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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heroes to us. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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180 cm
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo tries to clinch up.
Russo tries to clinch but Ace is having none of it.
Ace misses with a head kick.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ace circles away.
Russo moves in looking to clinch but Ace pushes him off.
Russo tries to clinch up.
Russo tries to clinch up but Ace circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russo is looking to clinch but Ace is avoiding it.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russo tries to clinch but Ace is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo wants to clinch.
Russo tries to clinch there but Ace circles away.
Ace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Russo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ace has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ace wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Ace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Ace moves into range and clinches up with Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ace.
Russo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ace.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
Russo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russo prevents Ace from breaking the clinch.
Ace digs a right hand underneath Russo's ribcage. Russo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo landing knees to the body.
Ace looks gassed!
Russo stalls.
Ace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Russo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ace looking for a takedown.
Russo looking to slow down the pace here.
Ace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo landing knees to the head.
Russo lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands an elbow inside that Ace shrugs off.
Russo scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Ace takes an elbow to the temple.
Ace takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Russo stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Russo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russo scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Russo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ace's defenses.
Russo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russo stalling.
Russo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ace as Russo tries to tie him up.
Russo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russo with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ace won't want to take too many of those.
Russo scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Russo connects with a knee to the head.
Russo landing knees to the head.
Ace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russo lands a nice knee to the body.
Russo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ace gets an underhook and turns Russo into the cage.
Ace tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Russo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Russo has Ace pushed against the cage.
Russo lands a knee to the body.
Russo lands an elbow that stopped Ace in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo lands a knee to the head.
Russo lands a nice knee to the body.
Ace takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russo.
Russo is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo dominated that 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.
Russo wants to clinch
and Ace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ace trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ace is in close to Russo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ace sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russo, up you get!
Russo looks to clinch
and Ace counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ace throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russo, who protects the arm well.
Ace is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Ace lands a few punches from side control.
That's four 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.
Ace wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Russo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ace counters by moving into the clinch.
Ace is trying to drag Russo to the mat but Russo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russo lands an elbow just above Ace 's eye.
It looks like Jake Ace has been cut.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
Ace tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Russo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ace gets an underhook and turns Russo into the cage.
Russo effectively controlling the action here.
Russo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Ace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryan Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ace.
Ace moves into the clinch.
Russo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ace.
Ace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Russo obliges.
Ace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russo smiles and moves away.
Russo tries to clinch but Ace moves away
and Ace counters with a takedown into side control.
Russo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ace in side control, throwing shots but Russo defends.
Russo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ace is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace tries to advance to mount but can't.
Russo pushes Ace away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ace gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ace decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Russo closes the distance but Ace moves to the side
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Russo won't be happy with that.
Ace decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Russo closes the distance but Ace moves to the side
and Ace counters with a two punch combo.
Russo pushes Ace up against the cage in a clinch.
Ace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ace 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ace!
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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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