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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omega El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inamen Rexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You Call My Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omega El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Inamen Rexus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Guapo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
El Guapo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rexus tries to avoid it but El Guapo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rexus to the ground. Rexus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
El Guapo cracks Rexus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rexus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by El Guapo.
Rexus looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Guapo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rexus's guard.
El Guapo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and El Guapo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
El Guapo drops back looking for a leg! Rexus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rexus manages to kick El Guapo off! El Guapo jumps back into Rexus's guard.
Rexus 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.
Rexus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Guapo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rexus dives on top into guard.
El Guapo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
El Guapo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rexus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Guapo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rexus is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Guapo looking to control.
Rexus trying to control but El Guapo is working from the bottom.
El Guapo working a defensive guard here.
Rexus throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rexus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
El Guapo is looking for a triangle but Rexus pushes his legs off easily.
Rexus wants to stand but El Guapo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
El Guapo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rexus connects with a couple of short punches.
Rexus tries to stand but El Guapo is controlling from the bottom.
Rexus trying to control but El Guapo is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
El Guapo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rexus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from El Guapo.
El Guapo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rexus has his takedown stuffed
and El Guapo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rexus's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for El Guapo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Guapo is working to get back to half guard.
El Guapo is controlling an arm, preventing Rexus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
El Guapo is desperately trying to improve his position but Rexus has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rexus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
El Guapo is looking to improve his position but Rexus isn't that keen on the idea.
Rexus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omega El Guapo 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.
Rexus scores with the left hand. El Guapo knows he should have avoided that one.
El Guapo clinches up with Rexus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rexus fails to pull guard.
Rexus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rexus can't get the takedown.
Omega El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inamen Rexus.
El Guapo lands an elbow just above Rexus 's eye.
Rexus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Guapo has him pressed against the cage.
El Guapo breaks from the clinch.
El Guapo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rexus, pushing him back against the cage.
El Guapo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
El Guapo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rexus sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Guapo wants to take a breather but Rexus is having none of it.
Rexus moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexus pushes El Guapo off and gets back to his feet.
Rexus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Guapo as he avoids it easily.
Rexus looks to clinch
and El Guapo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
El Guapo wants to control from the top but Rexus keeps moving.
El Guapo looking to sit in guard and control but Rexus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rexus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rexus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo tries to strike from the bottom.
Rexus distracts El Guapo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
El Guapo controls Rexus momentarily but Rexus frees himself.
Rexus won't allow El Guapo to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rexus tries to bum rush El Guapo with a series of wild strikes but El Guapo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rexus drives through and clinches with El Guapo against the cage.
Rexus wants to get back to striking at distance but El Guapo won't allow it.
El Guapo gets underhooks to prevent Rexus's takedown attempt.
El Guapo with a knee to the head.
El Guapo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Rexus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexus closes the distance and clinches up with El Guapo, looking for a takedown. Rexus pushes El Guapo against the cage but El Guapo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omega El Guapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rexus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Guapo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rexus!
Rexus throwing hammer fists to the chest of El Guapo. What's that going to do exactly?
Rexus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
El Guapo blocks Rexus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
El Guapo controlling the position easily from mount.
Rexus is working to get back to half guard.
El Guapo goes for an armbar but Rexus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rexus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexus passes El Guapo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Guapo tries to roll over but Rexus keeps him under control.
Rexus is keen to just control but El Guapo is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rexus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rexus is trying to work for a kimura but El Guapo is defending well.
Rexus trying to pass the guard but El Guapo defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omega El Guapo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
El Guapo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rexus wants to get back to his feet but El Guapo is dominant here and he's now got Rexus's back!
El Guapo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. El Guapo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. El Guapo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. El Guapo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
El Guapo shoots for a double leg takedown but Rexus sprawls well. He's pushed El Guapo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rexus tries to clinch up
and El Guapo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rexus wants to improve his position but El Guapo is controlling well.
El Guapo wants to control but Rexus is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rexus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of El Guapo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take El Guapo's back!
El Guapo tries to roll but Rexus sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexus avoiding El Guapo 's attempts to control his hands.
Rexus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rexus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Rexus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rexus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but El Guapo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
El Guapo breaks Rexus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rexus trying to keep a closed guard but El Guapo is proving a slippery customer.
El Guapo gets to his feet. Rexus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rexus takes a swing at El Guapo's ribcage but misses.
El Guapo moves into range and clinches up with Rexus.
Rexus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Guapo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Guapo can't get the takedown.
El Guapo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rexus is keeping busy.
Rexus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rexus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Guapo has him pressed against the cage.
Rexus wants a takedown.
El Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Guapo successfully pulls guard.
El Guapo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rexus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
El Guapo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Guapo working for submissions but it's allowed Rexus to get to half guard.
Rexus is trying to control. El Guapo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rexus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rexus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Guapo is looking for a sweep. Rexus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omega El Guapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
El Guapo trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rexus in particular looking to stall.
Rexus moves nicely into side control.
El Guapo is trying to control Rexus's posture but Rexus avoids it.
Inamen Rexus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rexus working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omega El Guapo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Guapo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omega El Guapo!
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