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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ITS A FIGHT. Floyd Mayweather looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayweather circles away.
Rua shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mayweather's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rua throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayweather wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua works over Mayweather with some ground and pound from guard.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayweather doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather is on top in guard.
Rua lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Rua tries to strike from the bottom.
Rua throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mayweather sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Rua throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mayweather lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rua punching from the bottom.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayweather wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mayweather might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mayweather closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua tries for a takedown but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayweather closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
No luck for Mayweather with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Mayweather moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mayweather is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayweather has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but Mayweather blocks nicely.
Rua throws an elbow that misses. Mayweather uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rua's guard. Nice move by Mayweather!
Mayweather wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua lands a decent punch to the body there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rua is striking off his back. Mayweather thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rua flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayweather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Rua striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mayweather trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua tries to kick Mayweather off but Mayweather keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rua is staying active underneath Mayweather, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua dives in and scores a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
Mayweather wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua stands up over Mayweather, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayweather trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Rua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mayweather actively working from the bottom here.
Hendo Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rua winds up and cracks Mayweather with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Rua lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua slips a nice elbow through Mayweather's hands, connecting with Mayweather's forehead.
Mayweather wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua working Mayweather over with strikes.
Mayweather trying to control from the bottom.
Mayweather missing with punches from the bottom.
Rua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mayweather wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Mayweather on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather has hold of Rua's hands but Rua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua working Mayweather over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Rua.
Rua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rua is nestled in close to Mayweather, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rua lands a nice short elbow.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mayweather connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Rua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mayweather tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rua scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather actively working from the bottom here.
Rua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Rua there.
Rua lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rua misses with a head shot. Mayweather uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayweather!
Rua looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!
Mayweather tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rua landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mayweather is trying desperately to improve position.
Mayweather is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua with the ground and pound from mount.
Rua looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rua cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayweather is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua with a couple of short strikes.
Rua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayweather hang on?
Mayweather tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
BOOM! Rua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rua punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rua with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rua cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rua looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mayweather really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rua working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua working the ground and pound effectively.
Mayweather regains half guard.
Mayweather is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
Will Mayweather go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mayweather's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Rua forces his way into half guard.
Rua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rua misses with a head shot. Mayweather uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayweather shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Rua manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mayweather on his heels. He'll look to pass Mayweather's guard now, I'm sure.
Rua cracks Mayweather with a solid left hand.
Mayweather working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua pushes Mayweather off looking to stand but Mayweather dives back in and keeps control.
Mayweather prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua missing with punches from the bottom.
Rua punching from the bottom.
Mayweather blocks the strikes from Rua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayweather.
Mayweather not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendo Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Rua!
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energy
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hype
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