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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between maurisyo ruwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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186 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, maurisyo ruwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rua is looking to stand back up but ruwa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rua.
ruwa stalling.
ruwa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
ruwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rua for as long as he can get away with.
We're going to have a standup here because maurisyo ruwa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
ruwa circles away from the clinch attempt
and ruwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ruwa.
ruwa passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ruwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rua!
ruwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
ruwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
ruwa controlling from the full mount.
We're going to have a standup here because maurisyo ruwa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
ruwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch up
and ruwa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
Rua tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rua is trying to stand back up.
Rua is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by ruwa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because maurisyo ruwa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rua throws a right and a left that ruwa avoids nicely.
Rua leaves ruwa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and ruwa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but ruwa has double underhooks.
ruwa jumps into guard, dragging Rua to the mat.
ruwa pushes Rua off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rua looks to clinch
and ruwa counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ruwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ruwa closes the distance and pushes Rua back into the cage.
ruwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rua's efforts to push away.
ruwa breaks from the clinch.
Rua works over ruwa's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ruwa counters by clinching up.
Rua is trying to break free.
ruwa breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua looks gassed!
ruwa forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but ruwa has him pressed against the cage.
ruwa jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
ruwa has his feet on Rua's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
ruwa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
maurisyo ruwa 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.
ruwa closes the distance and clinches.
ruwa goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ruwa closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. ruwa pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ruwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ruwa counters by moving into the clinch.
ruwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua tries to clinch
and ruwa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
ruwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ruwa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for maurisyo ruwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua swinging wildly here.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua throws a series of punches but ruwa moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua connects with a nice looking jab.
ruwa clinches with his opponent.
ruwa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rua can't fight it off and eventually ruwa manages to take the fight to the floor. Rua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ruwa prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Rua being controlled here, momentarily.
Rua is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and ruwa dives into side control.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet here but ruwa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rua's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by ruwa.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but ruwa has full control of the position and if anything, Rua has just worked his way into a worse spot.
ruwa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
maurisyo ruwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ruwa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rua looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rua looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.
maurisyo ruwa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rua throws a right hand that ruwa ducks under and follows up with a left that ruwa also avoids with ease.
ruwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed ruwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ruwa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
ruwa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Rua moves to clinch but ruwa breaks away
and ruwa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
ruwa jumps guard.
Rua wants to stand but ruwa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rua wants to stand and escape but instead ruwa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
maurisyo ruwa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and ruwa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ruwa stays in close to Rua's body and controls the position.
Rua is looking to stand up but ruwa isn't so interested in that idea.
ruwa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because maurisyo ruwa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ruwa fails to land the takedown.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for maurisyo ruwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Rua throws a right hand that ruwa ducks under and follows up with a left that ruwa also avoids with ease.
ruwa moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
ruwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rua's efforts to push away.
Rua tries to circle away but ruwa has him pinned against the cage.
ruwa prevents Rua from breaking the clinch.
ruwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rua's efforts to push away.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
ruwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
ruwa clinches with his opponent.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but ruwa keeps him there for the moment.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but ruwa is controlling him.
ruwa pulls guard.
ruwa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good exchange - Rua coming out on top.
Rua looks to clinch
and ruwa counters by moving into the clinch.
ruwa breaks from the clinch.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
ruwa dodges the punch combination from Rua.
ruwa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rua.
Rua moves to clinch but ruwa breaks away
and ruwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ruwa.
ruwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but ruwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rua is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and ruwa dives into side control.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet here but ruwa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rua's back.
What can Rua do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
ruwa is looking to control Rua but Rua is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rua has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ruwa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Rua do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
ruwa controlling from the back.
Rua is keeping busy.
Rua is trying to stand back up.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
maurisyo ruwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ruwa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rua.
And that's the end of the fight!
maurisyo ruwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ruwa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... maurisyo ruwa!
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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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