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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 cm
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194 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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179 cm
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186 lbs
30 - 25 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Soderberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Rusted counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Soderberg loads up on a big right hand but Rusted slips the punch. Soderberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusted. Soderberg lands with a hook. Rusted tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Soderberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusted sprawls well initially but Soderberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rusted looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rusted trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soderberg lands a nice short elbow. Soderberg is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soderberg trying to control the action but Rusted is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rusted is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily. Soderberg working over Rusted with some ground and pound. Rusted looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Soderberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Rusted is working away. Rusted tries to kick Soderberg off but Soderberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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. Nice strikes from Soderberg there. Soderberg prevents Rusted from improving his position. Soderberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Soderberg throwing shots but Rusted is blocking nicely. Soderberg wants to take a breather but Rusted is having none of it. Soderberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Rusted looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soderberg is taking a breather. Rusted says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Rusted controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rusted regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soderberg. Rusted working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg. Rusted lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rusted passes into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Rusted tries to stand but can't do so whilst Soderberg controls his leg. Soderberg moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has his feet on Rusted's thighs here. He's pushed Rusted off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rusted screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufus Soderberg! As Rufus Soderberg got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: ...'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
30% |
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