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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matvey Buryckin (ranked 2326 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Ricardo Cruz (ranked 304 p4p, 364 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matvey Buryckin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buryckin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz postures up in Buryckin's guard and throws a big left but Buryckin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buryckin has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Buryckin being controlled here, momentarily.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Buryckin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the position.
Buryckin won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz controls Buryckin momentarily but Buryckin frees himself.
Buryckin content to stall in guard here.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Buryckin shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Buryckin is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Buryckin's guard.
Buryckin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Buryckin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buryckin tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Buryckin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Buryckin isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buryckin working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is working Buryckin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buryckin wants to sweep but no luck.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buryckin enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buryckin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Buryckin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buryckin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Buryckin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz postures up in Buryckin's guard and throws a big left but Buryckin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Buryckin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Buryckin wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buryckin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buryckin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Buryckin's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buryckin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buryckin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buryckin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Buryckin ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buryckin can't fight it off and eventually Cruz manages to take the fight to the floor. Buryckin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buryckin managing to control the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buryckin is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Buryckin has wrist control.
Buryckin is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Ricardo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buryckin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buryckin controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Buryckin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz jabs at Buryckin's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buryckin's head.
Cruz works Buryckin's body with a nice hook.
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Buryckin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Buryckin needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buryckin backs up against the cage.
Buryckin gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Buryckin blocks nicely.
Buryckin is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buryckin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Buryckin managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buryckin.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Buryckin against the cage.
Buryckin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buryckin after a bit of a struggle.
Matvey Buryckin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buryckin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buryckin off to one side.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buryckin rather than just go for the knockout.
Buryckin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buryckin fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz not doing much here.
Buryckin wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Buryckin is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Buryckin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buryckin defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Buryckin is not content to let Cruz control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz wants to control but Buryckin is keeping him busy.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz wants to control but Buryckin is keeping him busy.
Buryckin trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buryckin trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buryckin is trying to control but can't.
Buryckin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Ricardo Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz!
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energy
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RATING
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