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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Killer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas Rutten's chin.
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188 cm
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249 lbs
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185 cm
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Killer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rutten! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rutten throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely. Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top. Killer leaves Rutten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rutten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage. Killer jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Rutten gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Killer.
Killer stuffs the takedown. Killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rutten. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet. Adam Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten. Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer blocks the body kick.
Killer throws a head kick that misses. Killer throws a head kick that misses and Rutten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Horrible takedown by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten which made him look bad. Rutten shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily. Killer fails to land the takedown. Rutten keeps the fight on the outside. Rutten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer. Killer is breathing heavily. Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes. Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rutten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Rutten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back. Rutten connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Killer looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten. Killer tries to keep at a distance but Rutten has taken the fight into the clinch. Rutten drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutten is adopting a defensive guard. Killer wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving. Rutten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Killer keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rutten has managed to clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Killer forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches. Killer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutten is defending well against a takedown attempt. Killer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Killer. Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Killer as Rutten shoots in. Killer wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutten's waist but Rutten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Killer slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Rutten tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer wants to clinch but Rutten slips to the side and Rutten counters with a head kick. That will keep Killer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Killer shoots in for a double leg but Rutten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rutten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Rutten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Killer looks to throw a body kick and Rutten counters with a slapping leg kick. Rutten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Killer tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away. Killer gets a clinch. Killer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rutten is defending well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him. Rutten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rutten shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Killer scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Killer throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease. Rutten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Killer. Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense. Rutten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutten counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely. Killer leaves Rutten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A head kick by Rutten misses and Killer moves into the clinch. Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rutten shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup. Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutten circles away.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Killer will probably get the nod. That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Rutten, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Rutten against the cage but Rutten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Killer looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten. Killer takes one to the chin there. Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rutten fails with a takedown attempt. Adam Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rutten throws a push kick but Killer slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and Killer counters with a big head kick but Rutten shrugs it off. Rutten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Killer if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rutten leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rutten, before circling back to the center of the mat. Killer shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutten has a takedown stuffed. Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rutten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killer. Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutten circles away.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutten paws at him with a jab and circles away. Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely. Rutten throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Killer.
Rutten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Rutten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat. Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killer can't get the takedown.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Killer stuffs the takedown. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Killer. Rutten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Bas Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rutten 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Bas Rutten! Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Bas Rutten! Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Bas Rutten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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