Mastain controls the action.
Mastain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mastain wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mastain lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Mastain.
Rua looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Mastain.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Mastain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua prevents a body shot from Mastain.
Mastain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mastain misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastain throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Mastain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mastain looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mastain ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Mastain tries to land a front kick but Rua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mastain.
Mastain lands with a right hand.
Rua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rua momentarily.
Mastain defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Mastain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mastain dominated that round.
That's time! Mastain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mastain wants to land a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mastain.
Mastain's corner calls for a 1-2. Mastain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mastain leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mastain rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mastain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mastain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mastain fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Mastain.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mastain lands a jab.
Mastain wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dave Mastain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Mastain lands a nice looking body shot.
Mastain rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mastain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mastain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua digs a right hand into Mastain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mastain's gas tank.
Rua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mastain scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mastain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mastain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Mastain.
Rua walks into a left hand.
Mastain throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
Rua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rua is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mastain is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rua.
Mastain tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Rua throws a hook but Mastain blocks it.
Mastain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Mastain's head but Mastain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Rua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain connects with a leg kick. Rua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mastain looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Mastain throws a leg kick but Rua moved away.
A low kick from Mastain misses
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mastain's guard.
Mastain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but Mastain blocks nicely.
Mastain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mastain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua throws a strike but Mastain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Mastain is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mastain is one step ahead there.
Mastain wants to get up but he can't break Rua's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua controls Mastain momentarily but Mastain frees himself.
Mastain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rua's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mastain dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua scores with a shot to the body.
Mastain tries a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mastain.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Mastain.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Mastain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Mastain.
Mastain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands with a hook. Mastain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mastain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Rua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mastain counters with a right hand to the body.
Dave Mastain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mastain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mastain misses with a hook to the body
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Mastain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mastain scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Mastain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Mastain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mastain moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Mastain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain scores with a punch to the head.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mastain. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mastain throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mastain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Mastain throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Mastain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua connects with a crisp jab.
Rua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mastain wants to clinch.
Mastain throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mastain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mastain throws a big shot that misses.
Rua misses with a hook. Mastain ducked under it nicely.
Mastain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Mastain shows good takedown defense.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Lyoto Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick from Mastain lands but Rua takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't find room to land a body shot as Mastain controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mastain.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mastain as Rua tries to tie him up.
Dave Mastain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mastain throws a head punch that misses.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Mastain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mastain tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mastain moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Mastain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mastain misses the shot to the body.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Mastain.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mastain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mastain!
Dave Mastain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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