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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre do Zuleika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ras Fruiten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre do Zuleika is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 cm
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253 lbs
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190 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre do Zuleika! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ras Fruiten! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Fruiten or perhaps it was just good defense by do Zuleika which made him look bad. do Zuleika shoots in but Fruiten avoids the takedown attempt easily. Fruiten wants to clinch up but do Zuleika keeps it at a distance. Fruiten throws a head kick but do Zuleika moves out of range.
Fruiten tries to clinch there but do Zuleika circles away.
do Zuleika gets the takedown into side control. do Zuleika is looking to take a break and control but Fruiten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fruiten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fruiten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. do Zuleika could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. do Zuleika is trying to move to mount but Fruiten reverses beautifully and ends up in do Zuleika's guard. Fruiten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. do Zuleika keeping moving, preventing Fruiten from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fruiten shoots and misses and do Zuleika counters with a three punch combo that has Fruiten backing up. Fruiten nods at do Zuleika to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fruiten has his takedown stuffed and do Zuleika counters with a nice double leg into guard. Andre do Zuleika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ras Fruiten. Fruiten looks gassed! Fruiten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
do Zuleika stands up and waves to Fruiten to follow him. Fruiten has his takedown stuffed and do Zuleika counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. 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! Fruiten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fruiten blocks the body kick.
do Zuleika gets a takedown into half guard. do Zuleika is taking a breather. Fruiten says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fruiten is refusing to be controlled, as do Zuleika sits in half guard. do Zuleika has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fruiten regains half guard. Fruiten tries to get to full guard but do Zuleika has control of the leg.
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. do Zuleika is trying to control the action in half guard but Fruiten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Fruiten gets full guard. Fruiten looking to hit a scissor sweep but do Zuleika is one step ahead there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. do Zuleika wants to pass the guard but Fruiten is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre do Zuleika 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.
Fruiten looks to land a combination. do Zuleika sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. do Zuleika has a takedown stuffed. Fruiten clinches but do Zuleika breaks the clinch and do Zuleika counters with a head kick. That will keep Fruiten thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Fruiten clinches up with do Zuleika and pushes him back against the cage. Fruiten lands with a right to the head. do Zuleika wants to stall.
Fruiten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of do Zuleikas head. do Zuleika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fruiten gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fruiten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Andre do Zuleika has been cut. Fruiten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fruiten scores with a takedown into do Zuleika's guard. Fruiten works a leg free and moves into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fruiten with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. do Zuleika trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fruiten manages to pass to mount!
Fruiten takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. do Zuleika is looking to improve his position but Fruiten isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. do Zuleika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fruiten controlling from the full mount. do Zuleika tries to lock up and control but Fruiten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. do Zuleika is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fruiten scores with a couple of good head shots there.
do Zuleika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fruiten postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. do Zuleika looks a forlorn figure.
Fruiten takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Fruiten avoids the attempt from do Zuleika to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. do Zuleika sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Fruiten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. do Zuleika wants to control but Fruiten is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fruiten is looking to take a break and control but do Zuleika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fruiten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Fruiten working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Fruiten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Andre do Zuleika's cut. That's time! do Zuleika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fruiten scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. do Zuleika is pressing down on Fruiten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Fruiten looking to pass the guard. do Zuleika is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Andre do Zuleika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fruiten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. do Zuleika is keeping the position for now. do Zuleika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fruiten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Both fighters are breathing heavily. do Zuleika misses with an elbow from the bottom. do Zuleika prevents Fruiten from moving into mount. do Zuleika is trying to work for a sweep but Fruiten has mounted him! Fruiten with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fruiten controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. do Zuleika tries to lock up and control but Fruiten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. do Zuleika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fruiten controlling his opponent. Fruiten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round. do Zuleika is trying desperately to improve position. Fruiten landing punches. Fruiten landing strikes from the mount and do Zuleika is in trouble! Fruiten working away from the top, dropping strikes. Fruiten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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. Fruiten working for a guillotine from mount but do Zuleika is in no mood to give up. do Zuleika wants to hold on but Fruiten pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fruiten tries to control but do Zuleika wriggling away. Fruiten fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight! Ras Fruiten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Fruiten 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ras Fruiten!
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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
36% |
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