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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno Cuenca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yo, el vaquilla. Rthihovsky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by That Smell - Lynyrd Skynyrd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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17 - 10 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rthihovsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Rthihovsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Rthihovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rthihovsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno Cuenca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreno Cuenca connects with a high kick.
Moreno Cuenca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rthihovsky slips a straight right by Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a head kick.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch up but Rthihovsky keeps it at a distance.
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!
Rthihovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca ducks right into an uppercut from Rthihovsky.
Moreno Cuenca fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky throws out a loose jab but Moreno Cuenca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to clinch but Rthihovsky is avoiding it.
Moreno Cuenca clinches with his opponent.
Moreno Cuenca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rthihovsky smiles and moves away.
Moreno Cuenca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a takedown attempt
and Rthihovsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Moreno Cuenca misses
letting Rthihovsky counter with a right hand.
Moreno Cuenca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick but Rthihovsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moreno Cuenca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moreno Cuenca fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rthihovsky pinned against the cage. Rthihovsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky gets caught flat footed, as Moreno Cuenca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno Cuenca trying to control the position from guard on top but Rthihovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno Cuenca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rthihovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rthihovsky wants to sweep here but Moreno Cuenca controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rthihovsky has momentary wrist control but Moreno Cuenca slips an elbow through the middle.
Rthihovsky controlling Moreno Cuenca's posture.
Moreno Cuenca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca cracks Rthihovsky with a solid left hand.
Moreno Cuenca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moreno Cuenca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rthihovsky keeping full guard, as Moreno Cuenca tries to pass.
Rthihovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moreno Cuenca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rthihovsky blocks a head kick by Moreno Cuenca.
Rthihovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rthihovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moreno Cuenca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno Cuenca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno Cuenca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rthihovsky misses with a looping right.
Moreno Cuenca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreno Cuenca motions for Rthihovsky to come forward. Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno Cuenca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rthihovsky throws out the jab.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rthihovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreno Cuenca momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca digs a good body shot into Rthihovsky's ribs.
Moreno Cuenca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rthihovsky's head.
Rthihovsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moreno Cuenca. Moreno Cuenca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rthihovsky stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Moreno Cuenca does no damage.
Moreno Cuenca tries a low kick but Rthihovsky avoids it.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rthihovsky gets the takedown into side control.
Moreno Cuenca struggling a bit here.
Moreno Cuenca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to reverse the position.
Moreno Cuenca regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rthihovsky's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rthihovsky trying to advance position but Moreno Cuenca counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rthihovsky is stalling in the full guard.
Rthihovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno Cuenca is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rthihovsky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fou Rthihovsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
A lazy left from Rthihovsky finds it's target.
Donk. Rthihovsky catches Moreno Cuenca right on the button with a cross.
Fou Rthihovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rthihovsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moreno Cuenca checks it well.
Moreno Cuenca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno Cuenca fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick that misses.
Rthihovsky feints a jab promting Moreno Cuenca to slip. Rthihovsky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreno Cuenca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has been cut.
Moreno Cuenca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rthihovsky tries to avoid it but Moreno Cuenca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rthihovsky to the ground. Rthihovsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rthihovsky misses with an uppercut. Moreno Cuenca saw that one coming.
Rthihovsky avoids the head kick by Moreno Cuenca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches.
Rthihovsky blocks a body shot from Moreno Cuenca.
Rthihovsky blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca's cut.
That's time! Moreno Cuenca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moreno Cuenca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Rthihovsky is having none of it.
Moreno Cuenca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky looks to land a left hand but Moreno Cuenca moved out of range nicely.
Rthihovsky lands an overhand right.
Rthihovsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moreno Cuenca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rthihovsky wants to control but Moreno Cuenca is keeping him busy.
Moreno Cuenca is looking for a sweep.
Rthihovsky is looking to take a break and control but Moreno Cuenca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rthihovsky slows the pace down.
An elbow from Rthihovsky crashes against the mat.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to regain half guard here but Rthihovsky keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky wants to control but Moreno Cuenca is keeping him busy.
Moreno Cuenca struggling a bit here.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position but Moreno Cuenca is working away.
Fou Rthihovsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rthihovsky counter with a right hand.
Rthihovsky misses with the combination.
Jab by Moreno Cuenca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky avoids the body shot from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca tries for a takedown but Rthihovsky circles away easily
and Rthihovsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rthihovsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moreno Cuenca is trying to defend but Rthihovsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rthihovsky content to control rather than advance.
Rthihovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rthihovsky trying to mount his opponent but Moreno Cuenca defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fou Rthihovsky.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a takedown
and Rthihovsky counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreno Cuenca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rthihovsky's head.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rthihovsky leaves Moreno Cuenca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fou Rthihovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rthihovsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Fou Rthihovsky!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Fou Rthihovsky!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Fou Rthihovsky!
Fou Rthihovsky wins by unanimous decision!
Fou Rthihovsky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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