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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James The Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Best kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is E-ROTIC - Test My Best. Antonio Rutten will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Best clinches.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten landing knees to the head.
Rutten takes an elbow to the temple.
The Best managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
Rutten is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Best just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Rutten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rutten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rutten pushes off an throws an elbow but The Best leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
The Best lands an elbow inside.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Best.
Rutten displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Best up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands a good knee to the midsection. The Best won't want to take too many of those.
The Best lands an elbow inside that Rutten shrugs off.
Rutten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Best misses with an elbow over the top.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
The Best creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Best throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but The Best blocks with his arms.
The Best comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Antonio Rutten has been cut.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Best throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Best just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten trying to land knees to the body.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Best throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutten.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Best just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Rutten tries to land knees in the clinch but The Best avoids the damage to the body.
The Best pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Best.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Best avoids a wild elbow strike from Rutten.
Rutten controlling the action here for a moment.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is looking to control The Best's arms but The Best gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
The Best throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
Rutten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Best blocks it with crossed arms.
Rutten crunches a lovely knee into The Best's ribcage.
The Best pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten is pushing The Best up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rutten avoids a wild elbow strike from The Best.
The Best pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutten is looking to control The Best's arms but The Best gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Best creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rutten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like James The Best has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
The Best pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rutten just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Best's brow.
Rutten looking to stall.
The Best blocks an elbow strike from Rutten.
The Best throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten lands a nice knee to the body.
The Best on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rutten dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rutten gets a clinch.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
The Best looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Best looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutten lands a knee to the body.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
Rutten trying to stall but The Best improves his position.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
The Best throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutten throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
The Best pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Best misses with an elbow over the top.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten avoiding damage.
The Best throws an elbow that misses.
Antonio Rutten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Best gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rutten misses with a knee strike.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but The Best blocks with his arms.
Rutten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Best creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutten's defenses.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
The Best pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Best looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rutten stalling in the clinch but The Best improves position.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Best managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
The Best comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten trying to land knees to the body.
The Best lands an elbow inside.
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Best pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Best throws an elbow that misses.
The Best throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Best throws an elbow but misses.
Rutten looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutten has The Best pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
The Best avoiding damage as Rutten throws knees to the body.
The Best pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutten lands a good knee to the midsection. The Best won't want to take too many of those.
The Best pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rutten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Best just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
The Best pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten lands an elbow inside that The Best shrugs off.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutten throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Rutten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Best looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Best throws an elbow that misses.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutten.
Rutten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten misses with a knee to the head.
Rutten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Best is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Best as Rutten tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
The Best managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
Rutten forces The Best back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutten throws an elbow but misses.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
The Best looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutten stalling the fight.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten trying to stall but The Best improves his position.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Best throws an elbow but misses.
The Best gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rutten is trying to stall.
Rutten just leaning against The Best, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
The Best lands a damaging elbow.
Rutten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
The Best on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Best throws an elbow but misses.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Best looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Best takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
The Best lands an elbow inside that Rutten shrugs off.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Best avoiding damage as Rutten throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutten throws an elbow but misses.
Rutten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Best is defending well for now.
Rutten trying to land knees to the body.
Rutten avoids a wild elbow strike from The Best.
Rutten tries to stall but The Best uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Best lands an elbow inside.
Rutten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Antonio Rutten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Best creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutten avoids a wild elbow strike from The Best.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a good knee to the midsection. The Best won't want to take too many of those.
Rutten is trying to maintain a safe position but The Best gets an underhook and turns Rutten into the cage.
The Best throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rutten trying to land knees to the body.
Rutten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Best throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from The Best.
The Best looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Best misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Best comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
The Best pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from The Best, against the cage.
The Best pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rutten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Best is defending well for now.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James The Best.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Rutten!
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energy
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