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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gim Ruut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hallowed Be Thy Name - Iron Maiden. Gim Ruut will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 cm
24
130 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
149 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yngwie Malmsteen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gim Ruut! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circle momentarily. Ruut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ruut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Ruut does a little dance to reset his feet. Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malmsteen throws a shot from downtown. Ruut moves away and avoids it. Malmsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy. A right-left combo lands from Ruut.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut. Ruut swings for the body but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen misses the jab. Malmsteen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Malmsteen misses the shot to the body. Ruut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Malmsteen can't do much from the bottom here. Ruut scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Malmsteen to see if he's OK. Malmsteen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malmsteen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malmsteen is looking to reverse the position. Ruut working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The strikes coming from Ruut are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Malmsteen sneaks back into half guard. Malmsteen keeping hold of Ruut's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ruut wants to pass the guard but Malmsteen is defending well. Malmsteen wants to improve his position but Ruut is controlling well.
Ruut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malmsteen defends it well. Ruut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malmsteen is just riding it out for now. Ruut eventually gives up the hold. Ruut seems to be working for a kimura but Malmsteen defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Malmsteen gets back to full guard.
Malmsteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruut. Ruut drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malmsteen dives on top into guard. Ruut looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruut, not yet. Malmsteen wants to stand but Ruut is controlling his posture from full guard. Ruut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malmsteen defends well. Ruut looking for a guillotine here but Malmsteen defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruut is working an open guard so Malmsteen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ruut tries to clinch but Malmsteen moves away and Ruut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ruut defending well as Malmsteen loads up on a big left hand. Ruut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Malmsteen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ruut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malmsteen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malmsteen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malmsteen! Malmsteen staying calm. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ruut tries to buck Malmsteen off but Malmsteen is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gim Ruut dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malmsteen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ruut slips under a jab from Malmsteen. Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ruut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Malmsteen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malmsteen on his heels. He'll look to pass Malmsteen's guard now, I'm sure. Malmsteen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruut is one step ahead there. Malmsteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruut is controlling him. Ruut cracks Malmsteen with a solid left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ruut advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Ruut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malmsteen is looking for a sweep. Ruut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ruut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malmsteen sees it coming and defends easily. Ruut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ruut is working for a submission of some sort.
Malmsteen manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malmsteen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malmsteen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malmsteen! Ruut is trying to work for a sweep but Malmsteen has mounted him! Malmsteen wants to control the pace but Ruut is squirming around nicely. Ruut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malmsteen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruut is holding on tight.
Malmsteen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Ruut closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Malmsteen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruut off and has taken his back! Malmsteen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Malmsteen tries to keep control of the position but Ruut is staying busy. Ruut can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Malmsteen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ruut's body.
Ruut looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen is hanging on to Ruut's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ruut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. I would not like to be Ruut right now.
Ruut tries to escape but Malmsteen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gim Ruut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen. Malmsteen's corner calls for a 1-2. Malmsteen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruut is just out of range. Malmsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruut was well out of range. Poor timing from Malmsteen. Malmsteen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruut. Malmsteen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ruut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Gim Ruut has been cut. Yngwie Malmsteen is winning the standup battle so far. Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruut is just out of range. Ruut fails in his attempt to clinch. Malmsteen misses with an uppercut. Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruut is just out of range. Ruut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruut wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruut throws a series of strikes that have Malmsteen backpedaling.
Malmsteen swings widly with a right hand
and Ruut counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Malmsteen dips to his left and cracks Ruut with an uppercut! Ruut throws the left hand but Malmsteen avoids the punch easily. Ruut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruut is rocked! Ruut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruut is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him? Ruut connects with a crisp jab. Malmsteen blocks a jab. Malmsteen throws the left hand but Ruut avoids the punch easily. Malmsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Malmsteen cracks Ruut on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ruut falls backwards against the cage. Malmsteen follows up with more strikes that drop Ruut to his knees. Malmsteen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ruut! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngwie Malmsteen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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