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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Hummel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Rua!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hummel.
Hummel throws a leg kick but Rua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hummel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hummel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hummel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hummel throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Hummel only half commits.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Hummel.
Hummel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hummel throws a low kick but Rua moves out of range easily.
Hummel wants to clinch.
Rua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hummel throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Hummel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua blocks a low kick nicely.
Hummel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Hummel missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hummel throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hummel's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hummel trying to control the position.
Hummel pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
Hummel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rua uses it to pass to side control.
Hummel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel struggling a bit here.
Hummel is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to stand but Hummel has his arm trapped.
Hummel is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Hummel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hummel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hummel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hummel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rua is aware though and is defending well.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hummel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Hummel's legs - danger averted.
Rua won't allow Hummel to sweep him here.
Hummel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
Hummel looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hummel 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hummel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hummel trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hummel scoring well with a low kick there.
Hummel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurt Hummel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hummel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hummel.
Hummel connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hummel is predictable there
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hummel won't be happy with that.
Hummel tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
Hummel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rua off and has taken his back!
Rua showing good submission defense here.
Hummel thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rua covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hummel missing with punches from the back.
Rua controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hummel is trying to control but Rua is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hummel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hummel misses with a leg kick
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Hummel fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hummel wants to control the position but Rua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rua stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
An inside leg kick from Hummel misses.
Hummel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Hummel.
Hummel tried to score with a low kick but Rua checks it.
Hummel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hummel feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hummel's guard.
Hummel has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Hummel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hummel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
Hummel controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hummel trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Rua squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel throwing strikes here but Rua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rua is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hummel looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hummel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hummel wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hummel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kurt Hummel just wasn't active enough.
Hummel lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hummel clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hummel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hummel connects with a looping right hand.
Hummel throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hummel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hummel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hummel looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Hummel looking for a sweep. Not yet Hummel, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Hummel wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hummel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hummel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hummel.
Hummel swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hummel's guard now.
Hummel looking to control.
Rua won't allow Hummel to sweep him here.
Hummel working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Hummel is looking to sweep but instead, Rua has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hummel controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua prevents Hummel from improving his position.
Hummel is trying to control but can't.
Rua passes into side control, despite Hummel's attempt to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hummel is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Hummel had his way with Pedro Rua in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hummel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hummel's guard.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hummel is proving hard to escape from.
Rua postures up.
Hummel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hummel is trying to keep Rua in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hummel throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel thows a leg kick but Rua checks it
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Rua stands up and beckons Hummel to his feet.
A low kick from Hummel misses
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hummel is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hummel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hummel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rua has passed into side control.
Hummel is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hummel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hummel lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rua.
Hummel throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Hummel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rua is in trouble now - Hummel has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hummel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua really wants to buck Hummel off and get back to his feet.
Hummel punching from mount but Rua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hummel controlling from mount.
Hummel looking to ground and pound but Rua is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hummel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Hummel!
Kurt Hummel retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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