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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerson Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuto Punto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerson Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuto Punto!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruas.
Ruas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punto, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas trying to control the position but Punto is working away.
Ruas tries to move to mount but Punto blocks the move with his legs.
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruas slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punto stops Ruas from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Punto's face as Ruas controls the position.
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Punto wants to get back to his feet but Ruas drags him back down.
That's two 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.
Ruas trying to control the action but Punto is working from the bottom.
Ruas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punto, who protects the arm well.
Punto is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Ruas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Punto is trying to buck Ruas off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ruas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ruas but great work by Punto.
Punto tries to stand but Ruas is controlling his head.
Ruas struggling a bit here.
Punto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Punto tries to stand but Ruas is controlling his head.
That's four 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.
Ruas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punto is looking to clinch.
Ruas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Punto was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerson Ruas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punto throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruas is defended easily by Punto.
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Punto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Punto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerson Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punto throws a sloppy head kick and Ruas moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Punto is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Punto is trying to stand up here but Ruas is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas is pressing down on Punto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Punto is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Punto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Punto defends it.
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.
Ruas stops Punto from getting back to his feet.
Ruas is trying to control the action in half guard but Punto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Punto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punto doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruas circles away.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Punto as he jumps to the side.
Punto throws a head kick that misses.
Punto tries to clinch there but Ruas circles away.
Ruas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Punto did well to prevent Ruas getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Punto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Punto is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruas.
Ruas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Punto is just riding it out for now. Ruas eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Punto defending well.
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Punto defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerson Ruas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Punto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Punto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruas feints and as Punto raises his hands in defense, Ruas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Punto is keeping the position for now.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Punto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Punto keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punto wants to stand up but Ruas is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Punto is retaining full guard.
Ruas drops back looking for a leg! Punto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Punto manages to kick Ruas off! Ruas jumps back into Punto's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tuto Punto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two 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.
Nice cross by Punto.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruas avoids the head kick by Punto.
Punto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Punto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Punto fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Punto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jerson Ruas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punto loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Punto is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punto throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Punto's half guard.
Ruas is controlling the pace.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punto keeps working.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas has an Americana. Punto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ruas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ruas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jerson Ruas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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