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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Egomi (ranked 24052 p4p, 476 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 5379 p4p, 401 weight class). Egomi's entrance music is Hand of doom by Manowar. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Aron Egomi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aron Egomi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aron Egomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stienis. Stienis obviously looking to wear him down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stienis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stienis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but Stienis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Egomi is looking to control Stienis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egomi avoid being mounted?
Stienis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stienis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stienis decides to stand back up. Stienis steps back and let's Egomi get back to his feet.
Egomi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Egomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Egomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stienis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Egomi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Egomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stienis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egomi wants to control but Stienis is keeping him busy.
Stienis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stienis. Egomi shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stienis decides to stand back up. Stienis steps back and let's Egomi get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stienis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egomi moves into the clinch.
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
Egomi fails with the takedown.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Egomi is breathing heavily.
Stienis stands and steps away. Egomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Egomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Egomi controlling the position.
Egomi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stienis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Egomi drives through with a takedown into Stienis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Egomi won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
Egomi stands up from Stienis's guard - Egomi perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Egomi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Egomi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stienis slaps away a takedown attempt from Egomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stienis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Stienis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egomi.
Egomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stienis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stienis closes the distance and pushes Egomi back into the cage.
Stienis is trying to break the clinch but Egomi is controlling him.
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stienis throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Stienis.
Stienis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Egomi was covering up waiting for the punch and Stienis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stienis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Egomi, up you get!
Egomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stienis has Egomi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egomi tries for a takedown but Stienis manages to get underhooks.
Stienis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stienis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stienis misses with a series of wild punches.
Stienis drives through and clinches with Egomi against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stienis.
Egomi pulls Stienis into guard.
Stienis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egomi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stienis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Egomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stienis shoots in and gets a takedown into Egomi's guard.
Egomi pushes Stienis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rita Stienis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stienis darts in and clinches Egomi up against the cage.
Egomi decides to pull guard.
Egomi trying to keep a closed guard but Stienis is proving a slippery customer.
Egomi striking off his back but it's not causing Stienis any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him.
Egomi moves into the clinch.
Egomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stienis breaks the clinch.
Egomi tries to clinch but Stienis moves out of range.
Stienis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stienis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Egomi to his feet.
Aron Egomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egomi gets caught napping as Stienis dives in and scores a takedown. Egomi manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis prevents Egomi from getting back to his feet.
Stienis wanted to stand there but Egomi had control of the position.
Egomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stienis is one step ahead there.
Egomi wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stienis swivels and escapes.
Stienis scores with a jab to the body.
Stienis dives in and scores a takedown into Egomi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Egomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stienis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Egomi pushes Stienis off and gets back to his feet.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egomi prevents Stienis from standing back up.
Egomi is looking for a kimura here.
Egomi seems to be working for a kimura but Stienis defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis wants to get back to his feet.
Egomi lands strikes from half guard.
Egomi trying to pass the guard but Stienis defending well.
Aron Egomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Egomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stienis is just riding it out for now. Egomi eventually gives up the hold.
Egomi working Stienis over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stienis won't allow Egomi to pass to mount.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Egomi wants to pass the guard but Stienis is defending well.
Stienis is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stienis throws a lazy head kick
and Egomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stienis has one foot on Egomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis throws a head kick but Egomi moves out of range.
Stienis drives through with a takedown into Egomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Egomi kicks Stienis off and gets to his feet.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egomi dodges the punch combination from Stienis.
Stienis drives through with a takedown into Egomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Egomi kicks Stienis off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Stienis. No joy for Egomi on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him.
Stienis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Egomi working a defensive guard here.
Egomi is working an open guard so Stienis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Egomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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