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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 589 p4p, 93 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 2727 p4p, 362 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaziri I I I's guard.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vaziri I I I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaziri I I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth is working Vaziri I I I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a solid left hand.
Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Vaziri I I I has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaziri I I I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaziri I I I swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaziri I I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaziri I I I has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth works over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaziri I I I's head.
Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses.
Ruth gets the takedown into side control.
Vaziri I I I throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vaziri I I I throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Vaziri I I I's shoulder, as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaziri I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target.
Vaziri I I I needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
Vaziri I I I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaziri I I I can do to turn this around?
Ruth slips a jab and a cross from Vaziri I I I.
Ruth connects with a right hand. Vaziri I I I shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Ruth slips the punch.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Vaziri I I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaziri I I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaziri I I I steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruth.
Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaziri I I I tries to sprawl out of it but Ruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaziri I I I manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Ruth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth looks for a takedown but Vaziri I I I sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaziri I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaziri I I I throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
Vaziri I I I throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruth defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaziri I I I fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth misses with a double jab
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth tests Vaziri I I I's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaziri I I I cracks Ruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruth clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vaziri I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaziri I I I jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaziri I I I backs up against the cage.
Ruth throws a body punch but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Vaziri I I I throws a wild body kick that Ruth sees coming a mile off.
Ruth lands a jab.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Vaziri I I I lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruth backs up against the cage.
Ruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaziri I I I defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I.
Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth connects with a single shot there.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaziri I I I.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaziri I I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes.
Vaziri I I I throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaziri I I I.
A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target.
Ruth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Vaziri I I I
and Ruth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vaziri I I I controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vaziri I I I looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Vaziri I I I is breathing heavily.
Ruth is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Vaziri I I I keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hossein Vaziri I I I will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruth thuds his right hand into Vaziri I I I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vaziri I I I wants to slow Ruth down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaziri I I I to the mat! Vaziri I I I manages to get full guard.
Vaziri I I I working a defensive guard here.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vaziri I I I is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth is working Vaziri I I I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vaziri I I I trying to control the position.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Vaziri I I I is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Vaziri I I I takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?
Vaziri I I I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaziri I I I seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Vaziri I I I has momentary wrist control but Ruth slips an elbow through the middle.
Vaziri I I I controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth gets to his feet and stands over Vaziri I I I, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vaziri I I I felt that one! Ruth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vaziri I I I from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth!
John Ruth very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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