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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rutten (ranked 2412 p4p, 283 weight class) and Baristen Selmy (ranked 2808 p4p, 319 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baristen Selmy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten shoots in and bounces Selmy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Selmy is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rutten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rutten's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rutten blocks the strikes from Selmy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Selmy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutten tries to pass to full mount but Selmy defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy keeps trying to improve his position.
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy gets back to full guard.
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard.
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Selmy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rutten tries to free his leg and advance position but Selmy is retaining full guard.
Selmy tries to strike from the bottom.
Selmy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten cracks Selmy with a solid left hand.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selmy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Selmy's legs - danger averted.
Rutten working some strikes from top position.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rutten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Selmy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rutten sitting in guard here, content to control.
Selmy trying to control the position.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.
Rutten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rutten's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position.
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rutten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
Selmy controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rutten postures up.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten content to stall in guard here.
Selmy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Selmy is on top in guard.
Selmy trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy is controlling him.
Selmy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Selmy throws a big right hand that misses.
Selmy stops Rutten from standing up.
Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Selmy throwing strikes but missing.
Selmy prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
Selmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutten feints and as Selmy raises his hands in defense, Rutten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Selmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Selmy looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
Rutten stays in close to Selmy's body and controls the position.
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutten passes into half guard.
Selmy is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Rutten seems content to control.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Selmy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Selmy!
Selmy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutten lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rutten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Selmy is trying to defend but Rutten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Selmy is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Selmy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutten's back!
Selmy is persistently looking for the submission but Rutten is defending it well.
Selmy working for the choke.
Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet.
Selmy has got his arm under Rutten's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rutten has spun round into Selmy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Selmy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Selmy up and slammed him! Selmy can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Rutten working the body and head with strikes.
Selmy struggling a bit here.
Rutten trying to control the position but Selmy is working away.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Selmy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Selmy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably.
Rutten working Selmy over with strikes.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten works his way into side control.
Selmy is being controlled here.
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Selmy tries to bench press Rutten off him but Rutten keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to regain half guard here but Rutten keeps moving and retains side control.
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selmy can do to turn this around?
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baristen Selmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rutten!
Sebastian Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
RATING
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