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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Destructico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Cykelstyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronny Cykelstyre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Destructico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Cykelstyre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destructico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Diego Destructico has been cut.
Cykelstyre tries to clinch up but Destructico circles away and keeps his distance.
Destructico scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cykelstyre stops Destructico from passing to mount.
Destructico working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Destructico has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cykelstyre!
Destructico avoids the attempt from Cykelstyre to control.
Destructico looking for a guillotine from mount but Cykelstyre is having none of it.
Destructico is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cykelstyre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Destructico prevents Cykelstyre from getting the reversal.
Destructico jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cykelstyre manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cykelstyre is pushing Destructico's head away, looking to escape. Destructico manages to hold on to the position though.
Cykelstyre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destructico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destructico tries to move to mount but Cykelstyre blocks the move with his legs.
Destructico tries for a kimura but Cykelstyre is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Destructico is breathing heavily.
Destructico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cykelstyre tries to bench press Destructico off him but Destructico keeps the position.
Destructico tries for a kimura but Cykelstyre is defending well.
Cykelstyre wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Cykelstyre misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cykelstyre misses with a double jab.
Destructico takes one on the button.
Cykelstyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Destructico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cykelstyre looks to land a right hand but Destructico moved out of range.
Destructico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cykelstyre fails to land with a series of punches.
Cykelstyre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destructico slips a jab and a cross from Cykelstyre.
Destructico gets the takedown into side control.
Destructico thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Destructico goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cykelstyre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Destructico's guard! Nice work there by Cykelstyre!
Cykelstyre wants to control from the top but Destructico keeps moving.
Cykelstyre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destructico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cykelstyre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cykelstyre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cykelstyre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Destructico 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.
Cykelstyre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Destructico keeping moving, preventing Cykelstyre from controlling successfully.
Destructico working for a triangle but Cykelstyre defends it easily.
Destructico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cykelstyre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Destructico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cykelstyre wants to control from the top but Destructico keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Destructico closes the distance and clinches up with Cykelstyre, looking for a takedown. Destructico pushes Cykelstyre against the cage but Cykelstyre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destructico attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cykelstyre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destructico checks it well.
Cykelstyre scores with a body shot.
Cykelstyre wants to clinch up but Destructico keeps it at a distance.
Cykelstyre throws a hook but Destructico blocks it.
A punch combination from Cykelstyre misses.
Cykelstyre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Destructico on the side of the head.
Cykelstyre missing with a left hand there. Destructico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Destructico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cykelstyre's waist but Cykelstyre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Destructico off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronny Cykelstyre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Destructico's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Cykelstyre misses.
Destructico ducks under a wild hook from Cykelstyre.
Destructico slips under a jab from Cykelstyre.
Ronny Cykelstyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destructico slips a straight right by Cykelstyre.
Destructico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cykelstyre misses with a wild body shot.
Cykelstyre misses with a few strikes there.
Destructico scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cykelstyre is trying to get back to half guard.
Destructico is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cykelstyre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cykelstyre tries to improve position but can't.
Cykelstyre misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cykelstyre is breathing heavily.
Destructico looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cykelstyre gets back to half guard.
Destructico passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cykelstyre!
Destructico goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cykelstyre is on top in guard.
Cykelstyre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Destructico is proving hard to escape from.
Destructico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cykelstyre.
Destructico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cykelstyre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cykelstyre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cykelstyre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destructico is looking for a triangle but Cykelstyre pushes his legs off easily.
Cykelstyre thows a big elbow that misses.
Cykelstyre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cykelstyre thows a big elbow that misses.
Destructico had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cykelstyre is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Destructico Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cykelstyre's back instead.
Cykelstyre turns into Destructico and is now in his guard.
Cykelstyre postures up in Destructico's guard and throws a big left but Destructico blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cykelstyre throws a front kick aimed at Destructico's knee but Destructico avoids it well.
Destructico misses with a takedown attempt - Cykelstyre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cykelstyre misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destructico swats away the attempt to clinch by Cykelstyre.
Destructico misses with a takedown attempt - Cykelstyre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cykelstyre misses with a wild body shot.
Cykelstyre misses with a hook.
Cykelstyre tries to clinch but Destructico moves out of range.
Destructico shoots for a takedown but Cykelstyre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Destructico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cykelstyre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cykelstyre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cykelstyre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cykelstyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Destructico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Destructico swats away the attempt to clinch by Cykelstyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destructico shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Destructico showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destructico tries to pass to full mount but Cykelstyre defends it.
Destructico is working for a submission of some sort.
Destructico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cykelstyre is just riding it out for now. Destructico eventually gives up the hold.
Cykelstyre flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Cykelstyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Destructico's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Destructico blocks a jab.
Cykelstyre throws the left hand but Destructico avoids the punch easily.
Cykelstyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destructico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destructico ducks right into an uppercut from Cykelstyre.
Diego Destructico's cut is getting worse.
Destructico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cykelstyre to the mat! Cykelstyre manages to get full guard.
Destructico is pushing down on Cykelstyre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cykelstyre is fighting to maintain full guard but Destructico has managed to sneak the leg through.
Destructico is trying to work for a kimura but Cykelstyre is defending well.
Cykelstyre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Destructico looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Destructico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cykelstyre keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cykelstyre is looking to improve his position.
Diego Destructico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destructico wants to advance to full mount but Cykelstyre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Destructico drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cykelstyre dives on top into guard.
Cykelstyre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destructico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cykelstyre is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cykelstyre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cykelstyre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cykelstyre tries to free his leg and advance position but Destructico is retaining full guard.
Cykelstyre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cykelstyre postures up in Destructico's guard and throws a big left but Destructico blocks it.
Cykelstyre postures up in Destructico's guard and throws a big left but Destructico blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Destructico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cykelstyre.
Destructico darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cykelstyre pushes Destructico off looking to stand but Destructico dives back in and keeps control.
Cykelstyre is trying to maintain the position but Destructico is very close to passing his half guard.
Destructico wants to advance to full mount but Cykelstyre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Destructico slips nicely into half guard.
Destructico is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cykelstyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Destructico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre tries to kick Destructico off but Destructico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Destructico is working for a kimura but Cykelstyre is defending it quite comfortably.
Cykelstyre trying to control but Destructico postures up.
Cykelstyre flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Destructico prevents Cykelstyre from improving his position.
Destructico is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Destructico shoots in and bounces Cykelstyre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destructico trying to control the position from guard on top but Cykelstyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destructico trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cykelstyre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ronny Cykelstyre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destructico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cykelstyre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cykelstyre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cykelstyre trying to control the position from guard on top but Destructico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destructico has his foot on Cykelstyre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cykelstyre works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Destructico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cykelstyre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Cykelstyre!
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energy
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hype
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