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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zyzz Aesthetics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zyzz Aesthetics could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Ruiz's chin.
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179 cm
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zyzz Aesthetics! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Ruiz! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ruiz tries for a takedown but Aesthetics circles away easily and Aesthetics counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruiz won't be happy with that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Aesthetics decides to stand back up. Ruiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Aesthetics counters with a single leg into guard. Ruiz didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aesthetics engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Aesthetics looking to pass the guard. Aesthetics stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round. Aesthetics throws a push kick but Ruiz slaps the foot to one side. Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt and Aesthetics decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruiz's guard. Zyzz Aesthetics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ruiz. Aesthetics engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ruiz is working an open guard so Aesthetics takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily so Aesthetics counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aesthetics controls the pace. Ruiz keeping full guard, as Aesthetics tries to pass. Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aesthetics controls the pace. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Aesthetics trying to move into half guard but instead Ruiz has managed to sweep! Ruiz won't allow Aesthetics to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruiz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aesthetics looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aesthetics looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aesthetics! Aesthetics working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Aesthetics in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruiz tries to bench press Aesthetics off him but Aesthetics keeps the position. Ruiz is letting Aesthetics control him for a moment. Aesthetics goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ruiz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aesthetics but great work by Ruiz. Ruiz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aesthetics rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ruiz's guard! Nice work there by Aesthetics! Aesthetics postures up in Ruiz's guard and throws a big left but Ruiz blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zyzz Aesthetics dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruiz doesn't succeed with the takedown so Aesthetics counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Zyzz Aesthetics overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Aesthetics sitting in guard here, content to control. Aesthetics has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ruiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aesthetics controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zyzz Aesthetics wasn't doing enough on the ground. Aesthetics changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruiz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Aesthetics controls the position. The ground and pound from Aesthetics seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. An elbow from Aesthetics crashes against the mat.
Aesthetics is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruiz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zyzz Aesthetics just wasn't active enough. Ruiz fails with the takedown and Aesthetics counters with a single leg into guard. Ruiz didn't expect that. Ruiz is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aesthetics is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyzz Aesthetics has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Aesthetics tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Aesthetics. Ruiz misses with a takedown and Aesthetics counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Zyzz Aesthetics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ruiz. Aesthetics controls from within his opponent's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Aesthetics working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aesthetics forces his way into half guard. Aesthetics is controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aesthetics seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiz defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zyzz Aesthetics dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed so Aesthetics counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Aesthetics is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around? Aesthetics slips nicely into half guard. Aesthetics performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Aesthetics has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Aesthetics throwing strikes but Ruiz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aesthetics works his way into full mount! Aesthetics gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Ruiz tries to sprawl but Aesthetics drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ruiz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Aesthetics escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Aesthetics! Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Aesthetics in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aesthetics stands up and we're back to a striking position. Aesthetics gets a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aesthetics stops a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aesthetics breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aesthetics pushes Ruiz up against the cage in a clinch. Aesthetics has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ruiz is trying to keep an underhook but Aesthetics manages to get the takedown into half guard. Aesthetics thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ruiz actively working from the bottom here. Aesthetics throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely. Aesthetics controlling the pace. Aesthetics missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aesthetics thows a huge punch but Ruiz dodges it nicely.
Aesthetics thows a huge punch but Ruiz dodges it nicely.
Aesthetics works his way into side control. Ruiz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aesthetics is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aesthetics controlling from mount. Victor Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zyzz Aesthetics is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Zyzz Aesthetics showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aesthetics, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyzz Aesthetics!
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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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