PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Ruaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruaz comes into the arena with My Unborn - Tupac blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruaz
vs
Webb

186 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Falcon Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Ruaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Webb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruaz fails with the takedown.
Webb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Ruaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruaz looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Ruaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruaz misses with a head kick.

Webb closes the distance and pushes Ruaz back into the ropes.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Marcos Ruaz has been cut.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Marcos Ruaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Webb closes the distance and pushes Ruaz back into the ropes.

Webb manages to break the clinch.
Ruaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Webb sprawls well. He's pushed Ruaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruaz fails to land the takedown.

Webb clinches.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Webb landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Webb has double underhooks.
Ruaz taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Webb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Ruaz is breathing heavily.
Webb misses with a knee strike.

Ruaz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ruaz striking off his back but it's not causing Webb any problems.
Ruaz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Ruaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webb is aware though and is defending well.

Ruaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruaz working a defensive guard but Webb passes into half guard.
Webb works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ruaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ruaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ruaz tries to roll but Webb sticks to his back.
Webb doesn't have the hooks in and Ruaz manages to turn into his guard.
Webb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruaz is controlling him.
Webb controls Ruaz momentarily but Ruaz frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruaz throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Ruaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Webb defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Webb.
Ruaz throws a head kick that misses

and Webb counters by clinching up.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz looking for a takedown.
Ruaz wants to break free but Webb has control.
Webb connects with a knee to the head.
Ruaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Ruaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Webb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ruaz is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Webb can't break the clinch.
Webb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Webb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruaz.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Ruaz jumps guard but Webb stands there with Ruaz around his waist. Ruaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.

Webb manages to break the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz throws a lazy head kick

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Ruaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Webb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Webb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruaz's face.
Ruaz trying to control the position but instead, Webb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruaz into the ropes.
Webb landing knees to the head.
Webb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Webb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruaz.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz is trying to break free.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Ruaz tries to stall but Webb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Webb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruaz is defending well for now.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Ruaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Webb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Webb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruaz looking for a takedown.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Ruaz can't break the clinch.
Ruaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Ruaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Webb keeps control of Ruaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Webb tries to break free but Ruaz pushes him back against the ropes.
Ruaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ruaz fails to pull guard.
Ruaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Webb is defending well for now.
Ruaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Ruaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruaz throws a head kick that misses.

Ruaz tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's eight 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.
Webb moves away from the strike by Ruaz.
Steven Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ruaz.
Ruaz throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.

Webb closes the distance and pushes Ruaz back into the ropes.
Ruaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruaz jumps guard but Webb stands there with Ruaz around his waist. Ruaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Webb is looking to clinch.
Ruaz throws a lazy head kick

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Ruaz fails to pull guard.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Ruaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ruaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Ruaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz lands with a kick to the temple. Webb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.

Webb darts in and clinches Ruaz up against the ropes.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Webb counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruaz misses with a head kick.
Webb lands a head kick. Ruaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Webb stuffs the takedown.

Webb clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Ruaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Webb circles away from the clinch attempt

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Ruaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Webb is defending well for now.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruaz wants to stall.
Ruaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Ruaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Webb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruaz has his takedown stuffed

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Ruaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruaz throws a lazy head kick

and Webb counters by clinching up.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webb pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Ruaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ruaz misses
and Webb counters with a head kick.
Ruaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruaz misses with a few strikes there.

Webb takes the fight into the clinch.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Webb is trying to break free.
Ruaz taking a breather.
Ruaz tries to throw a body punch but Webb avoids it by throwing Ruaz back against the cage.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Ruaz trying to stall but Webb improves his position.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Ruaz is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Webb.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Ruaz looking for a takedown.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Ruaz tries to throw a body punch but Webb avoids it by throwing Ruaz back against the cage.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Ruaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb has Ruaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Ruaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Webb landing knees to the body.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Steven Webb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruaz working hard to break the clinch.
Webb gets underhooks to prevent Ruaz's takedown attempt.

Webb manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Ruaz misses

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Ruaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Ruaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruaz's face.
Ruaz looking for a takedown.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruaz's face.
Ruaz tries a knee to the head but Webb blocks it.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Ruaz tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.

Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruaz throws a lazy head kick

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruaz tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the ropes.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Webb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Webb has double underhooks.

Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Webb instigates a clinch.
Ruaz prevents Webb from breaking the clinch.
Ruaz is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruaz working hard to break the clinch.
Webb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruaz tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the ropes.

That's six 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.
Ruaz is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruaz's face.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz has his takedown stuffed
and Webb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Ruaz misses
and Webb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruaz's knee momentarily.
Ruaz throws a head kick that misses

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruaz throws a head kick that misses

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruaz is looking to control Webb's arms but Webb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruaz has his back to the ropes.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Ruaz clinches but Webb breaks the clinch

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.
Ruaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Webb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Ruaz avoids the head kick by Webb.
Ruaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Webb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruaz misses with a head kick.
Ruaz looks to land a combination but Webb avoids it well.

Webb moves into the clinch.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruaz throws a lazy head kick
and Webb counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Webb tries to clinch up.
Ruaz shoots and misses

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.

Webb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruaz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ruaz is working Webb over against the ropes.
Ruaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Webb counters with a big head kick but Ruaz shrugs it off.
Ruaz tries to clinch but Webb moves away

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.
Ruaz tries to land a knee to the head but Webb blocks with his arms.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Webb avoids the elbow strike from Ruaz, against the ropes.
Ruaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Webb throws an elbow but it misses.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Ruaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcos Ruaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ruaz shoots and misses
and Webb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Webb.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Ruaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Ruaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Webb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruaz tries to clinch up
and Webb counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruaz throws a lazy head kick
and Webb counters with a left to the body.
Ruaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Webb counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Webb counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ruaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Webb counters with a head kick.

Ruaz tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Webb pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ruaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Webb looking to slow down the pace here.
Webb connects with a knee to the head.
Webb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Webb landing knees to the head.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Webb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Webb tries to break free but Ruaz pushes him back against the ropes.
Ruaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruaz wants to clinch

and Webb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Webb takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for Ruaz with that takedown attempt.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.

Ruaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruaz misses with a straight left.

Webb clinches with his opponent.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Ruaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcos Ruaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruaz shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense.
Ruaz throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.

Webb manages to break the clinch.

Webb closes the distance and pushes Ruaz back into the ropes.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruaz working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruaz jumps guard but Webb stands there with Ruaz around his waist. Ruaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Ruaz breaks from the clinch.
Ruaz throws a push kick but Webb slaps the foot to one side.

Webb drives through and clinches with Ruaz against the ropes.
Ruaz fails to pull guard.

Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ruaz.
Ruaz throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruaz.
Webb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Webb counters with a nice body kick.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruaz is defended easily by Webb.

Webb has closed the distance and engaged Ruaz in a clinch.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruaz's efforts to push away.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Ruaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webb keeps control of Ruaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruaz managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Ruaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Ruaz tries for a takedown but Webb manages to get underhooks.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz tries to clinch

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruaz as Webb tries to tie him up.
Webb managing to block the knees to the body from Ruaz.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick

and Webb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Ruaz trying to stall but Webb improves his position.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Webb taking a breather.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ruaz fails to pull guard.
Ruaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Ruaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Webb.
Ruaz is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.

Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Webb pushes Ruaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ruaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Webb landing knees to the head.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Webb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ruaz drops back down to his feet.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb is controlling him.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruaz missing with knees to the body.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz can't get the takedown.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Webb lands a damaging elbow.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
Ruaz tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Ruaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webb's efforts to push away.
Ruaz can't get the takedown.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruaz's face.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Ruaz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Webb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Webb manages to break the clinch.
Ruaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Webb counters by clinching up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Ruaz tries a knee to the head but Webb blocks it.

Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruaz misses with a looping left.
Ruaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruaz throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruaz wants a takedown.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webb's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Webb really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Ruaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ruaz shoots for a takedown but Webb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Webb has Ruaz up against the ropes in a clinch.

Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Webb counters by clinching up.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Webb has managed to clinch.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
Ruaz jumps guard but Webb stands there with Ruaz around his waist. Ruaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Webb has double underhooks.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webb managing to block the knees to the body from Ruaz.
Ruaz wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ruaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruaz as Webb tries to tie him up.
Ruaz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Webb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Ruaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruaz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Webb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Webb blocks it with crossed arms.
Webb is pressed up against the ropes. Ruaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Webb down to the mat. Webb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Webb rushes Ruaz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Webb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Webb can't break the clinch.
Webb tries to break free but Ruaz pushes him back against the ropes.
Webb keeps control of Ruaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruaz jumps guard but Webb stands there with Ruaz around his waist. Ruaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webb fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Webb moves into range and clinches up with Ruaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Webb is pressed up against the ropes. Ruaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Webb down to the mat. Webb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Ruaz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Ruaz misses
and Webb counters with a good low kick that Ruaz was not able to check.
Ruaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Webb lands but Ruaz takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ruaz misses

and Webb moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Webb landing knees to the head.
Ruaz tries to throw a body punch but Webb avoids it by throwing Ruaz back against the cage.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webb is stalling here.
Ruaz blocks the elbow strike.
Ruaz avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruaz jumps guard but Webb stands there with Ruaz around his waist. Ruaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Ruaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Ruaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ruaz tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Webb manages to break the clinch.
Ruaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webb's waist but Webb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruaz off to one side.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick and Ruaz moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruaz is defended easily by Webb.
Ruaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Webb has Ruaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruaz's face.
Ruaz can't break the clinch.
Ruaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Ruaz wants a takedown.
Webb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruaz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Ruaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Ruaz tries for a takedown but Webb manages to get underhooks.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Ruaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruaz gets an underhook and turns Webb into the ropes.
Webb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's six 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.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Ruaz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Webb blocks an uppercut.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Ruaz is trying to drag Webb to the mat but Webb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Ruaz.
Ruaz has his takedown stuffed

and Webb counters by clinching up.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Ruaz breaks from the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Webb connects with a knee to the head.
Webb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruaz's efforts to push away.
Ruaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Webb missing with knees to the body.
Ruaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Webb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruaz is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Webb taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Webb landing knees to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ruaz throws an elbow but misses.
Ruaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Ruaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Ruaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb tries to circle away but Ruaz has him pinned against the ropes.

Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Ruaz is predictable there
and Webb counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick by Ruaz misses

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Ruaz is trying to drag Webb to the mat but Webb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Webb prevents the takedown attempt.
Webb is pushing Ruaz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ruaz drops back down to his feet.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruaz wants to break free but Webb has control.
Ruaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Webb's elbow.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ruaz drops back down to his feet.
Ruaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruaz working hard to break the clinch.
Webb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruaz's defenses.
Webb landing knees to the head.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Webb is pushing Ruaz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ruaz drops back down to his feet.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Webb dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Ruaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Ruaz misses the target.
Ruaz misses with a head kick.
Ruaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Webb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
Ruaz fails with the takedown

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ruaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Webb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruaz tries to land a knee to the head but Webb blocks with his arms.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Webb avoiding damage as Ruaz throws knees to the body.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Ruaz stalling in the clinch but Webb improves position.
Webb prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Ruaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruaz blocks it with crossed arms.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick

and Webb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Ruaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.

Webb closes the distance and pushes Ruaz back into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it.

Webb manages to break the clinch.
Ruaz throws a head kick that misses
and Webb counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Webb drives through and clinches with Ruaz against the ropes.
Ruaz wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Webb.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruaz looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Webb as Ruaz tries to tie him up.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Ruaz wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Webb avoids the head kick by Ruaz.
Ruaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Webb connects with a knee to the head.
Ruaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Webb.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Webb has Ruaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Ruaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Webb wants to break free but Ruaz has control.
Webb is trying to break free.
Webb stops a takedown attempt from Ruaz.

Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruaz has his takedown stuffed

and Webb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four 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.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Webb blocks a head kick by Ruaz.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Ruaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
Ruaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Webb controlling the action here for a moment.

Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb avoids the elbow strike from Ruaz, against the ropes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ruaz drops back down to his feet.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Webb.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Ruaz keeps him there for the moment.
Webb prevents Ruaz from breaking the clinch.
Ruaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Webb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Ruaz can't break the clinch.
Ruaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Webb.
Webb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruaz.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's six 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.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Webb prevents Ruaz from breaking the clinch.
Ruaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Webb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Webb wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruaz won't allow it.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb keeps control of Ruaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webb has him pressed against the ropes.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruaz misses with a body punch.
Ruaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Webb gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ruaz misses.
Ruaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Ruaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz can't get the takedown.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruaz's face.
Ruaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Webb blocks an uppercut.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Webb gets underhooks to prevent Ruaz's takedown attempt.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Ruaz throws a sloppy head kick

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webb blocks an elbow strike.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ruaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruaz is trying to drag Webb to the mat but Webb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Ruaz blocks it.
Ruaz looking to throw knees to the head but Webb is blocking nicely.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruaz is keeping busy.
Ruaz is trying to drag Webb to the mat but Webb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruaz is trying to break the clinch but Webb is controlling him.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Webb tries to break the clinch but Ruaz is controlling the position.
Ruaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webb pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Ruaz.
Marcos Ruaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz misses with a takedown attempt

and Webb counters by clinching up.

Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruaz darts in trying to clinch

and Webb moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb blocks the elbow strike.
Ruaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Steven Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webb blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Webb winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cesar scores the fight for Steven Webb!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Steven Webb!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Steven Webb!

Steven Webb wins by unanimous decision!
Steven Webb is the new light heavyweight champion!