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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Ruaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruaz comes to the cage accompanied by My Unborn - Tupac. Falcone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLACK HAWK DOWN. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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183 cm
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213 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Ruaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone gets a takedown into half guard.
Falcone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Falcone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Falcone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruaz keeps working.
Falcone not doing much here.
Falcone is working for a submission of some sort.
Falcone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Falcone scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falcone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruaz.
Falcone just leaning against Ruaz, taking a breather.
Ruaz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Ruaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruaz tries to circle away but Falcone has him pinned against the cage.
Falcone jumps guard.
Ruaz stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Ruaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruaz drops back looking for a leg! Falcone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falcone manages to kick Ruaz off! Ruaz jumps back into Falcone's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Falcone is on top in guard.
Falcone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Falcone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruaz some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Falcone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Falcone is putting a hurting on Ruaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Falcone working the ground and pound.
Falcone avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ruaz.
Ruaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Falcone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ruaz.
Ruaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Falcone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruaz some visible discomfort.
Falcone landing strikes.
Ruaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Falcone working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ruaz tries to get to full guard but Falcone has control of the leg.
Falcone working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Falcone seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Falcone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruaz's head.
Ruaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruaz is breathing heavily.
Falcone looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Falcone stopping the sweep attempt from Ruaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcone trying to control but Ruaz is working from the bottom.
Falcone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falcone 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruaz fails with the takedown
and Falcone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Falcone.
Ruaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falcone advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruaz is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Falcone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruaz with a poor takedown
and Falcone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruaz's guard.
Falcone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Falcone wants to control but Ruaz is keeping him busy.
Falcone scoring with punches from side control.
Falcone is working Ruaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Falcone is working Ruaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bruno Falcone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruaz gets back to half guard.
Falcone prevents Ruaz from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Falcone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Falcone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falcone defends well.
Ruaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falcone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruaz's head.
Falcone works over Ruaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Falcone wants to control from the top but Ruaz keeps moving.
Ruaz trying to keep a closed guard but Falcone is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falcone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falcone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falcone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Falcone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Falcone wants to control from the top but Ruaz keeps moving.
Ruaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcone stands and throws Ruaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Falcone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Falcone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falcone trying to control the action but Ruaz is working from the bottom.
Falcone 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.
Falcone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruaz looking for subs from the bottom but Falcone mounts him!
Falcone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Falcone is working for a guillotine from mount but Ruaz frees his head quite easily.
Falcone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Falcone working Ruaz over with strikes.
Ruaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruaz is refusing to be controlled, as Falcone sits in half guard.
Ruaz is trying to stand up here but Falcone is controlling him well.
Falcone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruaz actively working from the bottom here.
Falcone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Falcone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruaz sprawls well initially but Falcone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcone is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruaz wants to hit a switch here but Falcone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruaz there!
Falcone wants to finish this one by submission but Ruaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Falcone.
Ruaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Falcone has a good base and remains in mount.
Falcone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ruaz is looking to get to half guard.
Ruaz taking shots to the head.
Falcone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ruaz's face.
Falcone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Falcone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ruaz tries to reverse the position but Falcone maintains control.
Falcone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ruaz's face.
Falcone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Falcone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falcone looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruaz is having none of it.
Ruaz tries to reverse the position but Falcone maintains control.
Falcone looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruaz defends it well.
Falcone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ruaz can't escape the position.
Falcone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Falcone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruaz is holding on tight.
Falcone looking to finish with strikes here!
Falcone lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Falcone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruaz is looking to escape.
Falcone fails to move to back control.
Ruaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Falcone working for a submission but Ruaz is keeping him at bay.
Ruaz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Falcone.
Falcone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruaz is holding on tight.
Ruaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ruaz is pressing down on Falcone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcos Ruaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruaz keeping moving, preventing Falcone from controlling successfully.
Ruaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcone is aware though and is defending well.
Ruaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falcone defends it easily.
Ruaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falcone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Falcone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruno Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruaz has his foot on Falcone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcone works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Falcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falcone 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Falcone!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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