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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 2882 p4p, 152 weight class) and Dan Sergeant (ranked 1762 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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139 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up with Sergeant, looking for a takedown. Ruger pushes Sergeant against the cage but Sergeant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergeant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruger tries to avoid it but Sergeant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruger to the ground. Ruger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergeant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruger avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergeant misses with a hook. Ruger ducked under it nicely.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sergeant but Sergeant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sergeant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sergeant shoots in but Ruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rex Ruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Nice sprawl there from Ruger as Sergeant shoots in.
Ruger feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sergeant throws a combination that misses
and Ruger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sergeant won't be happy with that.
Ruger cracks Sergeant with a big right hand but Sergeant just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sergeant taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sergeant some visible discomfort.
Sergeant sneaks back into half guard.
Ruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sergeant defending well though.
Ruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sergeant taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergeant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruger trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Ruger preventing the sweep.
Sergeant controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sergeant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant seems keen to control Ruger's posture.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sergeant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sergeant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Sergeant, which made it look bad.
Ruger shoots in and bounces Sergeant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sergeant pushes Ruger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergeant scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant darts in looking for a takedown but Ruger gets double underhooks and turns Sergeant into the cage.
Ruger tries for a takedown but Sergeant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergeant feints the counter takedown.
Ruger looks for a takedown but Sergeant sprawls well.
Ruger shoots in but no luck this time.
Sergeant fails to land the takedown.
Ruger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sergeant's waist but Sergeant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruger off to one side.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sergeant swivels and escapes.
Sergeant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruger on the side of the head.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown but Ruger shows good takedown defense.
Ruger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sergeant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Sergeant taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard.
Sergeant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruger's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sergeant is trying to stick to Ruger's back but Ruger is turning into Sergeant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sergeant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruger.
Ruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruger throws a strike but Sergeant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sergeant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ruger looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
Ruger has Sergeant pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Sergeant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Sergeant sprawls well.
A left lands for Ruger.
Sergeant lands with a nice combination. Ruger backs away looking to recover.
Ruger dodges the punch combination from Sergeant.
Ruger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sergeant's half guard.
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Rex Ruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sergeant trying to hold on to Ruger's head to control him but Ruger postures up.
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruger lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergeant is trying to control but can't.
Sergeant tries to kick Ruger off but Ruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger is thwarting Sergeant's attempts to control the position.
Sergeant is positioning himself well to prevent Ruger advancing to mount.
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruger prevents Sergeant from improving his position.
Ruger is keen to just control but Sergeant is a slippery customer.
Ruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruger is nestled in close to Sergeant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is looking to improve his position.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruger's back!
Sergeant is not going to allow Ruger to sit and survive in this position.
Ruger is trying to get back to his feet but Sergeant has full control of the position and if anything, Ruger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sergeant trying to control.
Sergeant looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant controlling well, preventing Ruger from escaping the position.
Ruger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sergeant is trying to stick to Ruger's back but Ruger is turning into Sergeant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sergeant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruger.
Ruger throws a strike but Sergeant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruger has his foot on Sergeant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergeant works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger punching from the bottom - just letting Sergeant know he's still in a fight.
Ruger trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
Sergeant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruger wants to stand up but Sergeant is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rex Ruger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruger gets caught flat footed, as Sergeant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Ruger seems keen to control Sergeant's posture.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger wants to stand up but Sergeant is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Sergeant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergeant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruger defends well and Sergeant ends up having to push Ruger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sergeant misses with a series of wild punches.
Sergeant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruger on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruger's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sergeant manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergeant has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Sergeant is retaining full guard.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergeant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruger distracts Sergeant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger distracts Sergeant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruger postures up in Sergeant's guard and throws a big left but Sergeant blocks it.
Sergeant working a defensive guard here.
Sergeant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergeant has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sergeant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sergeant is pulling down on Ruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruger, at least for the moment.
Sergeant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruger won't allow Sergeant to sweep him here.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruger stops Sergeant from standing up.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sergeant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergeant has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rex Ruger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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