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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad El Sayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Sayed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stand Up by Trapt. Mohammad El Sayed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad El Sayed!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua dives in and grabs El Sayed's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Sayed pushes down on Rua's head and hops out.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but El Sayed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
El Sayed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by El Sayed.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Sayed.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
El Sayed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Sayed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua looks for a takedown but El Sayed sprawls well.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Sayed but El Sayed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El Sayed throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
El Sayed is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
El Sayed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from El Sayed.
El Sayed darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Rua being controlled against the cage.
El Sayed throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed has Rua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. El Sayed pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rua tumbling to the mat - El Sayed dives into Rua's guard.
El Sayed advances position into side control!
El Sayed wants to stand but Rua is controlling his arm.
El Sayed stands up and we're back to a striking position.
El Sayed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Sayed as he jumps to the side.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Sayed but El Sayed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Sayed but El Sayed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El Sayed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
El Sayed rushes Rua and presses him up against the cage.
El Sayed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Sayed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
El Sayed just leaning against Rua, taking a breather.
El Sayed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. El Sayed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
El Sayed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Sayed throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
El Sayed cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
El Sayed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Sayed tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually El Sayed drops back down to his feet.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Sayed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Sayed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Sayed pulls guard.
Rua stops El Sayed from standing up.
Rua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! El Sayed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Sayed manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into El Sayed's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua throwing strikes but missing.
El Sayed pulls Rua in close to his closed guard and prevents Rua from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rua prevents El Sayed from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rua blocks a head kick by El Sayed.
Nice takedown defense from El Sayed. No joy for Rua on that attempt.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
El Sayed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Sayed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
El Sayed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for El Sayed. That snapped Rua's head back.
Rua drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Sayed wants to get back to his feet but Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
El Sayed pushes Rua off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Sayed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
El Sayed lands a high kick!
El Sayed is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed dominated that 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.
El Sayed lands a high kick!
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Sayed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but El Sayed sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Rua with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
El Sayed stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for El Sayed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
El Sayed tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua looks for a takedown but El Sayed sprawls well.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Sayed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
El Sayed moves into the clinch.
El Sayed pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
El Sayed throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Sayed misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Sayed tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Sayed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
El Sayed gets a trip takedown into half guard.
El Sayed controlling the pace.
El Sayed stands up from half guard.
Nice sprawl there from El Sayed as Rua shoots in.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from El Sayed.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but El Sayed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
El Sayed cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
El Sayed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
El Sayed stuffs the takedown.
El Sayed lands a head kick!
El Sayed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rua if he has to take too many more of those.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and El Sayed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Sayed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Sayed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Sayed clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Sayed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from El Sayed.
El Sayed throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Sayed lands a knee to the head.
El Sayed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Sayed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
El Sayed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua walks into a straight right hand from El Sayed.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Sayed is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, El Sayed circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by El Sayed as he connects with a hook.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but El Sayed swivels and escapes.
El Sayed misses with a head kick.
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Sayed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
El Sayed connects with a nice looking jab.
El Sayed scores with a decent looking hook.
El Sayed lands with a kick to the temple. Rua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed thuds his right hand into Rua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Sayed leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
El Sayed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
El Sayed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Sayed jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by El Sayed.
Rua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from El Sayed.
El Sayed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
El Sayed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from El Sayed. No joy for Rua on that attempt.
El Sayed lands a jab.
El Sayed throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Rua is rocked!
El Sayed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from El Sayed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Sayed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Sayed prevents it.
El Sayed lands a shot to the body.
El Sayed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Sayed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rua up against the cage.
El Sayed pulls guard successfully.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
Rua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! El Sayed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rua, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Sayed tries to stand but Rua is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Sayed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua looking to punish the body of his opponent here but El Sayed is avoiding damage well.
El Sayed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Sayed is trying to get back to his feet.
El Sayed is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Sayed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rua is controlling him well.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Sayed avoids it really well and circles away.
El Sayed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from El Sayed.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Sayed as he avoids it easily.
El Sayed has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.
El Sayed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
El Sayed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Sayed landing knees to the body.
El Sayed looking for a takedown.
El Sayed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua avoiding damage as El Sayed throws knees to the body.
Rua just leaning against El Sayed, taking a breather.
El Sayed pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
El Sayed crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Sayed is pressed up against the cage. Rua has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Sayed down to the mat. El Sayed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Sayed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Rua with that takedown attempt.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Sayed tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohammad El Sayed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rua wants to pass the guard but El Sayed is defending well.
El Sayed is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Sayed has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Sayed is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed is trying to stand.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Sayed has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Sayed is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohammad El Sayed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Sayed defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
El Sayed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rua's sensitive parts.
El Sayed tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Sayed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
El Sayed moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua shoots in but El Sayed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Sayed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Wanderlei Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Sayed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.
El Sayed dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
El Sayed works the jab nicely.
Rua takes one to the side of the head.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but El Sayed sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Sayed blocks a jab.
El Sayed feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
El Sayed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left and a right from El Sayed both land. Nice combination.
El Sayed lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
El Sayed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad El Sayed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Sayed 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad El Sayed!
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energy
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hype
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