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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Maryozep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeus Maryozep!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maryozep looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Maryozep moves into the clinch successfully.
Maryozep is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Maryozep has double underhooks.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maryozep blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maryozep pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maryozep is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maryozep tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Maryozep wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maryozep uses from the top position.
Maryozep is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maryozep trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rua's guard.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua is trying to keep Maryozep in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maryozep really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mauricio Rua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maryozep looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maryozep shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Maryozep seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua trying to control here.
Maryozep slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maryozep wants to work for an arm triangle but Rua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rua wants to control but Maryozep is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is staying active underneath Maryozep, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is trying to stand.
Maryozep throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Maryozep decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Maryozep moves out of range easily.
Maryozep scores with a decent looking hook.
Maryozep instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maryozep just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Maryozep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Maryozep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Maryozep manages to break the clinch.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maryozep defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maryozep rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Maryozep dominated that round.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maryozep misses with a two punch combination.
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maryozep sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maryozep clinches.
Rua pulls guard.
Maryozep trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Maryozep showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maryozep thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Maryozep is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maryozep manages to get himself to full guard.
Maryozep is working an open guard so Rua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maryozep throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Maryozep only half commits.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Maryozep is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries for a takedown but Maryozep circles away easily
and Maryozep counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua tries to clinch but Maryozep moves away
and Maryozep counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
Maryozep's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maryozep's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rua looking to control but Maryozep passes into half guard.
Rua is pressing down on Maryozep's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryozep decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rua, up you get!
Maryozep rushes Rua and presses him up against the cage.
Maryozep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Maryozep counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua wants to clinch but Maryozep slips to the side
and Maryozep counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Maryozep counters with a stiff right hand.
Maryozep defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maryozep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maryozep takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maryozep slips under a jab from Rua.
Maryozep looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and Maryozep counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Maryozep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maryozep throws a one two combo.
Rua shoots and misses
and Maryozep counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maryozep swivels and escapes.
Maryozep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Rua throws a low kick but Maryozep moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maryozep avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maryozep throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maryozep clinches with his opponent.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Maryozep is controlling the position.
Maryozep is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rua is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maryozep to the mat. Maryozep regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua tries to stand but Maryozep is controlling from the bottom.
Maryozep is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
Rua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua wants to stand but Maryozep has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maryozep pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maryozep wants to stand and escape but Rua is having none of it.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maryozep keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Maryozep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mauricio Rua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Maryozep misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryozep circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maryozep moves into the clinch.
Rua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Maryozep is controlling him.
Maryozep breaks the clinch.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Maryozep counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Maryozep tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rua.
Rua wants to control but Maryozep is keeping busy.
Maryozep trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus Maryozep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Maryozep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maryozep 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Maryozep!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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