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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manco Capac (ranked 1437 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Vladimir Rurikovich (ranked 190 p4p, 268 weight class). Capac comes into the arena with Iggy Pop - The Passenger blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Rurikovich!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurikovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rurikovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Rurikovich misses with a hook to the body
and Capac counters with a nice body shot.
Rurikovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Capac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Rurikovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rurikovich throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Capac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rurikovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Rurikovich connects with a looping right hand.
Rurikovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Capac counters with a nice uppercut.
Rurikovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Capac circles away.
Capac tries to counter with a takedown but Rurikovich is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Rurikovich misses.
Rurikovich wants to clinch up but Capac keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rurikovich has closed the distance and engaged Capac in a clinch.
Capac scores with a shoulder strike.
Rurikovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capac works on Rurikovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Capac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rurikovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rurikovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capac wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Capac.
A head punch on the inside from Rurikovich fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurikovich.
Capac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rurikovich to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac goes for a takedown attempt but Rurikovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Capac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Capac trying to control the action but Rurikovich is working from the bottom.
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rurikovich defends it well.
Rurikovich is staying active underneath Capac, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac is working for a submission of some sort.
Capac passes to full mount!
Capac controlling his opponent.
Capac wants to control the pace but Rurikovich is squirming around nicely.
Capac is really struggling to control Rurikovich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Capac swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rurikovich is now in Capac's guard. A big mistake from Capac there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capac wants to sweep here but Rurikovich controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Capac is retaining full guard.
Rurikovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurikovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capac is keeping the position for now.
Capac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rurikovich won't allow Capac to sweep him here.
Rurikovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capac has his foot on Rurikovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rurikovich works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rurikovich is aware though and is defending well.
Rurikovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Capac keeping moving, preventing Rurikovich from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurikovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Capac haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rurikovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Capac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rurikovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capac somewhat.
Rurikovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Capac will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capac drives through with a takedown into Rurikovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rurikovich trying to control the position.
Capac wants to control from the top but Rurikovich keeps moving.
Rurikovich trying to control the position here.
Capac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rurikovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capac has Rurikovich in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikovich tries to get to full guard but Capac has control of the leg.
Capac seems to be working for a kimura but Rurikovich defends the submission attempt.
Capac prevents Rurikovich from improving his position.
Capac is keen to just control but Rurikovich is a slippery customer.
Rurikovich trying to control here.
Capac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rurikovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Capac is working for a kimura but Rurikovich is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capac is controlling the pace.
Rurikovich is not content to let Capac control the position.
Capac trying to control from Rurikovich's half guard. Rurikovich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Capac drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rurikovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rurikovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rurikovich!
Capac is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich controls the position.
Rurikovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capac keeps working.
Rurikovich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rurikovich trying to control the position but Capac is working away.
Capac is looking to reverse the position.
That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on Capac's face as Rurikovich controls the position.
Capac is not content to let Rurikovich control the position.
Capac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rurikovich is trying to control. Capac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manco Capac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rurikovich is working away from the top position though.
Capac is pressing down on Rurikovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rurikovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rurikovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rurikovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rurikovich controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manco Capac will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rurikovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rurikovich tries to work over Capac's front leg with a kick but Capac checks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Capac.
Capac trying to control the action but Rurikovich is working from the bottom.
Rurikovich wants to control but Capac postures up.
Capac trying to control the position but Rurikovich is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rurikovich is trying to control Capac's posture but Capac avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac happy to just control the position for now.
Capac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rurikovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Rurikovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Capac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Capac passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rurikovich!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capac goes for an armbar but Rurikovich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rurikovich.
Capac looking to control.
Rurikovich wants to control from the top but Capac keeps moving.
Rurikovich won't allow Capac to sweep him here.
Rurikovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rurikovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurikovich stopping the sweep attempt from Capac.
Vladimir Rurikovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rurikovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rurikovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurikovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rurikovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Capac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Capac is trying to work for a kimura but Rurikovich is defending well.
Capac wants to free his trapped foot but Rurikovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Capac.
Capac is working for a kimura but Rurikovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Rurikovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurikovich won't allow Capac to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
Our winner, Manco Capac, 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.
Vladimir Rurikovich was interviewed post fight and said 'I challenge Andy Down come up here and suck my cock right now. C'mon big boy, we all know it won't be your first.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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