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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 859 p4p, 112 weight class) and Bruno Aires (ranked 1516 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Aires!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aires wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Aires moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aires tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Aires moves out of range.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aires moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Aires takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aires doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires's corner calls for a 1-2. Aires obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aires's calf.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Aires takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford tries to work over Aires's front leg with a kick but Aires checks it.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Aires.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Aires.
Aires tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Aires scores with a body shot.
Aires lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Aires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rutherford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Aires's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aires connects with a decent elbow.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Rutherford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aires working the head with strikes.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rutherford is looking to reverse the position.
Rutherford regains half guard.
Aires thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Aires seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aires lands a nice short elbow.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.
Aires wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires works over Rutherford with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Aires.
Rutherford lunges at Aires with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aires's hand.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aires looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Aires drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Aires working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires advances position into side control!
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires controlling the position.
Aires scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rutherford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aires working the strikes but Rutherford uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aires stalling away here and it's allowed Rutherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutherford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Aires jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Aires ducks under and follows up with a left that Aires also avoids with ease.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Aires tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Aires tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aires bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aires.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires throws a strike aimed at the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aires misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Rutherford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rutherford tries to buck Aires off but Aires is having none of it.
Aires trying to control the position but Rutherford is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is trying to get back to half guard.
Aires in side control, throwing shots but Rutherford defends.
Rutherford throws Aires to one side and escapes!
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Aires counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aires. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aires slips a jab and a cross from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aires blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
And Aires tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutherford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Aires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Aires takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aires.
Aires taking a breather here.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aires scores with punches from side control.
Rutherford is not content to let Aires control the position.
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 Thomas Rutherford.
I think Aires 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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RATING
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