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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damen Mayer (ranked 747 p4p, 594 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 90 p4p, 74 weight class). Demenok has chosen The Moby Dick Speech as his entrance music. Damen Mayer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rukter Demenok's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damen Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demenok is not content to let Mayer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demenok moves into full guard.
Demenok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Mayer controlling him for the moment.
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok has his hands on Mayer's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayer needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
Demenok scores with a kick to the body.
Mayer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Mayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Demenok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayer.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Mayer takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayer instigates a clinch.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Demenok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demenok controls the pace.
Demenok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Demenok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mayer lands with a good body shot.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Demenok's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Demenok lunges at Mayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayer's hand.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Demenok avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mayer. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Demenok avoids it well and moves away.
Mayer looks to land a combination. Demenok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Demenok 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.
Mayer defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok thumps Mayer with a low kick.
Demenok throws a low kick but Mayer avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Mayer moves away and avoids it.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Mayer rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demenok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demenok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer breaks from the clinch.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demenok circles away.
Mayer connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Demenok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Demenok is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demenok down to the mat. Demenok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayer misses with a hook.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demenok circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demenok is trying to defend but Mayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demenok won't allow Mayer to pass to mount.
Demenok wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well.
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demenok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Demenok wants to sweep but no luck.
Demenok is looking to stand up but Mayer isn't so interested in that idea.
Demenok is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demenok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Demenok 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 Mayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok sizes up Mayer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Mayer takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayer. That snapped Demenok's head back.
Demenok 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.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demenok sprawls well. Demenok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demenok tries to clinch up.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
Mayer slips under a jab from Demenok.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demenok sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Mayer.
Mayer throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayer moves into the clinch.
Mayer blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Demenok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Mayer is working for takedown but Demenok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demenok down to the mat. Demenok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok works Mayer's body with a nice hook.
Mayer 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.
Mayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Mayer's body. Mayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayer off the cage and back into range.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayer at a distance.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayer's head.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayer.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayer. Mayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Mayer off balance momentarily.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Mayer's knee but Mayer avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demenok.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demenok defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Demenok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayer slows down the pace here.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Mayer misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
A victorious Rukter Demenok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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