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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Riot V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot V!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot V fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryuu avoids it really well and circles away.
Riot V wants to clinch.
Riot V looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riot V seems to be looking for submissions.
Riot V not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryuu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riot V is looking for submissions but instead, Ryuu has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu looking to control.
Ryuu keeping full guard, as Riot V tries to pass.
Ryuu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riot V gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riot V pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryuu is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riot V postures up in Ryuu's guard and throws a big left but Ryuu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riot V advances to half guard.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V postures up.
Ryuu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riot V is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Riot V is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot V wants to control but Ryuu is keeping him busy.
Riot V wants to free his trapped foot but Ryuu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riot V is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riot V wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuu keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riot V misses with a takedown attempt - Ryuu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryuu takes a swing at Riot V's ribcage but misses.
Ryuu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riot V, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryuu prevents Riot V from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riot V as Ryuu tries to tie him up.
Riot V gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryuu regains guard.
Riot V pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryuu is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryuu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riot V is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Riot V 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.
Riot V shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryuu sprawls well. He's pushed Riot V's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryuu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Max Riot V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuu misses with a body shot.
Ryuu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riot V.
Ryuu ducks under a wild hook from Riot V.
Riot V darts in trying to clinch
and Ryuu counters with a left and a right that stings Riot V.
Riot V swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
A good leg kick by Ryuu.
Riot V is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryuu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryuu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riot V has time to react.
Ryuu scores with a body shot.
Ryuu cracks Riot V with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryuu lands a nice looking body kick.
Yuudai Ryuu is winning the standup battle so far.
Riot V fails with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riot V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryuu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riot V, pushing him back against the cage.
Riot V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryuu is looking to break free of the clinch but Riot V has double underhooks.
Ryuu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riot V drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryuu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riot V circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands with an uppercut that bounces Riot V off the cage and back into rage.
Riot V with a poor takedown
and Ryuu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yuudai Ryuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryuu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryuu scores with a nice right hand.
Max Riot V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riot V takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryuu lands with a nice combination. Riot V backs away looking to recover.
Ryuu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riot V with a poor takedown
and Ryuu counters with a straight right hand.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryuu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu breaks the clinch.
Riot V doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a left to the body.
Riot V doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryuu moves into the clinch.
Ryuu gets underhooks to prevent Riot V's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Ryuu.
Ryuu presses Riot V against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryuu pushes Riot V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryuu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riot V pulls guard successfully.
Riot V trying to keep a closed guard but Ryuu is proving a slippery customer.
Ryuu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riot V working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu won't allow Riot V to sweep him here.
Riot V escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryuu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryuu wants to control from the top but Riot V keeps moving.
Ryuu stands and throws Riot V's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riot V tries to bench press Ryuu off him but Ryuu keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riot V is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryuu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryuu is thwarting Riot V's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryuu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riot V's head backwards.
Ryuu misses with an uppercut.
Riot V throws a lazy right hand but Ryuu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryuu ducks under a wild hook from Riot V.
Ryuu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Ryuu.
Riot V looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riot V loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryuu keeping moving, preventing Riot V from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riot V drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryuu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riot V has Ryuu in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V 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.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
Ryuu tries to free his leg and advance position but Riot V is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
Riot V trying to keep a closed guard but Ryuu is proving a slippery customer.
Ryuu wants to control from the top but Riot V keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a left to the body.
Riot V looks for a takedown but Ryuu sprawls well.
Ryuu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryuu stalks Riot V and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riot V's face. Riot V staggers backwards, shaken.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riot V thinking.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot V is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryuu.
Ryuu lands a nice hook to Riot V's body. Riot V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riot V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riot V misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryuu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryuu throws a body punch but Riot V moves out of range.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryuu lands with a right hand.
Ryuu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riot V circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryuu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riot V misses with a takedown
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Ryuu misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot V gets the takedown into side control.
Riot V fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riot V swings around for an armbar but Ryuu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riot V's guard.
Ryuu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryuu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riot V's guard.
Riot V works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riot V has his foot on Ryuu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryuu works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryuu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryuu slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu clearly takes 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.
Riot V tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryuu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riot V somewhat.
Riot V shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryuu as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu lands a really nice looking cross but Riot V seems unphased.
Ryuu tests Riot V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryuu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryuu sizes up Riot V with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ryuu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riot V.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riot V. That did some damage!
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but Ryuu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryuu!
Riot V looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryuu lands an overhand right.
Riot V fails with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryuu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryuu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riot V closes the distance but Ryuu moves to the side
and Ryuu counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryuu is looking to clinch.
Riot V with a poor takedown
and Ryuu counters with a left to the body.
Ryuu scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riot V is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riot V throws a looping overhand right but Ryuu ducks down to avoid it.
Ryuu cracks a nice hook into Riot V's ribs.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryuu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riot V's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu tests Riot V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryuu lands with a straight right. Riot V didn't see that one coming.
Riot V darts in trying to clinch
and Ryuu counters with a leg kick.
Riot V looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riot V throws and elbow that misses. Ryuu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riot V's guard. Nice move by Ryuu!
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu stopping the sweep attempt from Riot V.
Ryuu stays in close to Riot V's body and controls the position.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
Riot V wants to sweep but no luck.
Riot V is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryuu defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryuu advances to half guard.
Riot V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu had his way with Max Riot V in that round.
That's time! Ryuu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riot V rushes Ryuu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryuu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riot V.
Riot V blocks an uppercut.
Riot V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryuu works on Riot V's body with a couple of short punches.
Ryuu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riot V can do to turn this around?
Ryuu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riot V.
Ryuu is pushing Riot V up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryuu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryuu wants to stall.
Ryuu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu manages to get underhooks.
Riot V has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryuu.
Ryuu manages to break the clinch.
Riot V has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a nice body shot.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riot V gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryuu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu counters with an inside leg kick.
Riot V slips a jab and a cross from Ryuu.
Riot V with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryuu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryuu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riot V doesn't seem bothered though.
Riot V fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riot V with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryuu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryuu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riot V doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands with an overhand left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riot V.
Riot V tries to move to mount but Ryuu blocks the move with his legs.
Riot V is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryuu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riot V tries to advance to mount but Ryuu instead regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot V is working for a submission of some sort.
Riot V sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yuudai Ryuu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riot V wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuu keeps working.
Riot V is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ryuu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ryuu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Max Riot V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riot V is looking for a sweep.
Riot V seems a little lost for a moment, as Ryuu dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuudai Ryuu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryuu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuudai Ryuu!
Yuudai Ryuu retains his heavyweight title!
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RATING
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