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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruffo Guttierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruffo Guttierez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Rio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guttierez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guttierez tries to keep at a distance but Rio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guttierez blocking some punches.
Guttierez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guttierez is looking for a sweep. Rio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guttierez trying to control but Rio postures up.
Guttierez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guttierez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guttierez is looking to control Rio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guttierez avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ruffo Guttierez.
Rio is looking to clinch.
Ruffo Guttierez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Guttierez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rio doesn't seem phased though.
Guttierez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Guttierez misses.
Guttierez throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez looks to score with a jab to the body but Rio is just out of range.
Guttierez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rio.
Guttierez lands with a shot to the body.
Rio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rio is looking to clinch but Guttierez is avoiding it.
Guttierez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruffo Guttierez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Guttierez.
Rio misses with a takedown attempt - Guttierez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guttierez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rio.
Sloppy strikes from Guttierez. Those never looked like landing.
Guttierez gets caught napping as Rio dives in and scores a takedown. Guttierez manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio wants to control from the top but Guttierez keeps moving.
Rio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rio trying to control but Guttierez is working from the bottom.
Guttierez trying to keep a closed guard but Rio is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave Rio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Guttierez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez is trying to get back to half guard.
Rio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guttierez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guttierez throws Rio to one side and escapes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guttierez.
Guttierez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruffo Guttierez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guttierez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rio dodges the punch combination from Guttierez.
Rio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guttierez throws a body punch but Rio moves out of range.
Guttierez misses with the combination.
Guttierez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rio.
Rio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guttierez.
Rio thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guttierez lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Guttierez does it's job there.
Guttierez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rio manages to avoid it.
Guttierez throws a right hand that Rio ducks under and follows up with a left that Rio also avoids with ease.
A combination from Guttierez does no damage.
Guttierez misses with a looping right.
Guttierez misses with a double jab.
Guttierez loads up on a big right hand but Rio slips the punch.
Rio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guttierez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guttierez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guttierez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rio fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruffo Guttierez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guttierez.
Guttierez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rio under the eye.
Guttierez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guttierez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guttierez lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guttierez throws a nice looking combination but Rio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guttierez scores with a jab to the body.
Rio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guttierez as he jumps to the side.
Ruffo Guttierez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Rio.
A combination from Guttierez does no damage.
Rio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guttierez lands with a right hand.
Rio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guttierez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guttierez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rio is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruffo Guttierez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rio slips under a jab from Guttierez.
Guttierez swings for the body but Rio moves out of range.
Guttierez digs a good hook to Rio's body.
Guttierez lands a nice hook to Rio's body. Rio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guttierez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rio closes the distance and clinches up with Guttierez, looking for a takedown. Rio pushes Guttierez against the cage but Guttierez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rio slips a jab and a cross from Guttierez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rio shoots in for a takedown but Guttierez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rio dodges the punch combination from Guttierez.
Guttierez slips a jab and a cross from Rio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruffo Guttierez dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Guttierez scores with a one two! Rio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Guttierez looks to land a combination. Rio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guttierez punishes Rio's body with a nice straight punch.
Rio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guttierez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rio was well out of range. Poor timing from Guttierez.
Guttierez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guttierez duly obliges.
Guttierez takes a swing at Rio's ribcage but misses.
Guttierez lands with a nice combination. Rio backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Guttierez does no damage.
Guttierez cracks Rio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guttierez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guttierez throws a shot from downtown. Rio moves away and avoids it.
Rio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guttierez is looking to wear down Rio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guttierez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guttierez throws a series of punches but Rio avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guttierez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rio scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Guttierez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guttierez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rio looking to score a takedown here. Guttierez is defending well but Rio drives through and ends up in Guttierez's guard.
Rio won't allow Guttierez to sweep him here.
Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Guttierez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dave Rio has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guttierez is trying to keep Rio in close.
Guttierez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Rio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Guttierez throws a series of punches but Rio moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Guttierez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez connects with a right hand. Rio shakes it off.
Rio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guttierez is fending him off so far but Rio persists. Nope, Guttierez circles away and we're back to standing.
Guttierez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Guttierez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Guttierez. No joy for Rio on that attempt.
Ruffo Guttierez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Rio.
Guttierez misses with a two punch combination.
Rio shoots in and gets a takedown into Guttierez's guard.
Guttierez working a defensive guard here.
Guttierez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rio won't allow Guttierez to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez wants to get back to his feet but Rio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guttierez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dave Rio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rio postures up.
Ruffo Guttierez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guttierez, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Guttierez gets through Rio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guttierez working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rio.
Ruffo Guttierez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rio misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruffo Guttierez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guttierez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruffo Guttierez!
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energy
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hype
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