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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregry Tivolvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fort Minor - Remember the name. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregry Tivolvich!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua stuns Tivolvich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tivolvich throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Tivolvich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua stuffs the takedown attempt from Tivolvich. Tivolvich gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tivolvich.
Rua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tivolvich under the eye.
Rua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tivolvich. Tivolvich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tivolvich.
Tivolvich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tivolvich shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tivolvich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregry Tivolvich.
Tivolvich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tivolvich somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua looks to land a combination. Tivolvich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tivolvich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tivolvich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tivolvich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mauricio Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rua as Tivolvich shoots in.
Rua throws a series of strikes that have Tivolvich backpedaling.
Tivolvich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua sizes up Tivolvich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tivolvich circles away quickly and effectively.
Tivolvich blocks a head kick by Rua.
Tivolvich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Tivolvich.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tivolvich looks gassed!
Tivolvich moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tivolvich avoids the head kick by Rua.
Tivolvich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Tivolvich takes one on the button.
Rua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Tivolvich tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Tivolvich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Rua finds it's way through Tivolvich's defenses.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tivolvich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tivolvich takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Tivolvich rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tivolvich jumps guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tivolvich looking for a sweep. Not yet Tivolvich, not yet.
Rua throws an elbow that misses. Tivolvich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rua's guard. Nice move by Tivolvich!
Rua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tivolvich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua controls Tivolvich momentarily but Tivolvich frees himself.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Tivolvich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua lands with a right hand.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tivolvich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tivolvich tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua throws a push kick but Tivolvich slaps the foot to one side.
Rua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tivolvich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tivolvich shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua connects with a body shot.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tivolvich's head.
Tivolvich avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregry Tivolvich.
Decent striking displayed by Rua there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
Tivolvich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rua.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mauricio Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rua.
Rua jabs Tivolvich right on the nose. Tivolvich blinks but takes it well.
Tivolvich is breathing heavily.
Tivolvich darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Tivolvich shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua connects with a nice looking jab.
Tivolvich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Rua catches Tivolvich right on the button with a cross.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tivolvich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rua lands a head shot.
Tivolvich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tivolvich walks into a straight right hand from Rua.
Tivolvich looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Tivolvich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua thuds a left hand into Tivolvich's body.
Rua lunges at Tivolvich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tivolvich's hand.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Rua scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tivolvich walks into a straight right hand from Rua.
Rua leaves Tivolvich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
Rua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rua scores with a jab. Tivolvich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tivolvich shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tivolvich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Tivolvich moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Rua.
Tivolvich moves out of range as Rua throws a body kick.
Tivolvich slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua avoids the head kick by Tivolvich.
Rua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rua.
Rua cracks Tivolvich with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Rua.
Rua throws a one two combo.
Rua works the jab nicely.
Rua lands with a straight right. Tivolvich didn't see that one coming.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tivolvichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tivolvich backs up against the cage.
Rua lands a head shot.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rua.
Tivolvich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rua lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Rua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua swinging wildly here.
Rua works the jab nicely.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Tivolvich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rua!
Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Tivolvich has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua wants to control but Tivolvich is having none of it.
Rua looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rua tests Tivolvich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tivolvich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Tivolvich won't allow it.
Tivolvich with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua is trying to break free.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Tivolvich has double underhooks.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Tivolvich has the dominant position.
Tivolvich keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Tivolvich won't allow it.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tivolvich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tivolvich prevents Rua from breaking the clinch.
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tivolvich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua lands with a straight right. Tivolvich didn't see that one coming.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tivolvich fails to land the takedown.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregry Tivolvich.
Tivolvich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua with a jab.
Rua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rua is looking to land body kicks.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tivolvich looking to score a takedown here. Rua is defending well but Tivolvich drives through and ends up in Rua's guard.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tivolvich defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tivolvich prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Tivolvich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tivolvich pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tivolvich stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua trying to control but Tivolvich postures up.
Tivolvich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tivolvich.
Tivolvich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to get back to full guard but Tivolvich takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tivolvich on the ground.
Tivolvich looking to secure an arm triangle but Rua defends it well.
You get the feeling that Rua really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tivolvich punching from mount but Rua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tivolvich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rua tries to lock up and control but Tivolvich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rua tries to hold on but Tivolvich pushes him away.
Tivolvich trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is trying to stand but he's just given Tivolvich his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gregry Tivolvich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauricio Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but Tivolvich has full control of the position and if anything, Rua has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregry Tivolvich.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!
After winning the bout, Mauricio Rua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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