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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Pruitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio has chosen Radioactive Remix as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zackary Pruitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pruitt counters with a nice body shot.
Del Rio misses with a takedown
and Pruitt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Pruitt is having none of it.
Del Rio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pruitt counters with a nice body shot.
Zackary Pruitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Del Rio.
Del Rio clinches with his opponent.
Del Rio keeps control of Pruitt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pruitt tries to land knees in the clinch but Del Rio avoids the damage to the body.
Del Rio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pruitt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pruitt after a bit of a struggle.
Del Rio leaning against his opponent.
Del Rio wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Pruitt.
Del Rio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Rio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pruitt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pruitt letting Del Rio take a breather here.
Pruitt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Pruitt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Rio.
Del Rio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pruitt's efforts to push away.
Pruitt lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns Pruitt into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Rio.
Del Rio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pruitt working hard to break the clinch.
Pruitt breaks from the clinch.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Pruitt moves out of range.
Julio Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pruitt, pushing him back against the cage.
Pruitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pruitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Pruitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Del Rio.
Del Rio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pruitt counters by clinching up.
Del Rio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pruitt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Rio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pruitt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Del Rio misses with a takedown
and Pruitt counters with a series of strikes. Del Rio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pruitt as he jumps to the side.
Del Rio looks winded!
Del Rio looks for the body kick but Pruitt saw that one coming.
Del Rio misses with an uppercut.
Del Rio tries to land a front kick but Pruitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pruitt clinches up against the cage.
Del Rio has Pruitt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Del Rio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pruitt tumbling to the mat - Del Rio dives into Pruitt's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pruitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pruitt pulls Del Rio in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Rio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Pruitt dominated 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.
Del Rio looks to land a combination but Pruitt avoids it well.
Del Rio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pruitt counters with a series of strikes. Del Rio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Pruitt circles away easily
enabling Pruitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Pruitt circles away easily
and Pruitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Del Rio thinking.
Zackary Pruitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Del Rio.
Pruitt darts in and clinches Del Rio up against the cage.
Pruitt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Del Rio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pruitt's efforts to push away.
Pruitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pruitt prevents it.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.
Pruitt tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio tries to pull guard but Pruitt won't allow it.
Pruitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pruitt stalling against the cage.
Pruitt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pruitt trying to stall but Del Rio improves his position.
Del Rio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pruitt smiles and moves away.
A shot to the body from Del Rio misses
and Pruitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Rio.
Pruitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Rio can do to turn this around?
Pruitt moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Rio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pruitt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zackary Pruitt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pruitt is trying to force a seperation but Del Rio has the dominant position.
Pruitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pruitt stalling against the cage.
Pruitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pruitt is trying to force a seperation but Del Rio has the dominant position.
Pruitt is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pruitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Pruitt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Del Rio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pruitt blocks it with crossed arms.
Pruitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pruitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Del Rio jumps guard but Pruitt stands there with Del Rio around his waist. Del Rio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Del Rio has Pruitt pressed against the cage, preventing Pruitt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pruitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pruitt wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Del Rio as Pruitt tries to tie him up.
Pruitt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pruitt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Del Rio avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rio is looking for a takedown.
Del Rio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pruitt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Del Rio tries to pull guard but Pruitt won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Pruitt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pruitt gets a clinch.
Pruitt wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Rio won't allow it.
Pruitt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pruitt is struggling to control the position.
Del Rio tries to pull guard but Pruitt won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pruitt smiles and moves away.
Del Rio misses with a takedown
and Pruitt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Del Rio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zackary Pruitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Del Rio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pruitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Rio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pruitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pruitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pruitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pruitt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Del Rio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pruitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Rio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pruitt counters with a head kick. That will keep Del Rio thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pruitt moves into range and clinches up with Del Rio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt is trying to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling him.
Pruitt taking a breather.
Pruitt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Del Rio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pruitt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pruitt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pruitt tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position.
Pruitt breaks from the clinch.
Del Rio avoids the head kick by Pruitt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio with a poor takedown
and Pruitt moves into the clinch.
Pruitt working hard to break the clinch.
Pruitt is trying to force a seperation but Del Rio has the dominant position.
Pruitt manages to break the clinch.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Pruitt circles away easily
and Pruitt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pruitt instigates a clinch.
Del Rio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pruitt's efforts to push away.
Del Rio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pruitt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Rio leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt slowing the pace effectively.
Pruitt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pruitt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Del Rio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pruitt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Del Rio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rio is trying to keep Pruitt in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pruitt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Julio Del Rio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackary Pruitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pruitt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Pruitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pruitt, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Pruitt!
Julio Del Rio was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll always be here to kick someone elses butt. '.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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