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Event:
Dynasty 15
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Murdock avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a low kick, right behind Rutten 's knee.
Rutten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdock. That one must have hurt.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Rutten rushes Murdock and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Rutten swinging wildly here.
Rutten scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michael Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rutten misses the body punch
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that Rutten was not able to check.
Murdock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that Rutten was not able to check.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock lands with a hook. Rutten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Rutten tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock blocks a leg kick.
Murdock throws a counter high kick but Rutten was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Rutten misses the body punch
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Murdock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Rutten motions for Murdock to come forward. Rutten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murdock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutten throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Rutten blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Murdock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murdock scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Rutten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murdock.
Murdock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murdock back to the ropes. Rutten follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Rutten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rutten really felt that one!
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Murdock checks it.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Rutten.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murdock throws a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rutten just manages to avoid it.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Murdock defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock checks a leg kick.
Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
Rutten swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Murdock misses.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurdock.
Murdock throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock tries to score with a low kick but Rutten moves his leg out of the way.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Murdock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Murdock throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
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 Michael Murdock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutten works over Murdock's head and body with a nice combination.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick that stops Rutten in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Murdock fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Murdock moved out of range.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Rutten throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutten is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdock counters with a left and a right that stings Rutten. #ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a beautiful head kick that sends Rutten crashing to the mat! Oh, he's out! He's out! Murdock is jumping up and down like a maniac, spit streaming from his mouthpiece, shouting and screaming at his corner. Wow, this obviously means a hell of a lot to him! What an outpouring of emotion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill 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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Event:
Dynasty 12
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
Escobar takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar works the jab nicely.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Escobar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Escobar's legs.
Rutten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEscobar.
Rutten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Rutten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutten 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.
Escobar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutten if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rutten slips a straight right by Escobar.
Rutten throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar jabs Rutten right on the nose. Rutten blinks but takes it well.
Rutten swinging wildly here.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar cracks Rutten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Escobar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rutten counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rutten is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rutten jabs at Escobar's body.
Escobar throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Rutten walks into a jab.
Rutten tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Rutten avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Rutten wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar scores with a jab.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten lands with an overhand left.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutten stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutten slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Rutten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar throws a front kick that sends Rutten stumbling back into the ropes.
Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutten.
Escobar throws a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar connects with a high kick.
Rutten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Escobar.#T1#
Escobar checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutten takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutten doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Escobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutten.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Rutten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Escobar. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Escobar pushes Rutten away with a front kick.#CL2#
Rutten clinches.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Bas Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar pushes Rutten away with a front kick.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutten.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
After the fight, Pablo Escobar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Dekkers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutten misses its target.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses
and Dekkers counters with a left to the body.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Dekkers.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Dekkers scores with a punch to the head.
Dekkers lands with a nice body punch.
A solid body kick from Dekkers.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers jabs Rutten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dekkers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten throws a hook but Dekkers avoids it easily.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dekkers jabs at Rutten's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Rutten works Dekkers's body with a nice hook.
Rutten throws the left hand but Dekkers avoids the punch easily.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick
and Dekkers counters with a left to the body.
Dekkers cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dekkers circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Dekkers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Dekkers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Dekkers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dekkers throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Dekkers only half commits.
Dekkers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Dekkers throws a combination. Rutten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rutten throws the kick towards the body but Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dekkers scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dekkers. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
Dekkers throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Rutten misses.
A big left from Dekkers misses.
Rutten tries a low kick but Dekkers avoids it.
A jab lands there for Dekkers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers tries to move into range but Rutten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dekkers throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Dekkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Rutten's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers misses the body punch
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers misses with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Dekkers. Beautiful body shot.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dekkers.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dekkers counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten misses with a hook. Dekkers ducked under it nicely.
Dekkers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten backing away here, and Dekkers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers is working Rutten over against the ropes.
Dekkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers lands with a light punch inside.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rutten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Dekkers. Beautiful body shot.
Dekkers dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!#T1##CL2#
Dekkers moves into the clinch.
Dekkers works on Rutten's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dekkers is able to avoid easily.
Dekkers looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Dekkers cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Dekkers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dekkers lands with a good body shot.
Rutten cracks Dekkers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dekkers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dekkers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dekkers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dekkers drives through and clinches with Rutten against the ropes.
Dekkers can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Rutten prevents a body shot from Dekkers.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
Dekkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dekkers misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position.
Dekkers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dekkers.
A right hand to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dekkers misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
Dekkers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten is trying to push Dekkers away but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Dekkers.
Rutten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekkers tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dekkers looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Ramon Dekkers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Dekkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.
Rutten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dekkers is keeping busy.
Dekkers prevents Rutten from breaking the clinch.
Rutten misses with some punches.
Dekkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Rutten wants to break free but Dekkers has control.
Dekkers gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Rutten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dekkers is keeping busy.
Rutten wants to break free but Dekkers has control.
Rutten misses with some punches.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dekkers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Dekkers lands with a good body shot.
Rutten swings for the body but Dekkers moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Rutten ducks right into an uppercut from Dekkers. #T2#
Dekkers with a jab.
Dekkers checks a leg kick nicely.
Dekkers throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rutten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutten.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dekkers.
Bas Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Dekkers cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Dekkers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Dekkers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dekkers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!
A relieved looking Ramon Dekkers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFL 32: Last Event
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Marcos moves into the clinch.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Marcos.
A frustrated look appears on Rutten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rutten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marcos tries for a takedown but Rutten manages to get underhooks.
Marcos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutten takes a shot to the head.
Marcos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rutten after a bit of a struggle.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutten lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Marcos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten can't break the clinch.
Marcos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rutten is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damiao Marcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutten.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten can't break the clinch.
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Marcos. #TD#
Marcos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rutten wants to stand but Marcos is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcos throws an elbow that misses. Rutten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcos's guard. Nice move by Rutten!#REVB#
Rutten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard. #REVR#
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Marcos trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Marcos preventing the sweep.
Rutten controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcos is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control.
Marcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcos 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.
Marcos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcos won't allow Rutten to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rutten is looking for a triangle but Marcos pushes his legs off easily.
Rutten looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutten, not yet. #T3#
Marcos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marcos throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcos's guard. #REVB#
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Marcos is pulling down on Rutten's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutten, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Marcos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcos is pulling down on Rutten's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutten, at least for the moment.#T4#
Rutten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcos trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Marcos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcos keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten shoots in but no luck this time.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Marcos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Marcos forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
Rutten can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Marcos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damiao Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Marcos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcos scores with a leg kick.
Rutten tries to bum rush Marcos with a series of wild strikes but Marcos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Marcos has closed the distance and engaged Rutten in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Marcos gets a clinch.
Marcos lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Marcos has clasped his hands together around Rutten's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marcos tries to score with some ground and pound. Rutten controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rutten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
The ground and pound from Marcos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marcos wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
Marcos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rutten is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rutten is looking to regain half guard here but Marcos keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos cracks Rutten with a big elbow.
An elbow from Marcos crashes against the mat.
Marcos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marcos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rutten! #T2#
Marcos working the ground and pound effectively.
Rutten taking shots to the head.
Rutten tries to reverse the position but Marcos maintains control.
Marcos raining down shots from the mount!
Marcos punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Marcos lands a nice shot to the head.
Marcos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rutten wants to control but Marcos is having none of it.
Marcos lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Marcos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marcos raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Marcos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rutten is still in real trouble! Can Marcos finish him?
Marcos loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rutten scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Marcos land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Marcos stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damiao Marcos!
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Event:
RFL 29: Garner vs Seery
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.#CL#
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutten swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rutten's head.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutten lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten looks to clinch
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutten misses with a combination
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Rutten - just one landing.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten 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.
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Machado moves into range and clinches up with Rutten.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
A punch combination from Rutten misses. #T3#
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machado lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado has Rutten pressed against the cage.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Machado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Machado cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutten's calf.
Rutten takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Rutten persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Rutten swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Rutten's head back.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Machado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutten swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Rutten tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick. #T3#
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado taking a breather.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Machado cracks Rutten with a nice body shot.
Machado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rutten is trying to stall.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Rutten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutten tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Machado scores with a hook.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutten's hands.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
#T1#
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rutten tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado taking a breather.
Machado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rutten wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Good body shot from Machado.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Rutten's ribcage. Rutten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Machado to work.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Rutten tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado stalling the fight.
#T4#
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten lands a slapping body shot.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten closes the distance but Machado moves to the side
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutten on the side of the head.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutten.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Machado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado connects with a jab.
Rutten connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Rutten breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Rutten.
Rutten is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
#T2#
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Rutten takes one to the side of the head.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Machado clinches up with Rutten and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado works on Rutten's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Rutten is rocked!#T3#
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rutten with a big uppercut! Rutten tries to clinch up but Machado pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rutten to the mat! Rutten covers up and Machado unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Machado!
Manny Machado retains his lightweight title!
Manny Machado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Foot moves away and avoids it.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten throws a series of strikes that have Foot backpedaling.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten tries to clinch but Foot moves away
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten tries to bum rush Foot with a series of wild strikes but Foot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rutten clinches up with Foot and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Foot breaks from the clinch.
Rutten moves in looking to clinch but Foot pushes him off.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutten tries to land a body kick
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foot.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Rutten rushes Foot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Foot won't allow it.
#BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Foot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Foot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten looks to clinch
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foot's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rutten throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
Fourth Foot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutten.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws a low kick but Foot moves out of range easily.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foot circles away quickly and effectively.
Foot moves out of range as Rutten throws a body kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Rutten darts in and clinches Foot up against the cage.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
Foot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Foot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
A left hand lands to the body for Foot.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Foot as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Rutten lands a shoulder strike.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Foot breaks from the clinch.
Foot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten misses the jab.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Foot is out of range.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Foot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Foot sees coming a mile off.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot blocks a leg kick.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Foot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Foot counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rutten or perhaps it was just good defense by Foot, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.#T2#
Foot checks a low kick from Rutten.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten darts in looking for a takedown but Foot gets double underhooks and turns Rutten into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Rutten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Foot slips the punch.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foot counters with a left to the body.
Foot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foot wants it to stay on the feet.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rutten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foot is able to avoid easily.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foot.
Foot checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Foot circles away.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Foot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten misses with a body punch
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten throws a body punch but Foot moves out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Foot slips a straight right by Rutten.
Foot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten connects with a looping right hand.
Rutten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foot's hands.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Foot is just out of range.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foot checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rutten - just one landing.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foot.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foot circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Foot. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Rutten throws a series of punches but Foot moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a takedown
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fourth Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten throws a hook but Foot avoids it easily.
Foot blocks a leg kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foot swivels and escapes.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Rutten misses with a left hand
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Foot slips under a jab.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foot as he jumps to the side.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Foot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bas Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
An out of breath Bas Rutten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Fourth Foot spoke after the fight, saying 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.
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Event:
RFL 23: Seery vs Szczesny
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chamakh as he avoids it easily.
Chamakh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Chamakh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rutten's guard.
Rutten wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chamakh is now in half guard.
Chamakh prevents Rutten from improving his position.#SU2#
Chamakh stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten has a takedown stuffed.
Chamakh feints the counter takedown.
Rutten misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Rutten trying to control the position.
#T1##SU2#
Rutten is working an open guard so Chamakh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten takes a swing at Chamakh's ribcage but misses.
Chamakh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rutten tries to clinch but Chamakh moves away #TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a single leg into guard. Rutten didn't expect that. #ES#
Rutten pushes Chamakh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rutten misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rutten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Chamakh wants to get back to his feet.
Chamakh is staying active underneath Rutten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rutten is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chamakh is keeping the position for now.
Rutten prevents Chamakh from getting back to his feet.
Rutten looking to sit in guard and control but Chamakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rutten holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Chamakh stands and steps away. Rutten gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rutten throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a single leg into guard. Rutten didn't expect that.
Rutten wants to improve his position but instead Chamakh has moved into half guard.
Rutten tries to roll over but Chamakh keeps him under control.
Rutten is controlling Chamakh's trapped leg to prevent Chamakh from advancing to side control.#T4#
Rutten wants to control but Chamakh passes into side.
Rutten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chamakh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rutten trying to control but Chamakh flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Chamakh controlling well, preventing Rutten from escaping the position.
Chamakh avoiding Rutten 's attempts to control his hands.
Rutten is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chamakh walks into a left hand.
Rutten works Chamakh's body with a nice hook.
Rutten tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Rutten manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rutten throws a chopping leg kick but Chamakh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chamakh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rutten or perhaps it was just good defense by Chamakh, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Chamakh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutten defends it well.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.#T1#
Rutten throws a body punch but Chamakh moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chamakh feints the counter takedown.
Rutten throws a low kick but Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Rutten misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rutten won't be happy with that.
Rutten struggling a bit here.
Rutten tries to bench press Chamakh off him but Chamakh keeps the position.
Chamakh prevents Rutten from escaping the position.
Rutten is trying to get back to half guard.
Karim Chamakh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten is trying to work for a sweep but Chamakh has mounted him!#T2##SU2#
Chamakh gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rutten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten works the jab nicely.
Rutten with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten swings for the body but Chamakh moves out of range.
Chamakh feints the counter takedown.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Chamakh avoids nicely.
Rutten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chamakh pinned against the cage. Chamakh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Chamakh dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Chamakh with the counter takedown but Rutten avoids it easily.
A big right from Rutten misses.
And Chamakh tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutten pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Chamakh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rutten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Chamakh gets to his feet - Rutten follows without any prompting. #T4#
Rutten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chamakh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Chamakh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chamakh feints the counter takedown.
Chamakh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Chamakh with the counter takedown but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh. #SU2#
Chamakh gets to his feet - Rutten follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten digs a good body shot into Chamakh's ribs.
Rutten misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rutten wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Bas Rutten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten darts in looking for a takedown but Chamakh gets double underhooks and turns Rutten into the cage.
Chamakh takes one to the side of the head.
Chamakh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so Chamakh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rutten is wriggling around but Chamakh manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Chamakh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamakh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chamakh feints the counter takedown.
Rutten misses with a few strikes there.
Chamakh feints the counter takedown.
Bas Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten 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.#T1##SU2#
Chamakh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rutten gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rutten tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chamakh manages to move to mount!
Rutten is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Chamakh stands up from mount. Strange move.
Rutten misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown. Rutten fights it but they end up in guard.
Rutten is wriggling around but Chamakh manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
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!#REVR##SU2#
Chamakh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutten misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chamakh manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Chamakh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rutten to get to his feet. #T3#
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Chamakh slips the punch.
Chamakh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutten defends it well.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh. #SU2#
Chamakh stands up from Rutten's guard - Chamakh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chamakh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chamakh is able to avoid easily.
Chamakh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Rutten has Chamakh up against the cage in a clinch.
Chamakh goes for a takedown attempt but Rutten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten working a defensive guard but Chamakh passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutten wants to stand back up but Chamakh manages to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Chamakh stands up.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rutten!
Rutten tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SU2#
Chamakh gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Chamakh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chamakh 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Chamakh!
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Event:
RFL 020 Business vs Kuklinsky
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado tries to score with a low kick but Rutten moves his leg out of the way.
Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Machado as he connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Rutten looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Machado.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Rutten throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Machado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Rutten breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Rutten has managed to clinch.
Machado stalling.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Rutten manages to break the clinch.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machado digs a good hook to Rutten's body.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado avoids the body shot from Rutten.
#T3#
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Rutten and move into the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
A cross from Machado lands.
Rutten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Rutten tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the cage.
Rutten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Machado scores with a jab.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Rutten tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutten manages to avoid the attempt.
Machado scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Machado prevents a body shot from Rutten.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Rutten is trying to break free.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Machado does it's job there.#T2#
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
Rutten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Machado.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.#T4#
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Rutten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutten can turn it around.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards. #ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado stalls.
Machado lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rutten to his knees! Machado keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
A very excited looking Manny Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFL 016 Krause vs Machado
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Koski gets tackled into the cage by Rutten. Rutten maintains the clinch.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koski misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koski.
Nice elbow from Koski.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Koski manages to break the clinch.
Rutten throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Koski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Koski.
Rutten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Koski.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski misses with a wild combination.
Koski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rutten is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten slips under a jab.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Rutten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Koski slips a straight right by Rutten.#T1#
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koski slips under a jab from Rutten.
Koski connects with an inside leg kick.
OH! Koski has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rutten smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rutten unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Koski sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFL 011 Machado vs Rutten
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Machado.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten takes one on the button.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Rutten moves out of range as Machado strikes.
A nice side step and Rutten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten misses with a combination
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
As Rutten tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutten manages to avoid the attempt.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.#T1#
Machado throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Machado throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado connects with the punch.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutten.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutten blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Machado instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Rutten manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Machado rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Rutten blocks it.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Rutten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
Machado cracks Rutten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutten.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range. #CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutten connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
#T4##CL#
Machado pushes Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado is looking to clinch but Rutten is avoiding it.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Machado scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Machado forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Machado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutten manages to circle out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Machado.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutten should have avoided that one.
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!
Machado lands a jab to Rutten's midsection.
Rutten throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machado throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range. #T1#
Rutten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Rutten settles back down.
Rutten throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado misses with a low kick as Rutten jumps back.
Rutten flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Machado cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Machado checks a leg kick. #T2#
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Machado lands a right hand.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Rutten letting Machado take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machado.
#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado misses with some punches.
Rutten wants to break free but Machado has control.
Machado works on Rutten's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rutten smiles and moves away.
Machado 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.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Machado works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a sloppy body shot
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado checks a low kick from Rutten.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Machado lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Rutten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat.
#CL#
Machado rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Rutten working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado 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!
#R3#
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten throws a leg kick
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutten is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Machado clinches up with Rutten and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts. #T1#
Rutten moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Rutten throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machado tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Machado as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado staying out of range there.
Rutten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutten misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Machado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Machado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Rutten.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado controlling the action here for a moment.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado landing knees to the body.
Machado stalling.
Machado throws a big uppercut that drops Rutten! More strikes from Machado and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rutten lies dazed against the cage as Machado celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
An out of breath Manny Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RFL 008 Ring Edition I
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutten tries to work over Foot's front leg with a kick but Foot checks it.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws a right hand that Foot ducks under and follows up with a left that Foot also avoids with ease.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Foot blocks the leg kick.
Foot moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Foot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Foot saw that one coming.
Foot moves out of range of the strikes.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Foot's shoulder, as Foot tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Foot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Foot blocks a low kick nicely.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Foot.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Foot moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foot's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Foot walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
Foot checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Foot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Foot's shoulder, as Foot tries to avoid the shot.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Foot counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Rutten tries to score with a low kick but Foot moves his leg out of the way.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot checks a low kick from Rutten.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foot.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foot circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutten throws a low kick but Foot moves out of range easily.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Foot moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
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!
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Foot is out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Foot's head but Foot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten swinging wildly here.
A jab from Rutten misses.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foot moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten cracks Foot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten tried to score with a low kick but Foot checks it.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten misses the jab.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Foot blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Foot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutten has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten throws a jab when Foot was well out of range.
Rutten throws the left hand but Foot avoids the punch easily.
Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Foot as he checks the leg kick.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Foot checks it
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Foot checks it well.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutten motions for Foot to come forward. Rutten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Foot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Bas Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten misses the jab.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foot checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutten.
Rutten lands with an overhand left.
Rutten misses with a hook.#T3#
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Foot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Foot slips under a jab.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten tests Foot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Rutten throws a right hand that Foot ducks under and follows up with a left that Foot also avoids with ease.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Foot moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutten.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Foot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Foot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Foot moved out of range.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Foot.
Foot checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten misses the jab.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foot can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutten throws a chopping leg kick but Foot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Foot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutten. That's going to slow Foot down.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Foot moves away and avoids it.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten wants to slow Foot down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Foot moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foot is out of range.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Rutten throws the left hand but Foot avoids the punch easily.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foot manages to avoid it.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Foot ducks down to avoid it.
Foot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Foot as he checks the leg kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Foot ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Rutten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.#T3#
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Rutten feints and then cracks Foot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foot down.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a hook but Foot avoids it easily.
Fourth Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten motions for Foot to come forward. Rutten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foot moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Foot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Foot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Foot.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Rutten misses.
Foot checks the leg kick.
Foot blocks a leg kick.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foot slips under a jab from Rutten.
Bas Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten misses with a left hand
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
Our winner, Bas Rutten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Fourth Foot was interviewed post fight and said 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.
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Event:
DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.#T1#
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
Rutten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Rutten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Morgan.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan checks a low kick from Rutten.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Rutten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
As Rutten looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Rutten just gets out of the way.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morgan thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Morgan swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rutten eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rutten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutten lands a jab.
Morgan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan throws a big counter combination but Rutten scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten misses with a double jab
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Rutten is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.#T3#
Morgan moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutten feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Rutten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
And Morgan counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a counter combo.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutten feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten lands a jab to the head.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bas Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Rutten throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Rutten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutten throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rutten misses.
Morgan throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range. #T2#
Rutten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range.
Morgan swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Morgan lands a jab.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Morgan defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Rutten thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Rutten finds it's target.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morgan slips under a jab from Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Simon Morgan.
Well Rutten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
A very excited looking Bas Rutten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Simon Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
Prestige FC 65: Second Chance
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Rutten misses with a hook.
Duff tries to counter with a takedown but Rutten is quick to defend against it.
Duff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duff takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff scores with a nice head shot.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten feints a counter leg kick.
Rutten cracks Duff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Duff misses with a head kick.
Rutten tries to bum rush Duff with a series of wild strikes but Duff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duff. That one must have hurt.
Rutten tries to bum rush Duff with a series of wild strikes but Duff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutten checks it well.
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rutten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bas Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duff tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Duff punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Duff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Duff works the jab nicely.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Duff lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Duff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duff.
Duff defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duff's calf.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Duff scores with a body shot.
Rutten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutten scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rutten throws the left hand but Duff avoids the punch easily.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Duff tries to land a leg kick but Rutten saw it coming and moves away.
Duff connects with a jab.
Rutten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duff. Duff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutten lands a nice shot that snaps Duff's head back.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duff.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutten.#T4#
Duff misses with a jab to the body
and Duff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff throws a head kick that misses
and Rutten counters with a series of strikes. Duff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rutten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rutten tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
Rutten misses with a left hand
and Duff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutten throws a leg kick #TD#
and Duff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rutten won't be happy with that.
Rutten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Duff working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duff in side control lands a decent elbow.
Duff works to advance to full mount. Rutten defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Duff lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bas Rutten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duff circles away quickly and effectively.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rutten sprawls and moves away.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Duff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Duff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Duff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duff looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duff lands a right hook to the body.
Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Duff's leg but Duff calmly moves out of range.
Duff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Duff moves away and avoids it.
Duff throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rutten avoids it.#T1#
Duff throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Rutten with a nice cross.
Duff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutten to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutten throws a right hand that Duff ducks under and follows up with a left that Duff also avoids with ease.
Duff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duff throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duff takes one to the chin there.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duff staying out of range there.
Duff lands a jab.
Duff throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily. #T2#
Rutten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Duff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Duff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rutten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duff - the referee stops the clock and Rutten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duff. Rutten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutten. That snapped Duff's head back.
Duff misses with a hook to the body
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutten defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
Duff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Duff.
Duff tries to counter with a takedown but Rutten is quick to defend against it.
Duff lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff tries to counter with a takedown but Rutten is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Duff.
Rutten throws a leg kick #TD#
and Duff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duff working Rutten over with strikes.
Duff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rutten is trying to stand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rutten is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet.
Duff is trying to control. Rutten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duff is looking to stall here but Rutten recovers full guard.
Duff trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bas Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Duff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten flicks out a counter leg kick but Duff steps away.
Duff looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Duff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Duff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duff connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Duff counters with a single leg into guard. Rutten didn't expect that.
Duff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it.
Duff 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.
Rutten working a defensive guard here.
Duff scoring with some ground and pound.
Brendan Duff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Duff chips away with some ground and pound.
Duff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duff is working Rutten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duff scoring with some ground and pound.
Duff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duff advances position into side control!
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!
Rutten managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duff.
Duff wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Duff are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Duff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rutten, who protects the arm well.
Rutten felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Rutten dodges the ground and pound from Duff.
Duff lands a few punches from side control.
Duff working the ground and pound.
Rutten is trying to control Duff's posture but Duff avoids it.
Duff misses with the ground and pound.
Duff working the ground and pound.
Duff scores with punches from side control.
Duff is looking to take a break and control but Rutten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Duff grinds an elbow into Rutten's temple.
Rutten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rutten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A control attempt from Rutten but he's now mounted!
Duff dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutten 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bas Rutten!
An out of breath Bas Rutten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Prestige FC 60: Feast Fight
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Rutten wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ryan working for submissions but it's allowed Rutten to get to half guard.
#T1#
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Rutten is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan has wrist control.#SUB#
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Ryan controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
Rutten 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. #T2#
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.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Rutten stands and steps away. Ryan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Rutten.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Rutten.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.#T3#
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Rutten's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Rutten has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ryan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.#T4#
Ryan fails with the takedown
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Rutten.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bas Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutten defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Rutten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Rutten gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Rutten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rutten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rutten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rutten! #REVB#
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Rutten decides to stand back up. #T1#
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Rutten misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rutten leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a jab.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Rutten scores with a nice strike.
Rutten tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan checks a low kick from Rutten.#T3#
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Rutten lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutten moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutten manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Rutten pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan shoots and misses
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten lands the left hand.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Rutten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Rutten is quick to defend against it.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the cage. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten, which made it look bad.
Rutten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Rutten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten with a hook.#CUT2#
Daniel Ryan's cut is getting worse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.#T2#
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Ryan dives in and grabs Rutten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Rutten misses the jab.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutten defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Rutten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Rutten with a jab.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan backing away here, and Rutten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Rutten connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ryan covering up! Rutten comes in with a big uppercut and Ryan goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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