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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Wanna Be Somebody by: W.A.S.P.. Pedro Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a lazy body kick
and Fizzlebeef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Fizzlebeef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Fizzlebeef lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Fizzlebeef jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
Pedro Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Fizzlebeef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua swings widly with a right hand
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fizzlebeef works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Fizzlebeef tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Fizzlebeef thows a big elbow that misses.
Fizzlebeef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fizzlebeef!
Rua looking to control but Fizzlebeef is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fizzlebeef is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fizzlebeef is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fizzlebeef is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
Fizzlebeef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fizzlebeef tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fizzlebeef is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rua controlling his opponent.
Rua'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.
Rua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fizzlebeef is looking to escape.
Rua unloads with some shots from mount but Fizzlebeef bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fizzlebeef is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rua wants to control the action but instead Fizzlebeef gets a body lock and reverses into Rua's guard! Nice work!
Fizzlebeef looking to pass the guard.
Pedro Rua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua throws a lazy body kick
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Fizzlebeef is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fizzlebeef throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fizzlebeef wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef dominated that round.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fizzlebeef getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range of the body kick.
Fizzlebeef gets the takedown into side control.
Fizzlebeef wants to take a breather but Rua manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fizzlebeef is controlling him.
Fizzlebeef is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roll Fizzlebeef was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fizzlebeef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fizzlebeef fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Fizzlebeef 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.
Pedro Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Fizzlebeef moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
Fizzlebeef misses with an uppercut
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fizzlebeef feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Fizzlebeef changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Fizzlebeef from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fizzlebeef looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fizzlebeef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roll Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a big head kick but Fizzlebeef shrugs it off.
Fizzlebeef blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fizzlebeef is stalling in the full guard.
Fizzlebeef trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roll Fizzlebeef will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rua slips a straight right by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Fizzlebeef - just one landing.
Rua misses with a body shot
letting Fizzlebeef counter with a right hand.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Fizzlebeef moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzlebeef lands a nice looking body shot.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Fizzlebeef counters with a left to the body.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef lands a jab.
Fizzlebeef thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fizzlebeef lands in his opponent's guard.
Rua keeping full guard, as Fizzlebeef tries to pass.
Fizzlebeef trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fizzlebeef looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fizzlebeef has a closed guard, preventing Rua from standing up.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Fizzlebeef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua looking to sit in guard and control but Fizzlebeef gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fizzlebeef controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rua manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Fizzlebeef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua gets to his feet - Fizzlebeef follows without any prompting.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua avoids the body shot from Fizzlebeef.
Rua misses with a body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fizzlebeef scoring well with a low kick there.
Fizzlebeef checks a low kick from Rua.
Fizzlebeef throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua throws a right hand that Fizzlebeef ducks under and follows up with a left that Fizzlebeef also avoids with ease.
Rua throws a front kick aimed at Fizzlebeef's knee but Fizzlebeef avoids it well.
Fizzlebeef shoots in looking for a takedown. Rua tries to sprawl out of it but Fizzlebeef keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fizzlebeef avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Rua lunges at Fizzlebeef with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fizzlebeef's hand.
Fizzlebeef throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roll Fizzlebeef just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fizzlebeef misses the jab.
Fizzlebeef scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Rua swinging wildly here.
Fizzlebeef wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Fizzlebeef wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fizzlebeef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rua slips a jab from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef staying out of range there.
Rua walks into a jab.
Rua throws a push kick but Fizzlebeef slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot.
Fizzlebeef misses the shot to the body.
Fizzlebeef blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua throws a head kick but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a slapping body shot.
Fizzlebeef cracks Rua with a good jab.
Fizzlebeef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
Fizzlebeef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Fizzlebeef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fizzlebeef drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fizzlebeef looking to pass the guard.
Fizzlebeef throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fizzlebeef wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Fizzlebeef drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.
Fizzlebeef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Fizzlebeef's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua trying to control but Fizzlebeef is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fizzlebeef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Fizzlebeef shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fizzlebeef's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fizzlebeef moves away.
Fizzlebeef scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fizzlebeef shoots in but no luck this time.
Pedro Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Fizzlebeef persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Fizzlebeef is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef tries to work over Rua's front leg with a kick but Rua checks it.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fizzlebeef counters with a straight right hand.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rua looks to land a body kick but Fizzlebeef moved away.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Fizzlebeef misses with a hook.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rua is looking to land body kicks.
Fizzlebeef takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown but Fizzlebeef manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pedro Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Fizzlebeef throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Fizzlebeef checks the leg kick.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rua had his way with Roll Fizzlebeef in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Rua. Beautiful body shot.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rua wants to free his trapped foot but Fizzlebeef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fizzlebeef trying to get back to full guard but Rua takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rua working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fizzlebeef is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fizzlebeef is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a jab when Fizzlebeef was well out of range.
No luck for Fizzlebeef with that takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fizzlebeef lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Fizzlebeef coming out on top.
Rua with a jab.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Fizzlebeef counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fizzlebeef takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pedro Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fizzlebeef's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua throws a series of punches but Fizzlebeef avoids them all with ease.
Rua connects with a body shot that sends Fizzlebeef's belly button to the back.
Rua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Fizzlebeef closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Fizzlebeef pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pedro Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Rua misses with a body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fizzlebeef is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fizzlebeef trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Fizzlebeef slips a nice elbow through Rua's hands, connecting with Rua's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Fizzlebeef is looking to advance position but Rua won't allow it.
Rua is staying active underneath Fizzlebeef, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fizzlebeef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua is pressing down on Fizzlebeef's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fizzlebeef dives into side control.
Roll Fizzlebeef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fizzlebeef trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fizzlebeef has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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