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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 467 p4p, 62 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 571 p4p, 80 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but DeSilva checks it
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rutherford is trying to maintain the position but DeSilva is very close to passing his half guard.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is defending well.
Rutherford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
DeSilva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva advances to mount.
DeSilva dominating with strikes here.
Rutherford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Rutherford has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
DeSilva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but DeSilva is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutherford works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Rutherford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutherford is one step ahead there.
DeSilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutherford is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutherford defends it easily.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Rutherford slips nicely into half guard.
Rutherford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford uses his free foot to push down on DeSilva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to reverse the position but Rutherford maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford punishing his opponent with strikes.
DeSilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rutherford controlling from mount.
Rutherford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeSilva is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rutherford lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DeSilva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSilva throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSilva trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
DeSilva passes Rutherford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeSilva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSilva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutherford's guard.
DeSilva thows a huge punch but Rutherford dodges it nicely.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutherford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutherford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas Rutherford has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rutherford taking shots to the head.
DeSilva controlling from the full mount.
DeSilva raining down shots from the mount!
Rutherford regains half guard.
DeSilva wants to work for an arm triangle but Rutherford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is just content to waste time from the top position. Rutherford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeSilva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutherford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looking for subs from the bottom but Rutherford mounts him!
DeSilva is trying to escape the mount.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rutherford has his foot on DeSilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilva works his way back into a safe position though.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
Rutherford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva wants to improve his position but instead Rutherford has moved into half guard.
Rutherford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DeSilva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rutherford jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva tries to improve position but can't.
Rutherford trying to control the action but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
DeSilva tries to buck Rutherford off but Rutherford is having none of it.
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 Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
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!
Rutherford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeSilva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeSilva preventing the sweep.
DeSilva is working Rutherford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Rutherford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeSilva wants to control the position but Rutherford says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutherford lands a nice short elbow.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford wants to take a breather but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
Rutherford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DeSilva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutherford drops an elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
Rutherford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutherford is trying to control. DeSilva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but DeSilva defending well.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
DeSilva won't allow Rutherford to pass to mount.
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Rutherford keeps him under control.
Rutherford working DeSilva over with strikes.
Rutherford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle here but Rutherford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rutherford landing a few strikes.
DeSilva tries to buck Rutherford off but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford working the ground and pound.
DeSilva regains half guard.
Rutherford lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSilva has hold of Rutherford's hands but Rutherford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
Rutherford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSilva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva is not content to let Rutherford control the position.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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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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