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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Rutkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Orvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutkowski's entrance music is Sobota gośc. chór Montu - Do góry łeb . A fine choice. Orvel has chosen Iron Maiden The Wicker Man as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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184 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateusz Rutkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Orvel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orvel feints and as Rutkowski raises his hands in defense, Orvel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutkowski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orvel stays in close to Rutkowski's body and controls the position.
Orvel wants to control from the top but Rutkowski keeps moving.
Rutkowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orvel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orvel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rutkowski has an active guard here but Orvel has managed to pass into half guard.
Orvel trying to control from half guard but Rutkowski is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orvel trying to control from half guard but Rutkowski is working away.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orvel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orvel trying to control the action but Rutkowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orvel is keen to just control but Rutkowski is a slippery customer.
Orvel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutkowski is just riding it out for now. Orvel eventually gives up the hold.
Orvel is looking to take a break and control but Rutkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Orvel is trying to control. Rutkowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily.
Orvel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutkowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orvel wants to free his trapped foot but Rutkowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rutkowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orvel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutkowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orvel is trying to work for a kimura but Rutkowski is defending well.
Rutkowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orvel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rutkowski wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orvel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutkowski is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Orvel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooh a lovely combination from Rutkowski sends Orvel down but not out. Rutkowski dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Steve Orvel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orvel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rutkowski working away.
Rutkowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rutkowski swings around for an armbar but Orvel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rutkowski's guard.
Rutkowski working for a triangle but Orvel defends it easily.
Rutkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orvel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orvel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski working for a triangle but Orvel defends it easily.
Orvel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutkowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orvel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutkowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orvel defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orvel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutkowski's guard.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Orvel is working for a submission of some sort.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orvel seems to be looking for submissions.
Orvel stalling.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski is not content to let Orvel control the position.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rutkowski looking for subs from the bottom but Orvel mounts him!
Rutkowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orvel trying to control but Rutkowski is having none of it.
Rutkowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Rutkowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Orvel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rutkowski misses with a double jab.
Rutkowski misses with the combination.
Rutkowski has managed to clinch.
Orvel is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutkowski has double underhooks.
Orvel is trying to break free.
Orvel is looking for a takedown.
Rutkowski stops a takedown attempt from Orvel.
Orvel has had enough of the clinch but Rutkowski keeps him there for the moment.
Rutkowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mateusz Rutkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Orvel.
Rutkowski stalling against the ropes.
Rutkowski presses Orvel against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Rutkowski.
Orvel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orvels head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rutkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orvel is rocked!
Rutkowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orvel is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutkowski finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutkowski goes for a small jab and connects. Now Rutkowski goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Orvel stumbles back but Rutkowski runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Orvel to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Orvel will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateusz Rutkowski!
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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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