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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Ruth
Hunt trying to control here.
Ruth wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Ruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ruth seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Ruth prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T1#
Hunt trying to control but Ruth postures up.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ruth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt trying to control the position here. #T3#
Ruth forces his way into half guard.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Ruth trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Ruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Ruth#T4##SUB2#
Ruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth looking to control.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hunt is sitting in close to Ruth's body. Ruth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ruth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Ruth!
John Ruth really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Ruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ruth scores with a takedown into Augustus 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (0) Augustus
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Ruth passes Augustus 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ruth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ruth is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus tries to roll over but Ruth keeps him under control.#T1#
Ruth trying to pass the guard but Augustus defending well. #SUB#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ruth is looking for a kimura but Augustus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruth to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ruth is working for a kimura but Augustus is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Augustus wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Ruth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ruth wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus won't allow Ruth to pass to mount.
Ruth is thwarting Augustus 's attempts to control the position.
Ruth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (5) vs (0) Augustus
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Augustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Augustus wants to control but Ruth postures up.
Ruth wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus is trying to control Ruth's posture but Ruth avoids it.
Augustus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working. #SUB#
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Augustus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruth working away.#T4#
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Augustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruth controls the position.#SUB#
Ruth tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ruth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ruth wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth trying to control the position but Augustus is working away.
Augustus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruth's best efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus won't allow Ruth to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Ruth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (8) vs (0) Augustus
Ruth prevents Augustus from getting the reversal.
Ruth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Ruth is looking to work his way around to Augustus 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Augustus is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruth has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruth fails to take his opponent's back. #T7#
Augustus wants to hold on but Ruth pushes him away.
Ruth controlling from the full mount.
Augustus can't escape the position.
Ruth looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruth controlling from mount.
Augustus prevents Ruth from taking his back.#T8#
Augustus can't escape the position.
Augustus is trying to reverse the position but instead Ruth has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ruth (11) vs (0) Augustus
Augustus is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ruth looking for the choke but no joy.
Augustus tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ruth looking for the choke from the back.
Augustus wants to control his opponent's hands but Ruth gets his hands free.
Augustus breaks Ruth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (11) vs (2) Augustus
Ruth pulls Augustus in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Ruth has his hands on Augustus 's head, controlling the position.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Augustus trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet. #T10#
Augustus trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Augustus defends easily.
Augustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Augustus forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Augustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Augustus .
Augustus wants to free his trapped foot but Ruth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Augustus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (11) vs (5) Augustus
Ruth sneaks back into half guard.
Ruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Augustus is working for a kimura but Ruth is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Ruth is trying to control but can't.
Ruth tries to roll over but Augustus keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Augustus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Augustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruth trying to control but Augustus postures up.
#T13#
Augustus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruth! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (11) vs (8) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruth defends it well.
Ruth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruth is pressing down on Augustus 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass. #SUB#
Ruth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Augustus defends well.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Augustus postures up. #T14##SUB2#
Augustus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augustus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Augustus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruth trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruth takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited John Ruth thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Ruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ruth forces Patterson back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Patterson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patterson to the mat. Patterson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (2) Patterson#SUB2#
Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (2) vs (5) Patterson#T1#
Patterson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ruth tries to hold on but Patterson pushes him away. #SUB2#
Patterson has hold of Ruth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ruth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Patterson avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.#SUB2#
Patterson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ruth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Patterson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ruth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruth shrugs it off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Patterson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ruth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ruth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (4) vs (5) Patterson#T2#
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruth controls the pace.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Patterson pulls Ruth in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruth from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Ruth trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Ruth is stalling in the full guard.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruth passes Patterson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ruth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patterson defends it well. #T4#
Ruth is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working. #SUB#
Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Patterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Patterson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ruth preventing the sweep. #T6#
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Patterson controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself. #SUB2#
Patterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth being controlled here momentarily.
Patterson looking to control.
Ruth trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Ruth controlling from the top position. #T7#
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson is trying to keep Ruth in close.
#T8#
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth postures up.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
Ruth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Patterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ruth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruth content to control rather than advance.
Patterson is looking for a sweep. Ruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Patterson is trying to control but can't.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard but Ruth has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (7) vs (5) Patterson#SUB#
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Patterson tries to improve position but can't. #T10##SUB#
Ruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Patterson is looking to reverse the position.
Ruth tries to advance position but instead Patterson slips a leg back in to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patterson is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson is still trying to improve position.
Patterson is refusing to be controlled, as Ruth sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Patterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruth is keen to just control but Patterson is a slippery customer.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12##SUB#
Ruth is working for a kimura but Patterson is defending it quite comfortably.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Ruth has control of the leg.
Ruth slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ruth has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ruth pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Patterson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ruth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Ruth!
John Ruth made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Trumpet misses with a kick to the body
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trumpet was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Trumpet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trumpet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Trumpet has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Trumpet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpet is keeping the position for now.
Ruth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Q Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet.
Ruth trying to control but Trumpet is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trumpet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trumpet stands up over Ruth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trumpet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Trumpet is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Ruth managing to control the position.
Trumpet wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ruth has his foot on Trumpet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trumpet works his way back into a safe position though.
Trumpet won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Trumpet stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruth seems a little lost for a moment, as Trumpet dominates the positioning.
Ruth parries the strikes from Trumpet easily there. Trumpet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruth to escape.
Trumpet working the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Trumpet seems to be working for a kimura but Ruth defends the submission attempt.
Ruth is not content to let Trumpet control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumpet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Trumpet wants to finish this one by submission but Ruth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trumpet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trumpet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trumpet throws out a powerful jab.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Ruth moved away.
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumpet throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Trumpet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trumpet misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trumpet - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Trumpet pushes Ruth away with a front kick.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trumpet throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Ruth takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet misses with a straight right.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Trumpet.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Ruth with a jab.
Ruth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trumpet rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Trumpet.
Trumpet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet 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.
Ruth throws out a counter right but Trumpet avoids it with no problem.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Trumpet. Those never looked like landing.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Ruth.
#T2#
Ruth doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumpet circles away.
Trumpet tries to land a leg kick but Ruth saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Ruth.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trumpet on the side of the head.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Ruth lands the left hand.
Ruth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruth has a takedown stuffed.
Trumpet misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nice body punch from Ruth.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.#TD2#
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard.
Trumpet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruth's back!
Ruth trying to control the action but Trumpet just sinks the hooks in.
Ruth tries to escape but Trumpet has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ruth just trying to survive but Trumpet is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ruth has hold of Trumpet's leg, trying to break free but it's let Trumpet lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Ruth is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Trumpet throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Syn The Gate
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
Ruth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Q Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ruth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yaj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth checks a leg kick.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Yaj misses.
Yaj misses the jab.
Ruth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yaj throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Ruth takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Ruth blocks the body kick.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj is looking to land body kicks.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Ruth.
A low kick from Yaj is predictable there
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruth lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Yaj misses
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Yaj appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Yaj misses.
Ruth moves out of range of the leg kick from Yaj.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##KD#
Ruth lands a left and a right that sends Yaj crashing to the canvas! Ruth dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Yaj is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pat Yaj has been cut.
Ruth lands a big shot to the head and Yaj winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Ruth!
John Ruth very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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.
Pat Yaj was interviewed post fight and said 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '. |
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Event:
Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Cup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Cup on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruth slaps away a takedown attempt from Cup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cup connects with a single shot there.
Cup swings widly with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
Cup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth with a hook.
Cup throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Cup's shoulder, as Cup tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Ruth does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Ruth.
Cup scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cup throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cup blocks a jab.
Cup thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Cup digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
Cup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruth as he jumps to the side.
Cup throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Cup misses with a hook
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Cup is rocked!
Ruth throws an uppercut from hell that sends Cup clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ruth stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Ruth!
John Ruth really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Blue Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Lethal's shoulder, as Lethal tries to avoid the shot.
Lethal throws a body kick that misses
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
Lethal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruth at a distance.
Lethal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lethal misses with an uppercut.
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
Lethal thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lethal.
Lethal connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lethal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lethal falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal misses with a leg kick
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lethal thinking. #T1#
Lethal scores with the left hand. Ruth knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Lethal.
Ruth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
Ruth misses the body punch #CL#
and Lethal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lethal prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruth being controlled against the cage.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth. #T2#
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth lands a shoulder strike.
Ruth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Ruth letting Lethal take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Lethal stalling against the cage.
Lethal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lethal.
Lethal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ruth.
Still in the clinch, Lethal scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Lethal misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Lethal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lethal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Lethal.
Ruth wants a takedown but no success here.
Lethal scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Ruth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruth working Lethal over with strikes.
Ruth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth working over Lethal with some ground and pound. Lethal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Ruth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lethal is refusing to be controlled, as Ruth sits in half guard.
Ruth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lethal wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Ruth there.
Lethal is pressing down on Ruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lethal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Lethal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lethal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ruth is trying to maintain the position but Lethal is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lethal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.
Lethal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Lethal.
Lethal throws out a leg kick but Ruth moves out of range and Lethal only half commits.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth moves in looking to clinch but Lethal pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Lethal.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lethal blocks a jab.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lethal.
Lethal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Lethal 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.
Ruth checks a low kick from Lethal.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lethal throws a lazy body kick
and Lethal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Lethal.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Lethal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lethal throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Ruth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lethal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Lethal slips the punch.
Ruth throws a hook but Lethal blocks it.#T2#
Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Ruth throws a leg kick #CL#
and Lethal counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruth stops a takedown attempt from Lethal.
Ruth goes for a takedown attempt but Lethal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Lethal.
Lethal connects with a body shot that sends Ruth's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lethal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lethal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lethal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lethal. Lethal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lethal throws a lazy body kick
and Lethal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lethal lands a really nice looking cross but Ruth seems unphased.
Lethal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
#T3#
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lethal moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Ruth wants to clinch.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Good work by Ruth as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Ruth misses. #T4#
A head kick by Lethal misses
and Lethal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lethal.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Lethal.
Lethal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Lethal misses.
Lethal throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Lethal.
Lethal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ruth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Ruth moved away.
Lethal misses with a left hand
and Ruth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lethal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lethal.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Lethal misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Lethal.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Lethal.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lethal lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ruth.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Lethal counters with a leg kick.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lethal.
Ruth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Lethal counters by moving into the clinch.
Lethal scores with a shot to the side of Ruth's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lethal obliges.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lethal throws a head punch that misses.
Lethal taking a breather.
Ruth lands with a light punch inside.
Ruth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lethals head.
Lethal is working Ruth over against the cage.
Lethal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
Lethal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Lethal wants to land a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Lethal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Lethal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lethal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Lethal.
Lethal scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruth misses with a hook
and Lethal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lethal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lethal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lethal misses with a leg kick
and Lethal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Lethal tried to score with a low kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lethal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lethal avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Lethal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lethal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lethal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lethal sets himself, and Ruth steps forward looking for the clinch! Lethal avoids it this time.
Lethal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lethal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lethal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Lethal.
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lethal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lethal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lethal!
In his post fight interview, Matt Lethal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
PL MMA 35 265+ Tournament
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Dean throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Dean's guard.
Dean wants to stand and escape but Ruth is having none of it.
Dean being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean is looking to stand up but Ruth isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruth advances to half guard.
Dean tries to kick Ruth off but Ruth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dean won't allow Ruth to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Ruth seems content to control.
Ruth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dean is trying to stand.
Ruth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dean pushes Ruth off looking to stand but Ruth dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dean slips under a jab.
William Ralph Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dean. Dean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Dean clinches up with Ruth and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
Dean lands a right hand. #T2#
Ruth blocks a body shot from Dean.
Dean is working Ruth over against the cage.#BC#
Dean breaks from the clinch.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Ruth slips the punch.#TD2#
Dean tries to sprawl but Ruth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruth prevents Dean from standing back up.
Ruth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dean is trying to escape back to his feet but Ruth uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean is pushing Ruth's head away, looking to escape. Ruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruth just content to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Ruth drags him back down.#T3#
Ruth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Ruth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dean is trying to buck Ruth off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Dean seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruth dominates the positioning.
Ruth prevents Dean from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Dean takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Dean sizes up Ruth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth jabs Dean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean counters with a two punch combo.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
A little feinted left hand from Dean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ruth closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ruth.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean lands a nice uppercut.
Dean scores with a shot to the side of Ruth's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruth lands a glancing blow to the side of Dean's head.
John Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dean defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth moves out of range as Dean strikes.
Ruth misses with a left hand
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Dean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruth misses the body punch
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a left hand
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Ruth.#T1#
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Ruth catches Dean right on the button with a cross.
Dean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Dean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Ruth lands a glancing blow to the side of Dean's head.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dean moves into range and clinches up with Ruth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Dean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Ruth pulls guard successfully.
Ruth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet.
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.
Dean preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.
Dean wanted to stand there but Ruth had control of the position. #T3#
Dean won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Ruth has a closed guard, preventing Dean from standing up.
Dean wants to stand and escape but instead Ruth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dean wants to stand and escape but Ruth is having none of it.
Ruth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dean wants to stand up but Ruth is controlling him.
Dean trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ruth trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Ruth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Dean pushes Ruth off looking to stand but Ruth dives back in and keeps control.
Ruth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dean is trying to stand up here but Ruth is controlling him well.
Ruth controlling the action here.
Dean is trying to stand up here but Ruth is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dean moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Ruth misses the jab.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Nice takedown defense from Dean. No joy for Ruth on that attempt.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dean.#CL#
Ruth tries to keep at a distance but Dean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruth misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Dean back against the cage.
Ruth working aggressively here.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by Ruth.
Dean working aggressively here.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dean looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
Ruth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruth misses with a shot to the body
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dean takes one on the button.
William Ralph Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth lands a body shot.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dean has time to react.
Dean slips a jab from Ruth.
A big right from Dean misses.
Dean lands a jab to the nose.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dean. Dean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Dean.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Ruth throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruth blocks the leg kick.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Dean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruth.
Dean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean thows a leg kick but Ruth checks it
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean takes one to the chin there.
Ruth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dean defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Dean throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Dean lands with a nice body punch.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ruth really felt that one!
Ruth defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Dean.
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Ruth misses.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruth connects with a right hand. Dean shakes it off.
Ruth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC Tokyo
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth checks a leg kick.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Ruth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Ruth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ruth advances to half guard.
Dall trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ruth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dall is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dall wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Ruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
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.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth lands an overhand right.
Ruth throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Ruth throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruth's legs.
Dall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruth is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.
Ruth pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruth is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a big head kick but Ruth shrugs it off.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Ruth throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Ruth only half commits.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Ruth misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Ruth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Ruth backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruth 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.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Ruth looking to score a takedown here. Dall is defending well but Ruth drives through and ends up in Dall's guard.#SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruth trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Ruth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ruth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dall trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruth stalling. #SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Ruth trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Ruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruth distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ruth throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruth.#TD#
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruth looking for a sweep but Dall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ruth can't escape the position.
Dall avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Dall is looking to stand but Ruth has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ruth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dall wants to finish this one by submission but Ruth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dall.
Ruth is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Ruth wants to control but Dall is having none of it.#SUB#
Ruth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dall. #SUB#
Dall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ruth is surviving well by controlling Dall's body position as best he can.
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Ruth is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dall working for a guillotine from mount but Ruth is in no mood to give up.
Ruth is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruth defends it well.
Ruth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dall avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Ruth manages to control the position for a moment.#T3#
Dall content just to control the position here.
Dall wants to control the pace but Ruth is squirming around nicely.
Ruth gets back to half guard.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall is thwarting Ruth's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dall trying to control the action but Ruth is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruth is controlling Dall's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Ruth is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruth is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruth avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyryx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyryx Dall!
A very excited looking Hyryx Dall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Parker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alex Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Parker catches Ruth right on the button with a cross.
Ruth connects with a jab.
A left lands for Parker.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruth misses.
A lazy body kick from Parker
and Ruth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parker throws out a leg kick but Ruth moves out of range and Parker only half commits.
Ruth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruth blocks a leg kick.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Ruth is looking to chop away at Parker's legs.
Ruth cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
Parker is looking to slow Ruth down with leg kicks.
A big left from Parker misses. #T1#
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
Ruth blocks a leg kick.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Ruth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruth misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Ruth gets a double leg takedown into Parker's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Parker is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth controls Parker momentarily but Parker frees himself. #SUB2#
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Ruth looking to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet.
Parker is fighting to break Ruth's control of his arms but Ruth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Ruth is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Parker's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruth checks a leg kick.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruth slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker slips a straight right by Ruth.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruth shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Parker lands with a slapping head kick.
Parker slips under a jab from Ruth.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker stuffs the takedown.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Parker defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ruth. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Parker.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ruth tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Ruth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
Parker slips under a jab from Ruth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruth.
Ruth with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruth blocks the leg kick.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Ruth.
Parker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Ruth lands a jab to the nose.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker cracks Ruth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Ruth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parker. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Ruth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruth slips a straight right by Parker.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Ruth.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth with a hook.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Parker throws a head kick that Ruth semi-blocks.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Ruth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Ruth goes for a double leg but Parker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parker continues to drive forward.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Parker throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker lands with a kick to the temple. Ruth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruth lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Ruth coming out on top.
Ruth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruth scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Ruth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Parker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Ruth scores with a jab to the head.
Parker misses with the combination.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alex Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
Parker misses with a hook
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ruth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parker's half guard.#ES#
Parker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Parker blocks a jab.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker lunges at Ruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruth's hand.
Ruth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruth works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Parker is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Parker.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Alex Parker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Parker scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruth cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Parker pushes Ruth away with a front kick.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Ruth connects with a single shot there.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Ruth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Ruth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Ruth 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.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Ruth gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ruth gets control of Parker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Parker stands and steps away. Ruth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Ruth moved away.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker motions for Ruth to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruth throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.#CL#
Parker pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruth wants to take the fight to the mat but Parker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth fails to pull guard.
Parker keeps control of Ruth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parker is defending well.#TD2#
Ruth pulls guard. #SU#
Parker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Parker throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parker.
Ruth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Parker.
Ruth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruth will feel that in the morning.
Parker lands with a hook. Ruth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker connects with a high kick.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth jabs at Parker's body.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Parker!
Alex Parker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Bhullar misses with a body punch
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Bhullar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bhullar scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Bhullar clinches up with Ruth and pushes him back against the cage.
Bhullar blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Ruth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruth is thwarting Bhullar's attempts to control the position.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Bhullar is defending well.
Ruth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bhullar gets full guard.#SUB#
Bhullar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Bhullar pulls Ruth in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Bhullar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruth defends well.
Ruth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruth trying to control but Bhullar is working from the bottom.
Bhullar trying to control the position.
Ruth preventing the sweep.
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bhullar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Bhullar's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bhullar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhullar, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bhullar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bhullar is looking for a sweep. Ruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhullar keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruth prevents Bhullar from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Bhullar is defending well.
Ruth 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.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bhullar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Bhullar is defending the position.
Ruth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Ruth is stalling here but it's allowed Bhullar to get half guard.
Ruth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bhullar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bhullar trying to get back to full guard but Ruth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bhullar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth lands a couple of good shots and Bhullar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bhullar tries to escape but Ruth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ruth biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
Ruth is controlling the position but Bhullar somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ruth is looking to advance position but Bhullar won't allow it.
Bhullar is trying to control but can't.
Ruth is keen to just control but Bhullar is a slippery customer.
Ruth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bhullar!
Ruth trying to control but Bhullar is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar tries to hold on but Ruth pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bhullar drives through and clinches with Ruth against the cage.
Bhullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bhullar can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Ruth fails to pull guard.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Bhullar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ruth is pulling down on Bhullar's head to control his posture.
Bhullar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bhullar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruth is controlling Bhullar's posture.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
Bhullar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruth pulls Bhullar in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Bhullar postures up.
Ruth wants to control the position but Bhullar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ruth trying to control but Bhullar postures up.
Ruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bhullar.
Ruth trying to control here.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Bhullar has control of the leg. #T2#
Bhullar 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.
Bhullar is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth trying to control from the bottom.
Ruth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bhullar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bhullar's back!
Bhullar trying to control the action but Ruth just sinks the hooks in.
Bhullar is really stuck here.
#T3#
Bhullar trying to control but not successfully.
Ruth biding his time, controlling Bhullar.
Ruth trying to control momentarily.
Bhullar wants to escape the position.
Bhullar is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Bhullar right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Bhullar is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Ruth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bhullar trying to control the position but Ruth manages to sink in the hooks.
Bhullar is in bad spot here.
Ruth trying to control.
Ruth doesn't have the hooks in and Bhullar manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bhullar is one step ahead there.
Ruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bhullar's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjan Bhullar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Bhullar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bhullar.
Ruth lands a head shot.
Ruth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Bhullar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bhullar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bhullar working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Bhullar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bhullar is working Ruth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Ruth wants to sweep here but Bhullar controlling him for the moment.
Ruth looking to control.
Bhullar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bhullar distracts Ruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing that Bhullar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bhullar trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Bhullar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bhullar cracks Ruth with a solid left hand.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Ruth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bhullar is one step ahead there.
Bhullar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bhullar postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth has Bhullar pulled in close to control his posture.
Bhullar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bhullar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bhullar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bhullar looking to sit in guard and control but Ruth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Ruth preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bhullar has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhullar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Bhullar can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bhullar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruth throwing shots but Bhullar is blocking nicely.
Ruth scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruth tries to pass to full mount but Bhullar defends it.
Ruth is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bhullar reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruth's guard.
Bhullar is fighting to break Ruth's control of his arms but Ruth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bhullar is in close to Ruth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth looking to control but Bhullar passes into half guard.
Bhullar throwing shots but Ruth is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bhullar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruth defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjan Bhullar clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ruth misses with a straight right.
Ruth slips a straight right by Bhullar.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Ruth. Beautiful body shot.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bhullar.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth flicks out a counter leg kick but Bhullar steps away.
Ruth misses with a right hand #CL#
and Bhullar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bhullar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bhullar misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bhullar.
Bhullar has a couple of punches blocked by Ruth.
Ruth scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Ruth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bhullar to keep the fight standing.
Bhullar trying to control the position but instead, Ruth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bhullar into the cage.
Ruth tries to pull guard but Bhullar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arjan Bhullar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Bhullar throws a head punch that misses.
Bhullar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bhullar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruth or not.
Ruth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bhullar tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
Bhullar lands an uppercut.
Bhullar lands with a short shot to the head.
Bhullar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bhullar.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bhullar.
Bhullar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
Bhullar lands a body punch.
Bhullar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards. #T2#
Bhullar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhullar digs a right hand underneath Ruth's ribcage. Ruth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bhullar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bhullar lands an uppercut.
Arjan Bhullar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Bhullar - that landed with a thud.
Bhullar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bhullar.
Bhullar pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Bhullar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruth uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bhullar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruth defends well.
Ruth trying to control but Bhullar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bhullar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bhullar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bhullar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Bhullar keeps moving.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bhullar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bhullar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Bhullar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Ruth dips to his left and cracks Bhullar with an uppercut!
Bhullar connects with a jab.
Bhullar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjan Bhullar had his way with John Ruth in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ruth throws a hook but Bhullar blocks it.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Bhullar.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Bhullar slips the punch.
Bhullar tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Bhullar is out of range.
Bhullar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruth lands an overhand right.
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhullar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruth misses with a body punch
and Bhullar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Bhullar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth lands with a straight right. Bhullar didn't see that one coming.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Bhullar counters with a nice body shot.
Bhullar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bhullar slips under a jab from Ruth.
A quick step to the side and Bhullar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bhullar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhullar. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bhullar in his tracks.
Bhullar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhullar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bhullar.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Bhullar.
Ruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bhullar.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjan Bhullar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruth misses the body punch
and Bhullar counters with a series of strikes. Ruth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Bhullar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bhullar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Bhullar counters with a left and a right that stings Ruth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bhullar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Bhullar counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Bhullar moves out of range.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Bhullar counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.#TD2#
Ruth drives through with a takedown into Bhullar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bhullar has his hands on Ruth's head, controlling the position.
Ruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bhullar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bhullar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arjan Bhullar.
I think Bhullar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjan Bhullar!
Arjan Bhullar retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Arjan Bhullar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC MNR
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Ruth does no damage.
Knox slips a straight right by Ruth.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
Ruth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ruth throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Ruth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox scores with the left hand. Ruth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruth circles away.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Knox connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a hook.
A head kick from Knox lands but Ruth takes it in his stride.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruth advances to half guard. #T3#
Ruth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruth trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Ruth trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Ruth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruth controlling the action here.
Ruth trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Knox won't allow Ruth to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruth trying to control the pace.
Ruth working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Knox's thigh. Knox counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruth takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Knox rushes Ruth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox keeps control of Ruth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruth blocks a body shot from Knox.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Ruth thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knox keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth advances position into side control!
Ruth looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Ruth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ruth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Ruth crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Ruth trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox tries to buck Ruth off but Ruth is having none of it.
Ruth trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Ruth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruth on the ground.#SUB2#
Ruth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ruth but great work by Knox.
Ruth struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ruth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ruth gets full guard.
Ruth is trying to keep Knox in close.
Ruth is pulling down on Knox's head to control his posture.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth wants to free his trapped foot but Knox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Ruth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
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!
#R3#
Ruth lands with a shot to the body.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Ruth seems unphased.
Ruth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruth drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Ruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Ruth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
As Knox backs off Ruth throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Ruth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth lands a jab to the head.
Knox misses with a kick to the body
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox slips a straight right by Ruth.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Knox avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
John Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth lands with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Ruth backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Knox.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Ruth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruth lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth lands with a cross.
Ruth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Ruth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox misses with a hook.#T3#
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ruth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruth is in Knox's guard.
Ruth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruth pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knox is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ruth throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Knox blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruth looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Ruth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Steve lunges at Ruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruth's hand.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Ruth throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Ruth goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.#T1#
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Ruth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well. #TD2#
Steve gets caught napping as Ruth dives in and scores a takedown. Steve manages to retain guard.#ES#
Steve is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth working aggressively here.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve is leaning against Ruth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Ruth is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
Ruth looking for a takedown.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth fails to pull guard.
Ruth lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve keeps control of Ruth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Ruth tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
Steve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Ruth looks winded!
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruth dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Ruth in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
#TD2#
Ruth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position. #T4##SUB2#
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Ruth follows without any prompting.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Steve.
Ruth misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Ruth throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ruth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steve regains guard immediately. #ES#
Steve is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Steve tries to clinch up but Ruth circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Steve rushes Ruth and presses him up against the cage.
Ruth is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruth's brow.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruth.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruth's brow.
Steve blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Ruth.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
#TD2#
Ruth has hold of one of Steve's legs. Steve is fighting the takedown attempt but Ruth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Ruth stops Steve from standing up.
Ruth passes into half guard.
Ruth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruth stops Steve from getting back to his feet.
Steve is trying to escape back to his feet but Ruth uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Steve pushes Ruth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruth trying to control the position but Steve is working away.
Ruth prevents Steve from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working. #T2#
Ruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steve haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steve pushes Ruth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruth wants to control but Steve is keeping him busy.
Ruth 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.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Ruth drags him back down.
Ruth scoring with punches and elbows.
Steve wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruth trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Steve is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steve is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Steve is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Ruth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steve is pushing Ruth's head away, looking to escape. Ruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruth trying to control the position but Steve is working away.
Steve tries to escape but Ruth is in control.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
Steve is pushing Ruth's head away, looking to escape. Ruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steve is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ruth misses with the ground and pound.
Steve is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Steve tries to escape but Ruth is in control.
Steve is not content to let Ruth control the position. #ES#
Steve throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Ruth misses with the combination.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Ruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ruth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Ruth blocks a head kick by Steve.
Ruth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
Ruth throws a good cross that connects.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ruth.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Chris Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.#T1#
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Jab by Steve.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
#TD2#
Ruth decides to pull guard. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Ruth follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Good leg kick by Steve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Ruth throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Steve drives through and clinches with Ruth against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #BC2#
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Steve tries to clinch but Ruth is having none of it.
Steve slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruth checks a leg kick.
Chris Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ruth.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth is trying to break free.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Steve throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Steve takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Steve darts in and clinches Ruth up against the cage.
Steve misses with some punches.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Ruth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve wants to clinch up but Ruth keeps it at a distance.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chris Steve did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ruth scores with a jab to the head.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruth blocks a leg kick.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steve.
Steve stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Steve slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth with a nice cross.
Ruth takes one on the button.
Ruth throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve lands with a hook. Ruth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Steve.
Ruth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve misses with a hook.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Steve is looking to wear down Ruth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.#T2#
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve moves forwards but Ruth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Ruth's torso.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve staying out of range there.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3##CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Ruth lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve lands a body shot.
Ruth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Ruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Ruth tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Ruth throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruth doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Steve rushes Ruth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.#T4#
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Steve.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Ruth's ribcage. Ruth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve had his way with John Ruth in that round.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruth drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruth slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Ruth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Ruth throws out a powerful jab.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve misses with a looping right.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Steve on the inside. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Ruth.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ruth misses with a left hand #CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Ruth avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruth's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Ruth successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Ruth follows without any prompting.
Ruth has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Steve tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Steve 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.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruth moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Ruth lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve jabs at Ruth's body.
Ruth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Ruth settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruth scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steve.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruth under the eye.
Steve moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Steve cracks Ruth with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruth misses with a hook
#CL#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruth scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pride FC 47
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Puller connects with a crisp jab.
Ruth misses the jab.
Ruth slips a straight right by Puller.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puller connects with a nice looking jab.
Puller lands an overhand right.
Puller scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Puller counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puller delivers a nice body kick.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puller throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Crunch! Puller slams his shin into Ruth's torso.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puller, right into the meat.
Ruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puller is fending him off so far but Ruth persists. Nope, Puller circles away and we're back to standing.
Puller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puller misses with an uppercut. Ruth saw that one coming.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Ruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruth working the head and body with strikes.
Puller trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Ruth is controlling the pace.
Puller is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth prevents Puller from improving his position.
Ruth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ruth not doing much here.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ruth has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ruth throws some wild stikes that Puller manages to avoid easily.
Puller is in a horrible position here. Ruth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Puller is looking to get to half guard.
Ruth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Puller?
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Puller can't escape the position.
Ruth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Puller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ruth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Puller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Puller! #SUB#
Ruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ruth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Puller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Puller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puller throws a low kick but Ruth avoids it.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puller.
Puller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Puller moves away and avoids it.
Puller loads up on a big right hand but Ruth slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller cracks Ruth with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Puller throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Puller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruth counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Puller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruth has been working on his balance at Q Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Puller.
Ruth works Puller's body with a nice hook.
Puller scores with a punch to the head.
Puller thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Puller punishes Ruth's body with a nice straight punch.
Puller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Puller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puller thows a leg kick but Ruth checks it
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puller throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Puller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puller misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Ruth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Puller's guard.#SUB#
Ruth postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Puller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruth, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Ruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puller controls the pace.
Ruth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB#
Ruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruth trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ruth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puller passes into half guard.
Puller passes into side control, despite Ruth's attempt to control the position.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth is looking for a sweep.
Ruth is trying to control Puller's posture but Puller avoids it.
Ruth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Puller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ruth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puller.
Puller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Puller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
Puller catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puller lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Puller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Puller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruth's calf.
Ruth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Ruth checks the leg kick.
Puller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Puller takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Puller.
Puller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Puller.
Ruth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puller sprawls and moves away.
A lazy left from Puller finds it's target.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth takes one to the chin there.
Puller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Ruth shoots in for a double leg but Puller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good standup being displayed there by Puller as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puller.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puller.
Puller looks for the body kick but Ruth saw that one coming.
Ruth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puller lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth swings for the body but Puller moves out of range.
Puller throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Nice cross by Puller.
Puller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruth. That did some damage!
Puller connects with a body shot.#T3#
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruth takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses.
Puller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puller avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Puller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
John Puller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puller moves away.
Puller scores with a push kick.
Puller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Puller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Puller throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ruth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Puller keeps moving.
Ruth postures up in Puller's guard and throws a big left but Puller blocks it. #T4#
Ruth wants to control from the top but Puller keeps moving.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Puller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth controls Puller momentarily but Puller frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Puller really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Puller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Puller jabs Ruth right on the nose. Ruth blinks but takes it well.
Puller misses with a leg kick
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puller jabs Ruth right on the nose. Ruth blinks but takes it well.
Puller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
Puller tries to land a front kick but Ruth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
Puller defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Puller lands a nice hook to Ruth's body. Ruth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puller takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Puller throws a big shot that misses.
Puller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Puller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Puller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Puller.
Puller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruth if he has to take too many more of those.
Puller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puller is looking to chop away at Ruth's legs.
Ruth misses with a hook.#T2#
Puller connects with a body shot.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Puller avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Puller lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruth.
Nice shot by Ruth.
A jab from Puller finds it's way through Ruth's defenses.
Puller needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Puller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Puller.
John Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puller scores with a nice body kick.
Puller thows a body kick. Ruth tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Puller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruth shoots in but no luck this time.
Puller scores with a nice head shot.
Puller thuds a left hand into Ruth's body.
Puller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruth momentarily.
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruth.
Ruth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Puller counter with a right hand.
Puller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruth. Ruth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puller slips a jab and a cross from Ruth.
Puller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Puller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller dips to his left and cracks Ruth with an uppercut!
Puller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puller works Ruth's body with a nice hook.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puller can pounce on him.
Puller lands with a shot to the body.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Puller's belly button to the back.
Ruth staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Puller.
Ruth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ruth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Puller dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Puller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruth slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Puller's head but Puller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
A left lands for Puller.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Puller stuffs the takedown.
Puller connects with a body shot.
Ruth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Puller takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Puller.
A jab from Puller finds it's way through Ruth's defenses.
Ruth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Puller looks for the body kick but Ruth saw that one coming.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puller connects with a jab.
Ruth misses with a shot to the body
and Puller counters with a straight right hand.
Puller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puller lands with an overhand left.
Puller lands with a nice body punch.
Puller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Ruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puller lands a jab to Ruth's midsection.
Puller slips a jab from Ruth.
Puller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Puller connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puller connects with a body shot that sends Ruth's belly button to the back.
Puller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruth in his tracks.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puller digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Ruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ruth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puller scores with a push kick.
Puller connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruth tries to move into range but Puller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puller lands with a good body shot.
Ruth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puller.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
Puller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puller circles away.
Puller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Puller saw that one coming.
Puller scores with a kick to the body.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruth misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puller finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruth's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Puller. That snapped Ruth's head back.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Puller stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puller lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Puller.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Puller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puller 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 Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!
John Puller is the new middleweight champion!
John Puller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pride Wombley
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth connects with a body shot.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Ruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perez to the mat! Perez manages to get full guard.
Ruth stops Perez from standing up.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruth controls the pace.#ES2#
Perez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Perez fails to land. #TD#
Ruth gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Perez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez is trying to stand up here but Ruth is controlling him well.
Ruth passes to side control.
Perez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruth in side control lands a decent elbow. #ES2#
Perez throws Ruth to one side and escapes!
Perez looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Ruth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Ruth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Enzo Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Ruth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.#T3#
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruth.
Check out the look on Ruth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Perez wants to get back to his feet but Ruth drags him back down.
Ruth cracks Perez with a big elbow. #SUB#
Ruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth working the ground and pound from side control.
Perez pushes Ruth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruth prevents Perez from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth working the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruth lands a few punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perez pushes Ruth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruth working the body and head with strikes.
Perez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruth trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Ruth taking a breather here.
Perez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ruth is controlling him well.
Ruth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruth scoring with punches and elbows.
Perez is trying to buck Ruth off.
Perez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Ruth throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruth lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruth misses with a looping left.#T1#
Ruth blocks a jab.
John Ruth is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruth.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Ruth digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Ruth scores with a punch to the head.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.#CL2#
Perez rushes Ruth and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Ruth tries to pull guard but Perez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez blocking some punches.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Ruth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perez is defending well.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Perez.
Ruth blocks a body shot from Perez.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Ruth lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruth.
Ruth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez lands a nice uppercut.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Ruth.
Ruth is trying to pull guard but Perez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
#TD#
Perez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Perez to the mat. Perez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth prevents Perez from getting back to his feet.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Perez throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
Perez misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perez.
Ruth misses with the combination.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands a jab.
Perez lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruth's head.
Perez drops his hands momentarily and Ruth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruth's head.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Ruth scores with a hook.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruth finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head. #ROC#
Perez is rocked!#T2#
Perez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth misses the body punch
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez moves forwards but Ruth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range. #T3#
Perez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruth misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez 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.
Sloppy strikes from Ruth. Those never looked like landing.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruth.
Ruth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruth 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.
Perez misses with a hook.
Ruth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
Ruth sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruth avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Ruth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Enzo Perez just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Perez blocks a jab.
Perez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Ruth misses with a two punch combination.
Perez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ruth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perez lands a nice hook to Ruth's body. Ruth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Ruth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Ruth tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Perez misses the jab.
Ruth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.
Ruth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez wants to counter the offense by Ruth and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Perez dips to his left and cracks Ruth with an uppercut!
Ruth jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Ruth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruth misses the jab.
Nice cross by Ruth.
Ruth slips a jab from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruth finish him?#T4#
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Ruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Ruth scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Ruth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ruth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perez tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Ruth coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
Perez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Perez throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ruth scores with a jab to the head.
Ruth scores with a jab to the head.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Perez tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Ruth with a poor takedown
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth lands the left hand.
Ruth works Perez's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Perez digs a good hook to Ruth's body.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth lands an overhand right.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ruth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruth on the side of the head.
Ruth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
Perez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruth with a body shot.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez throws a fast counter high kick but Ruth manages to duck under it in time.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Ruth lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Enzo Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Ruth waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Pride FC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Borjigin ducks down to avoid it.
Borjigin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borjigin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borjigin can pounce on him.
Borjigin throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Borjigin moved out of range nicely.
Borjigin misses with a lunging right hand
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borjigin throws a leg kick
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borjigin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borjigin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khunbish Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borjigin lands a slapping body shot.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Borjigin misses
and Ruth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Ruth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Borjigin lands.#TD#
Borjigin tries to sprawl but Ruth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruth prevents Borjigin from standing back up.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borjigin's head. #SUB#
Ruth seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Borjigin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his middleweight title!
John Ruth really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEC 4TH OF JULY
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mark misses the target.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
Mark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruth blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Ruth misses.
As Ruth backs away, Mark returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Mark blocks a jab.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mark counters with a straight right hand.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Mark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ruth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruth's calf.
Mark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well.
Mark throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Mark dodges the punch combination from Ruth.
#T2#
Mark throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Mark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruth with a jab.
Mark slips a straight right by Ruth.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth tries to move into range but Mark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mark lands with a hook. Ruth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mark slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marky Mark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ruth lands with a nice body punch.
Mark misses with a double jab.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mark has knocked Ruth down with a huge combo! Mark steps away and waves a wobbly Ruth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
Mark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruth swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
Ruth tries to clinch up but Mark circles away and keeps his distance.
Mark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Ruth rushes Mark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Ruth gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mark regains guard.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mark defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Mark lands a jab to Ruth's midsection.
Mark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Mark.
Ruth tries to counter with a clinch but Mark shakes him off and moves away.
Ruth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mark misses the target.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark is looking to chop away at Ruth's legs.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mark half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ruth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ruth instigates a clinch.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Ruth lands an uppercut.
Ruth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Mark.
Mark misses with a body punch.
Ruth scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Ruth misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruth pushes Mark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Mark lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ruth lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mark is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Mark tries to pass. #T3#
Mark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruth wants to sweep here but Mark controlling him for the moment.
Mark pushing down on Ruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruth wants to control but Mark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruth keeping hold of Mark's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
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.
Ruth wants to improve his position but Mark is controlling well.
Ruth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mark manages to pass to mount!
Mark wants to take his opponent's back but Ruth doesn't allow it.
Ruth is looking to improve his position but Mark isn't that keen on the idea.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Marky Mark will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mark. That's going to slow Ruth down.
Mark misses the jab.
Ruth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark lands a slapping body shot.
Mark throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark throws a leg kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt - Mark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Mark throws a leg kick that misses.
Mark avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Mark looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
Mark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruth throws a hook but Mark avoids it easily.
Marky Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mark throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mark scrambles back to his feet.
Mark throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruth.#ROC2#
Mark is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruth swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
#TD2#
Ruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruth is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ruth lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Ruth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Ruth is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Mark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mark is trying to get back to half guard.
Mark seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruth wants to take a breather but Mark manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ruth.
Ruth stands up over Mark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mark wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Mark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Ruth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mark escapes and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Ruth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mark tries to stand but Ruth is controlling his head.
Ruth tries to bench press Mark off him but Mark keeps the position.
Ruth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!
Marky Mark decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Grand Prix Quater Finals
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Girard misses with a body shot.
Girard throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ruth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Girard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Ruth with the ground and pound but Girard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Girard keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Girard is keeping the position.
Girard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Girard keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth stands and throws Girard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ruth working the ground and pound but Girard is defending the strikes.
Ruth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Girard some visible discomfort.
Ruth landing strikes.
Girard is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruth scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Girard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Girard sneaks back into half guard.
Ruth is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Girard taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
Ruth throws a strike but Girard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Girard is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up. #T3#
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Girard looking for a sweep. Not yet Girard, not yet.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girard has momentary wrist control but Ruth slips an elbow through the middle.
Girard keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Girard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruth controls the pace.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruth stands up over Girard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Girard pulls Ruth in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Girard keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Girard has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around?
Ruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girard.
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Ruth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth stays in close to Girard's body and controls the position. #T1#
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Girard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ruth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Girard has passed into side control.
#T2#
Girard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruth will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Girard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Girard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Ruth tries to bench press Girard off him but Girard keeps the position.
Ruth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Ruth wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth is looking to control Girard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruth avoid being mounted?
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Girard has control of the leg.
Girard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Ruth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Girard pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruth tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Girard tries to work over Ruth's front leg with a kick but Ruth checks it. #TD#
Ruth drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Girard pushes Ruth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girard moves away.
Ruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
A lazy left from Girard finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaultier Girard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Ruth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Girard's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Girard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth cracks Girard with a solid left hand.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Girard has wrist control.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ruth pushes down on Girard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Girard has hold of Ruth's hands but Ruth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruth is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth wants to take a breather but Girard is having none of it.
Ruth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruth is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Girard to regain full guard.
Girard seems keen to control Ruth's posture.
Ruth trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Girard is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Girard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth is pushing down on Girard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Girard is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Girard to regain full guard.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Girard pulls Ruth in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Girard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Girard is fighting to break Ruth's control of his arms but Ruth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Girard has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Girard has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ruth blocks a head kick by Girard.
Ruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Girard swivels and escapes.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruth is out of range and Girard settles back down.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth lands an overhand right.#TD#
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ruth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ruth moves into full mount! Girard won't be happy about that! #T1#
Ruth prevents Girard from getting the reversal.
Ruth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Girard?
Ruth landing punches.
Girard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ruth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ruth throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ruth lands with some strikes.
Girard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ruth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Ruth lands a big elbow - Girard is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Girard is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, John Ruth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruth defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Voronin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
Voronin throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voronin throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Ruth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Voronin.
Voronin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voronin lands with a straight right. Ruth didn't see that one coming.
Voronin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voronin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruth! But no joy.
Voronin scores with the left hand. Ruth knows he should have avoided that one.
Voronin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruth's head.#T1#
Voronin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Voronin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruth on the side of the head.
Andriy Voronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voronin digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Voronin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Voronin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Voronin misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruth! But no joy.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Voronin moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Voronin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ruth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voronin. Voronin obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Ruth. Beautiful body shot.
Voronin throws a big shot that misses.
Voronin fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruth in the body.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Voronin defends it well.
Voronin lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling a little - Voronin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Ruth slips under a jab from Voronin.
A nice side step and Ruth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Voronin defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Voronin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Ruth walks into a stiff left hand from Voronin.
A low kick from Voronin misses
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voronin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Voronin lands a slapping body shot.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Voronin lands with a hook. Ruth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Voronin's shoulder, as Voronin tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Voronin throws a lazy head kick
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronin lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruth off the cage and back into range.
Voronin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voronin throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Voronin avoids it easily.
Voronin connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Voronin misses.
Ruth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruth sizes up Voronin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voronin scores with a nice head shot.
Voronin lands a slapping body shot.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruth's calf.
Ruth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Voronin with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruth walks into a stiff left hand from Voronin.#T4#
Voronin scores with a punch to the head.
Voronin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruth is out of range and Voronin settles back down.
Ruth wants to counter the offense by Voronin and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voronin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Voronin throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
Voronin misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
Voronin misses the jab.
Voronin looks for the body kick but Ruth saw that one coming.
Ruth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Voronin.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Voronin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Voronin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Voronin scores with a nice head shot.
Andriy Voronin is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Voronin cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voronin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Voronin feints a jab promting Ruth to slip. Voronin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Voronin dips to his left and cracks Ruth with an uppercut!
Voronin lands a jab to the nose.
Voronin lands a jab.
Voronin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruth wants to counter the offense by Voronin and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Voronin with a nice cross.#T1#
Voronin connects with a solid leg kick.
Voronin lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruth checks a leg kick.
Ruth shoots in and drives through. Voronin sprawls well.
Voronin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Voronin tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ruth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Voronin has got the better of the exchanges.
Voronin misses with a low kick as Ruth jumps back.
Voronin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruth wants to counter with a clinch but Voronin pushes him away.
Nice shot lands for Voronin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voronin.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voronin.#T2#
Voronin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruth backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruth takes a step back to recover.
Ruth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voronin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruth! But no joy.
Ruth 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voronins head.
Ruth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronin backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Voronin tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Ruth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Voronin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Ruth.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ruth.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Ruth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ruth gets control of Voronin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Voronin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruth is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Voronin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth cracks Voronin with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Ruth scores with a takedown into Voronin's guard.
Voronin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruth dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Voronin is looking to get back to his feet here but Ruth is keeping cool and he's managed to take Voronin's back.
Voronin is trying to get back to his feet but Ruth has full control of the position and if anything, Voronin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ruth lands strikes to the head.
Ruth is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Well, with Ruth on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Voronin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ruth is looking to control Voronin but Voronin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Voronin is trying to stand back up.
Ruth is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Voronin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruth wants to counter with a clinch but Voronin pushes him away.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Voronin was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth trying to control but Voronin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth prevents Voronin from getting back to his feet.
Voronin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ruth works over Voronin with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth trying to control but Voronin is working from the bottom.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Voronin's brow. #T1#
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Voronin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Voronin is looking to stand up but Ruth isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Voronin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ruth presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
Ruth lands a right hand. #T2#
A short left from Voronin.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
John Ruth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Ruth on the inside.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Voronin.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voronin.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Ruth.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Voronin.
Voronin lands a shoulder strike.
Ruth lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Voronin gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voronin prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruth working aggressively here.
Voronin tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ruth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Voronin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Voronin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Voronin thuds a left hand into Ruth's body.
Voronin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Voronin.
Voronin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voronin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voronin.
#T4#
Voronin moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Ruth throws out a counter right but Voronin avoids it with no problem.
Ruth tries to clinch up.
Voronin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Voronin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Voronin tenderised Ruth's leg. Ruth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Voronin throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voronin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A slow jab from Voronin misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voronin, right into the meat.
Voronin scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth wants to counter with a clinch but Voronin pushes him away.
Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Voronin connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
Voronin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruth slips a straight right by Voronin.
A jab lands there for Voronin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with a hook.
Voronin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruth's hands.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Voronin lands a right hook to the body.
Ruth checks a low kick from Voronin.
Ruth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Voronin connects with the punch.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voronin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Voronin throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronin thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voronin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin motions for Ruth to come forward. Voronin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Voronin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voronin lands a nice looking body kick.
Voronin tries to clinch there but Ruth circles away.
#T2#
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Ruth is looking to clinch.
Voronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin throws a leg kick that misses.
Voronin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Voronin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voronin connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Voronin. #TD2#
Ruth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruth scores with punches from side control.
Voronin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ruth is controlling him well.
Ruth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Voronin is trying to buck Ruth off.
Ruth working the ground and pound.
Ruth wants to control but Voronin is keeping him busy.
Voronin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruth cracks Voronin with a big elbow.
Ruth scores with punches from side control.
Ruth lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Voronin wants to get back to his feet.
Ruth working the body and head with strikes.
Ruth lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Voronin is rocked!#SUB2#
Ruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Voronin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ruth has hold of Voronin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Voronin seems comfortable defending it but Ruth has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Voronin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Voronin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruth couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Ruth!
John Ruth is the new middleweight champion!
John Ruth very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) 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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PSE 37
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Wolff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolff tries to work over Ruth's front leg with a kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wolff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolff cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolff pinned against the cage. Wolff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolff throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Wolff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolff has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wolff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolff lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruth has time to react.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ruth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bartholomäus Wolff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
Ruth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruth's hands.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolff to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolff.
Wolff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruth.
Ruth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruth scrambles back to his feet.
Wolff moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Wolff scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Ruth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Wolff connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolff misses the shot to the body.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wolff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolff connects with a body shot.
Ruth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolff misses with a kick to the body.
Wolff throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolff prevents Ruth from improving position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ruth.
Ruth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wolff some visible discomfort.
Ruth working away.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Ruth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ruth is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wolff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Ruth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wolff is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Wolff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruth.
#SUB#
Ruth is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolff is defending well. #SUB#
Ruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolff, who protects the arm well.
Wolff is not content to let Ruth control the position. #T4#
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.
Ruth scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Ruth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruth is trying to ground and pound but Wolff uses the momentary lack of control by Ruth to regain half guard.
Wolff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wolff lands a body shot.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolff but Wolff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruth cracks Wolff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolff moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolff scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Wolff.
Wolff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Wolff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolff.
Wolff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolff throws a solid leg kick but Ruth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolff.
As Wolff tries to get set, Ruth tries to push him back and clinch up but Wolff manages to avoid the attempt.
Wolff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A slow jab from Wolff misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wolff.
Wolff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolff swings widly with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolff lands a jab to the nose.
Wolff lands with a kick to the temple. Ruth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolff scores with a spinning back kick!
Wolff cracks the inside of Ruth's front leg.
Wolff misses with a body kick.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wolff lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Wolff does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth works Wolff's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Wolff tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruth is looking to clinch.
Wolff 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.
Wolff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Wolff tenderised Ruth's leg. Ruth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruth digs a good hook to Wolff's body.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolff.
Wolff misses with a shot to the body
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wolff. That one must have hurt.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolff.
A good leg kick by Wolff.
Wolff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wolff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruth takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Ruth throws a body punch but Wolff moves out of range.
Ruth throws a hook but Wolff avoids it easily.
Wolff misses with a looping right.
Ruth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolff connects with a jab.
Wolff is looking to land body kicks.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ruth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolff scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruth slips under a jab from Wolff.
Wolff throws the kick towards the body but Ruth avoids it.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Wolff throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Wolff tries to get set, Ruth tries to push him back and clinch up but Wolff manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4##TD#
Ruth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Wolff is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruth.
Ruth trying to control the action but Wolff is working from the bottom.
Ruth prevents Wolff from improving his position.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomäus Wolff 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.
#R3#
Wolff tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Ruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wolff dodges the ground and pound from Ruth.
Ruth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ruth grinds an elbow into Wolff's temple.
Wolff wants to control but Ruth postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth cracks Wolff with a big elbow.
Ruth works to advance to full mount. Wolff defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wolff working to try and regain half guard.
Ruth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ruth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolff looks a forlorn figure.
Ruth working Wolff over with strikes here.
Ruth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wolff's face.
Ruth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruth loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wolff scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ruth land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ruth stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his light heavyweight title!
John Ruth managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PSE 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Ingesson catches Ruth right on the button with a cross.
Ingesson moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Ingesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ingesson.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ingesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth misses with an uppercut
and Ingesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth works Ingesson's body with a nice hook.
Ruth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ingesson misses.#T1#
Ingesson misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth throws a body punch but Ingesson moves out of range.
Ingesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
Ingesson misses with an uppercut.
Ruth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingesson scores with a jab.#T2#
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Ingesson.
Ruth jabs Ingesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingesson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ingesson finds it's way through Ruth's defenses.
Ingesson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Ingesson misses with a left hand
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Ingesson slips the punch.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Ingesson is out of range.
Ingesson slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ingesson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ingesson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ingesson throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruth defending well as Ingesson loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Ingesson misses #KD#
and Ruth counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ingesson! Ruth lets Ingesson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ingesson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ingvar Ingesson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth counters with a right hand from hell and Ingesson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his light heavyweight title!
John Ruth made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
Ingvar Ingesson spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Event:
PSE 23
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pendragon swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
#TD#
Ruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pendragon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Pendragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ruth working over Pendragon with some ground and pound. Pendragon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pendragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ruth lands a big elbow.
Pendragon is working to get back to half guard.
Ruth controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Pendragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Pendragon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ruth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth lands a couple of good shots and Pendragon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ruth throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pendragon could be in trouble here!
Ruth connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pendragon to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pendragon just trying to survive but Ruth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pendragon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ruth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pendragon for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Ruth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Pendragon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pendragon wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pendragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Pendragon taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Pendragon's temple.
Pendragon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Pendragon looking for submissions off his back.
Pendragon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ruth from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruth lands a nice short elbow.
Pendragon is pressing down on Ruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruth cracks Pendragon with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruth misses the jab.
Ruth throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruth rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pendragon.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth throws a jab when Pendragon was well out of range.
Ruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Pendragon counters with a left to the body.
Pendragon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth cracks Pendragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ruth slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Ruth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruth misses the target.
Ruth stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Pendragon lands a leg kick that knocks Ruth off balance momentarily.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Ruth lands a jab to Pendragon's midsection.#CL#
Ruth moves into the clinch successfully.
Pendragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pendragon tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruth has Pendragon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendragon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ruth scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruth has been working on his balance at Q Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pendragon.
Ruth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Pendragon takes one to the chin there.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
#TD#
Ruth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruth lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Pendragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pendragon looking to control.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Pendragon.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Pendragon.
Ruth trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Pendragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pendragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU2#
Ruth is working an open guard so Pendragon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 John Ruth will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Ruth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Ruth clinches up against the cage.
Ruth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Pendragon flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Pendragon cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth lands a jab.
Ruth throws a series of strikes that have Pendragon backpedaling.
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.#TD#
Ruth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pendragon!
Ruth is working Pendragon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pendragon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ruth working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ruth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pendragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Pendragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pendragon's brow.
Ruth is working Pendragon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pendragon's brow.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pendragon is pulling down on Ruth's head to control his posture.
Ruth is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pendragon's brow.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Ruth trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Pendragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pendragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pendragon controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Pendragon has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Pendragon looking to control.
Ruth stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Ruth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendragon, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruth.
Ruth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pendragon prevents it.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Ruth back against the cage.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Ruth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands a body punch.
Ruth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruth has Pendragon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendragon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
Pendragon tries to break the clinch but Ruth is controlling the position.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Ruth.
#T1#
Pendragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruth gets an underhook and turns Pendragon into the cage.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Pendragon trying to stall but Ruth improves his position.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth tries to score a body lock takedown but Pendragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Ruth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pendragon.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruth scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Pendragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruth smiles and moves away.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Pendragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Pendragon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Ruth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruth from advancing position.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruth tries to pass to full mount but Pendragon defends it.
Pendragon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Pendragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth distracts Pendragon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Pendragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Ruth stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!#REVB#
Pendragon won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Pendragon postures up.
Ruth has a closed guard, preventing Pendragon from standing up.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Pendragon tries to pass.
Pendragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ruth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pendragon has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth had his way with Arthur Pendragon in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruth misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruth.
Pendragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Pendragon's temple. #T1#
Ruth trying to control the action but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Pendragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruth lands a nice short elbow.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Pendragon is defending the position.
Pendragon tries to get to full guard but Ruth has control of the leg.
Pendragon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Pendragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pendragon is looking to control Ruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendragon avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pendragon actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth 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.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Pendragon is looking to control Ruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendragon avoid being mounted?
Pendragon is looking to improve his position.
Ruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pendragon wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruth prevents Pendragon from improving his position.
Ruth working Pendragon over with strikes. #T3#
Ruth winds up and cracks Pendragon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruth winds up and cracks Pendragon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon trying to control here.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Pendragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pendragon wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB#
Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Pendragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pendragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruth working the head and body with strikes.
Ruth 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.
Ruth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pendragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth is the new light heavyweight champion!
John Ruth made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PSE 20
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Farfy Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farfy Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farfy Iii staying out of range there.
Farfy Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farfy Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farfy Iii throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.
Ruth moves to clinch but Farfy Iii breaks away
and Farfy Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Farfy Iii digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
Ruth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farfy Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Farfy Iii digs a good hook to Ruth's body.
#T1#
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfy Iii misses with a looping left.
Farfy Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farfy Iii takes one on the button.
No joy there for Farfy Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farfy Iii. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farfy Iii with a hook.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Farfy Iii moves away and avoids it.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfy Iii leaves Ruth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.#T2#
Farfy Iii scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Farfy Iii misses.
Ruth tests Farfy Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farfy Iii throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth shoots for a double leg takedown but Farfy Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Ruth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Farfy Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farfy Iii misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farfy Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Ruth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farfy Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farfy Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farfy Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ruth.
Farfy Iii tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Farfy Iii back against the cage.
Ruth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farfy Iii or not.
Farfy Iii takes a shot to the head.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth tries for a takedown but Farfy Iii manages to get underhooks.
Johan Farfy Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Farfy Iii blocks a body shot from Ruth.
A nice left hand lands by Ruth.
Farfy Iii misses with some punches.
Ruth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth working aggressively here.
Farfy Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Ruth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ruth postures up in Farfy Iii's guard and throws a big left but Farfy Iii blocks it. #T4#
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth is working Farfy Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Farfy Iii wants to get back to his feet but Ruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Farfy Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farfy Iii misses with a body shot
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Farfy Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
Ruth works Farfy Iii's body with a nice hook.
Ruth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johan Farfy Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farfy Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farfy Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farfy Iii tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farfy Iii thuds a left hand into Ruth's body.#T1#
Farfy Iii missing with a left hand there. Ruth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farfy Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Farfy Iii lands with a nice combination. Ruth backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farfy Iii!
Farfy Iii throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Farfy Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Farfy Iii swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Ruth counters with a left hand that sends Farfy Iii to the canvas! #ROC2#
Farfy Iii is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Farfy Iii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruth postures up in Farfy Iii's guard and throws a big left but Farfy Iii blocks it.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruth loads up on a big left hand. Farfy Iii felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ruth looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Farfy Iii can't hide his disappointment, as Ruth celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth!
John Ruth opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaziri I I I's guard.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Vaziri I I I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaziri I I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vaziri I I I working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth is working Vaziri I I I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Ruth trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a solid left hand.
Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Vaziri I I I has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a solid left hand.#T3#
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Vaziri I I I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaziri I I I swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaziri I I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaziri I I I has wrist control.#T4#
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth works over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaziri I I I's head.
Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vaziri I I I is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Ruth gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Vaziri I I I throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vaziri I I I throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Vaziri I I I's shoulder, as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaziri I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target.
Vaziri I I I needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
Vaziri I I I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaziri I I I can do to turn this around?
Ruth slips a jab and a cross from Vaziri I I I.
Ruth connects with a right hand. Vaziri I I I shakes it off.#T1#
Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Ruth slips the punch.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Vaziri I I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaziri I I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaziri I I I steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruth.
Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaziri I I I tries to sprawl out of it but Ruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaziri I I I manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Ruth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth looks for a takedown but Vaziri I I I sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaziri I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaziri I I I throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
Vaziri I I I throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruth defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaziri I I I fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth misses with a double jab
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ruth tests Vaziri I I I's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaziri I I I cracks Ruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ruth clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Vaziri I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaziri I I I jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaziri I I I backs up against the cage.
Ruth throws a body punch but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Vaziri I I I throws a wild body kick that Ruth sees coming a mile off.
Ruth lands a jab.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Vaziri I I I lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruth backs up against the cage.
Ruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaziri I I I defends it nicely.#T3#
Ruth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I.
Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth connects with a single shot there.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaziri I I I.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaziri I I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes.
Vaziri I I I throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaziri I I I.
A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target.
Ruth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Vaziri I I I #TD#
and Ruth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vaziri I I I controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself. #T4#
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Vaziri I I I looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Vaziri I I I is breathing heavily.
Ruth is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Vaziri I I I keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hossein Vaziri I I I will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruth thuds his right hand into Vaziri I I I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vaziri I I I wants to slow Ruth down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Ruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaziri I I I to the mat! Vaziri I I I manages to get full guard.
Vaziri I I I working a defensive guard here.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vaziri I I I is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth is working Vaziri I I I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vaziri I I I trying to control the position.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Vaziri I I I is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Vaziri I I I is rocked!#T2##SUB2#
Vaziri I I I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Vaziri I I I takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?#SUB2#
Vaziri I I I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaziri I I I seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2#
Vaziri I I I looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Vaziri I I I has momentary wrist control but Ruth slips an elbow through the middle.
Vaziri I I I controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth gets to his feet and stands over Vaziri I I I, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vaziri I I I felt that one! Ruth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vaziri I I I from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth!
John Ruth very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) 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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Event:
PSE 13
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruth circles away.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Ruth.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruth shoots in for a double leg but Sha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth has a takedown stuffed.
As Ruth backs away, Sha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sha as Ruth shoots in.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruth just manages to avoid it.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruth moves out of range as Sha strikes.
Ruth stuns Sha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.
Ruth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruth tries to avoid it but Sha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruth to the ground. Ruth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruth's coach down at Q Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ruth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sha as he jumps to the side.
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.#T2#
Sha walks into a straight right hand from Ruth.
Sha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruth's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ruth clinches with his opponent.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Ruth has closed the distance and engaged Sha in a clinch.
#BC#
Sha breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Sha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Ruth misses with a body shot
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruth. Ruth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruth misses the jab.
Sha moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Sha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4##SUB2#
Sha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sha has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Sha scoring with some ground and pound.
Sha looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sha is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sha trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Sha preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Ruth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
Sha moves out of range as Ruth strikes.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ruth is looking for a triangle but Sha pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Ruth is pulling down on Sha's head to control his posture.
Sha wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving. #T2#
Sha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sha trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Sha working some strikes from top position.
Sha working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Ruth working for a triangle but Sha defends it easily.
Sha wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sha defends it easily.
Sha postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Seb Sha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sha stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Sha advances to full mount.
Ruth wants to hold on but Sha pushes him away.
Ruth is desperately trying to improve his position but Sha has a good base and remains in mount.
Sha dominating with strikes here.
Ruth tries to reverse the position but Sha maintains control.
Ruth is bucking up trying to escape but Sha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth tries to hold on but Sha postures up.
A nice elbow there by Sha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sha clobbers Ruth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sha keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Sha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sha somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a right hand to the body.
Sha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ruth tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Ruth swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sha as he jumps to the side.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sha but Sha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Sha throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Ruth misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Sha.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sha wants to pass the guard but Ruth is defending well.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Ruth's head.
Sha prevents Ruth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ruth actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruth won't allow Sha to pass to mount.
Ruth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruth is refusing to be controlled, as Sha sits in half guard.
Ruth trying to hold on to Sha's head to control him but Sha postures up.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Sha there.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Ruth is trying to maintain the position but Sha is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruth defends it well.
Ruth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruth manages to get to full guard.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha is in close to Ruth's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Ruth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sha uses it to pass to side control.
Ruth wants to control but Sha postures up.
Sha working the ground and pound.
Sha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruth sneaks back into half guard.
Sha wants to pass to mount but Ruth is defending the position.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
Seb Sha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BOTBC The end
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Pendragon misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruth. That snapped Pendragon's head back.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pendragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruth is able to avoid easily.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruth shoots in and drives through. Pendragon sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pendragon misses with the combination.
Ruth slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Ruth misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Ruth drives through with a takedown into Pendragon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Pendragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruth postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
Ruth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Q Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pendragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Pendragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pendragon is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Pendragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth cracks Pendragon with a solid left hand.
Ruth is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.#T3#
Pendragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Pendragon looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruth is working Pendragon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pendragon seems keen to control Ruth's posture.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Ruth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pendragon has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruth passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Pendragon is looking to control Ruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendragon avoid being mounted?
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ruth seems to be working for a kimura but Pendragon defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruth tries to bum rush Pendragon with a series of wild strikes but Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pendragon is looking for a counter combo.
Pendragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pendragon slips a jab and a cross from Ruth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Pendragon keeps it at a distance.
Ruth dives in and grabs Pendragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pendragon pushes down on Ruth's head and hops out.
Pendragon stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Ruth.
Pendragon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendragon connects with a nice looking jab.
Pendragon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth connects with a body shot.
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pendragon takes one to the chin there.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pendragon's head.#TD2#
Ruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pendragon manages to get back to half guard.
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Pendragon actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pendragon wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Ruth thows a huge punch but Pendragon dodges it nicely.
Pendragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Ruth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Pendragon trying to control from the bottom.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pendragon is looking to improve his position.
Ruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Pendragon is defending the position.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pendragon taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth thows a huge punch but Pendragon dodges it nicely.
Ruth is keen to just control but Pendragon is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ruth is nestled in close to Pendragon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Pendragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pendragon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruth working Pendragon over with strikes.
Pendragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth. #SUB2#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura but Pendragon is defending well.
Ruth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though.
Ground and pound from Ruth.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruth 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.
Ruth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though.
Ruth prevents Pendragon from improving his position.#T4#
Pendragon is pressing down on Ruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Pendragon is trying to keep Ruth in close.
#SUB#
Pendragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pendragon keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon 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.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Pendragon slips a jab from Ruth.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon misses with a two punch combination.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruth throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
Pendragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pendragon at a distance.
A left lands for Ruth.
Pendragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Ruth.#TD2#
Ruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Pendragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!#REVR##SUB2#
Ruth is looking for a triangle but Pendragon pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Pendragon is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Pendragon passes Ruth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruth trying to control here.
#T3#
Pendragon tries to pass to full mount but Ruth defends it.
Pendragon moves into full mount! Ruth won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Pendragon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ruth manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ruth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruth trying to control here.
#T4##SUB#
Pendragon is working for a kimura but Ruth is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back.
Ruth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Ruth misses.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farfy Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Ruth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farfy Iii.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Farfy Iii manages to avoid it.
Farfy Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Farfy Iii enables Ruth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farfy Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Farfy Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Farfy Iii defends easily.
#SUB#
Ruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farfy Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Farfy Iii from controlling successfully.
Farfy Iii distracts Ruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.
Farfy Iii with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farfy Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Farfy Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farfy Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Farfy Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farfy Iii controls the pace.#SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Farfy Iii defends easily.
Farfy Iii pushing down on Ruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farfy Iii connects with a nice short shot to Ruth's temple. #SUB2#
Ruth is defending against the submission attempts here by Farfy Iii.
Ruth gets full guard.#SUB#
Ruth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farfy Iii defends well.#SUB#
Ruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Farfy Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farfy Iii preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farfy Iii defends it easily.
Ruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Farfy Iii from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ruth has his foot on Farfy Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farfy Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Farfy Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farfy Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Farfy Iii throws an elbow but Ruth slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farfy Iii off and has taken his back!#T3#
Farfy Iii wants to control his opponent's hands but Ruth gets his hands free.
Farfy Iii is taking damage to the body and head.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position but Ruth manages to sink in the hooks.
Ruth has Farfy Iii flattened out and is raining down punches.
Farfy Iii is trying to break free.
Farfy Iii keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruth is not going to allow Farfy Iii to sit and survive in this position.
Ruth lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruth lands a shot to the body.
Ruth softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ruth is hanging on to Farfy Iii's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Farfy Iii is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Ruth scores with punches from the back.
#ROC#
Farfy Iii is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth punishes Farfy Iii with strikes from the back mount.
Farfy Iii trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ruth throwing damaging strikes from the back! Farfy Iii could be in trouble here!
Farfy Iii is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?#SUB#
Ruth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farfy Iii trying to control but not successfully.
Farfy Iii is covering up but some of the strikes from Ruth are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Ruth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Farfy Iii trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Farfy Iii right now.
Farfy Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruth loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Farfy Iii hold on?
Farfy Iii is holding onto Ruth's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Ruth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Farfy Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Farfy Iii tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Farfy Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruth under the eye.
A jab from Farfy Iii finds it's way through Ruth's defenses.
Ruth lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farfy Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farfy Iii lands a body shot.
Farfy Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farfy Iii doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Farfy Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farfy Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth tries to throw a body punch but Farfy Iii avoids it by throwing Ruth back against the cage.
Ruth scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Ruth has picked Farfy Iii up - he's going for a ride! Ruth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Ruth working the head and body with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruth here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farfy Iii is trying to control but can't.
Ruth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farfy Iii can do to turn this around?
Farfy Iii wants to control but Ruth is having none of it.#SUB#
Ruth has control of Farfy Iii's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Farfy Iii regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Farfy Iii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruth prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position.#T2#
Farfy Iii moves into full guard.
Farfy Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruth is pulling down on Farfy Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Farfy Iii, at least for the moment.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farfy Iii throwing strikes from guard but Ruth blocks nicely.
Ruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farfy Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farfy Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farfy Iii wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Farfy Iii trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
Farfy Iii throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Farfy Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruth trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Farfy Iii working a defensive guard but Ruth passes into half guard.
Farfy Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farfy Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Farfy Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth works over Farfy Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth is working Farfy Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farfy Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Farfy Iii, not yet.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farfy Iii. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Farfy Iii. That snapped Ruth's head back.
Farfy Iii misses the shot to the body.
Ruth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farfy Iii's hands.
Farfy Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farfy Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Farfy Iii.
Ruth tries to clinch but Farfy Iii moves out of range.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruth. That snapped Farfy Iii's head back.
Farfy Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruth's head backwards.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Farfy Iii slips a jab and a cross from Ruth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Farfy Iii lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Farfy Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Ruth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
Ruth lands a nice hook to Farfy Iii's body. Farfy Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farfy Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Farfy Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farfy Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Farfy Iii misses with the combination.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth wants to clinch.
Johan Farfy Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Farfy Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Farfy Iii moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Farfy Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Farfy Iii moved out of range nicely.
Farfy Iii defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Farfy Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farfy Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Farfy Iii as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Ruth.
Farfy Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfy Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Farfy Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farfy Iii.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfy Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruth scores with a nice right hand.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farfy Iii! But no joy.#T3#
Farfy Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Farfy Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth slips a jab from Farfy Iii.
A jab from Ruth does it's job there.
Farfy Iii throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Farfy Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruth defending well as Farfy Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Farfy Iii swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Farfy Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Farfy Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Ruth closes the distance and pushes Farfy Iii back into the cage.
Farfy Iii misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Ruth manages to break the clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farfy Iii works Ruth's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth lands with a nice combination. Farfy Iii backs away looking to recover.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch up but Ruth keeps it at a distance.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Farfy Iii throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfy Iii is just out of range.
Farfy Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Ruth catches Farfy Iii right on the button with a cross.
Farfy Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Farfy Iii looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Ruth lands a really nice looking cross but Farfy Iii seems unphased.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Farfy Iii.
Good exchange - Farfy Iii coming out on top.
Ruth staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Ruth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Ruth waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Johan Farfy Iii spoke after the fight, saying 'Cocaine .. Helluva drug !'.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1A
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruth to score with a decent uppercut.
Montana thows a leg kick but Ruth checks it
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Montana is looking to clinch but Ruth is avoiding it.
Montana tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth with a hook.
Montana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montana as he avoids it easily. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Montana works on Ruth's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montana.
Montana digs a good hook to Ruth's body.
#CL#
Ruth tries to keep at a distance but Montana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Ruth works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Montana wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth is working Montana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth being controlled here momentarily.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Montana!#REVR##SUB2#
Ruth has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Montana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montana has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SU#
Montana stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Leon Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Montana closes the distance and pushes Ruth back into the cage.#BC#
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Montana.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ruth dips to his left and cracks Montana with an uppercut!
Montana scores with a one two! Ruth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montana as he avoids it easily.
Montana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Montana tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruth. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Montana is out of range.
Montana is looking to counter the offense by Ruth and move into the clinch.
We've been told by Montana's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Montana closes the distance and pushes Ruth back into the cage.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Ruth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Montana regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ruth has gone for a leg lock! Montana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruth's guard.#REVR##T1#
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet.
Ruth being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Montana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montana is looking to stand up but Ruth won't let him.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruth on the ground.
Ruth working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
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.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruth is looking to reverse the position.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruth sneaks back into half guard.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruth gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ruth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Montana is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ruth.
Ruth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Ruth is pressing down on Montana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montana is holding on for now.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruth.
Ruth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Montana taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
Ruth is stalling here. Montana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ruth tries to improve position but can't.
Montana working away.
Ruth is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Montana working away.
Ruth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Montana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montana tries to get to full guard but Ruth has control of the leg.
Ruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura but Montana is defending well.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Ruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Montana has managed to clinch.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Ruth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ruth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montana moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montana.
Ruth with a hook.
Ruth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruth.
Leon Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ruth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Montana.
Ruth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Montana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well.
Montana thows a leg kick but Ruth checks it
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth jabs at Montana's body.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
#T3#
Montana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montana walks into a jab.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montana under the eye.
Ruth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Montana rushes Ruth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruth checks a low kick from Montana.
Ruth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Montana closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ruth counter with a right hand. #T4##TD2#
Ruth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth cracks Montana with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Ruth waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Lupe 15
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald is controlling Ruth's posture.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth is fighting to break McDonald 's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ruth drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Ruth off! Ruth jumps back into McDonald 's guard.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald 's brow. #T1#
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald .
McDonald controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald 's head.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald has his hands on Ruth's head, controlling the position.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ruth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ruth is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Ruth. Beautiful body shot.
Ruth throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald slips a straight right by Ruth.
McDonald unleashes a big counter combination but Ruth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Ruth drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald .
McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald is pulling down on Ruth's head to control his posture.
Ruth stands up over McDonald , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ruth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald pulls Ruth in to control the position.
Ruth is in close to McDonald 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
McDonald has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ruth is trying to control but can't.
Ruth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruth moves into full guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.#T3#
McDonald trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruth working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.#SUB#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald .
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth lands with a shot to the body.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald .
McDonald feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
McDonald takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruth throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cletus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ruth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McDonald 's guard.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald pulls Ruth in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruth from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruth controls the pace.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cletus McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Ruth sprawls well.
A solid body kick from McDonald .
Ruth is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Ruth moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruth throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald blocks a jab.
And McDonald responds with a good body kick, but Ruth manages to step out the way in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Event:
Lupe 10
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruth blocks a jab.
Pederson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
Pederson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.#TD#
Ruth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pederson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Pederson pushes Ruth off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Ruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Pederson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norman Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pederson drops his hands momentarily and Ruth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Ruth. No joy for Pederson on that attempt.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Pederson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Pederson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pederson tries to move into range but Ruth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pederson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Pederson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pederson throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Pederson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pederson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pederson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pederson walks into a jab.
Ruth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Pederson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson misses with a combination
and Ruth counters with a nice body shot.
Pederson scores with a head kick.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pederson throws out the jab.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Ruth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John Ruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Pederson.
Ruth connects with the punch.
Ruth misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Ruth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pederson throws a combination that misses
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth lands the left hand.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pederson. Pederson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Pederson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Nice sprawl there from Ruth as Pederson shoots in.#T3#
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.#TD#
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pederson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth is working Pederson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Pederson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Pederson is keeping the position.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Pederson is retaining full guard.
Ruth works over Pederson with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Pederson is keeping the position.
Ruth stands up over Pederson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pederson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ruth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pederson.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth lands a really nice looking cross but Pederson seems unphased.
#TD#
Ruth looking to score a takedown here. Pederson is defending well but Ruth drives through and ends up in Pederson's guard.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pederson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pederson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pederson's brow.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruth here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ruth pushing down on Pederson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pederson taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pederson's head.
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ruth is working for a kimura here but Pederson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ruth's guard.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pederson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ruth has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pederson is looking to defend but Ruth has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pederson! Ruth pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pederson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Ruth!
John Ruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Justesen slips a straight right by Ruth.
Justesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruth connects with a jab.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruth is looking to regain half guard here but Justesen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruth is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth manages to get back to half guard.
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruth defending well though.
Ruth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Justesen lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Justesen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Justesen lands a couple of good shots and Ruth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ruth is trying to break free.
Justesen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ruth hold on?!
Ruth grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Justesen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Justesen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Justesen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ruth turns into Justesen and is now in his guard.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Justesen's head.
Justesen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justesen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Justesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justesen holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justesen is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justesen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justesen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Justesen has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Justesen drops an elbow to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth keeping control of the position.
Ruth wants to control the action here but instead Justesen manages to pass to full mount!
Justesen with good strikes from the mount here!
Justesen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Justesen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ruth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Justesen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ruth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Justesen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Justesen avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Ruth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justesen lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth is looking to improve his position but Justesen isn't that keen on the idea.
Ruth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Justesen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ruth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruth is refusing to be controlled, as Justesen sits in half guard.
Ruth wants to get back to full guard but Justesen has mounted him!
Ruth tries to hold on but Justesen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Justesen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justesen pinned against the cage. Justesen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justesen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.#TD2#
Justesen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justesen cracks Ruth with a solid left hand.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Justesen postures up. #T1#
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Justesen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Justesen landing with the ground and pound.
Justesen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justesen trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Ruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justesen's guard. #REVR#
Justesen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Justesen, not yet.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Justesen keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Justesen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Justesen pulls Ruth in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Justesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justesen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justesen keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justesen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Justesen.
Justesen working a defensive guard here.
Justesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justesen has control of Ruth's left arm, preventing Ruth from doing any damage.
Ruth won't allow Justesen to sweep him here.
Justesen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Justesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justesen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Justesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Justesen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Justesen drives through with a takedown into Ruth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Ruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justesen's guard. #REVR#
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Justesen's brow.
Justesen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justesen wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Justesen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justesen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justesen looking to control.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justesen.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justesen.
Justesen throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justesen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justesen there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Ruth gets caught napping as Justesen dives in and scores a takedown. Ruth manages to retain guard.
Ruth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justesen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Justesen is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
Justesen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Justesen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Justesen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully.
Ruth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Justesen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruth is pressing down on Justesen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Justesen is trying to maintain the position but Ruth is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Justesen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruth throwing shots but Justesen is blocking nicely.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruth lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruth is pressing down on Justesen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Justesen is holding on for now.
Ruth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Justesen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justesen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Justesen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruth.
Justesen is holding on to half guard well.
Justesen manages to get to full guard.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Justesen looking to control.
Ruth throws a strike but Justesen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Justesen stands up over Ruth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ruth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Justesen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justesen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Justesen cracks Ruth with a solid left hand.
Justesen is in close to Ruth's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Justesen defends easily.
Ruth wants to hit a switch here but Justesen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruth there!
Justesen unloading with bombs!
Justesen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Justesen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Justesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Justesen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Justesen!
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Event:
RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Erwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Erwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erwin looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Ruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Erwin throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Erwin blocks a jab.
Erwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Erwin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Erwin slips under a jab from Ruth.
Ruth wants to clinch.
Ruth goes for a double leg but Erwin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Erwin continues to drive forward.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth connects with a right hand. Erwin shakes it off.
Ruth throws a hook but Erwin avoids it easily.
Erwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erwin blocks a jab.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Erwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Ruth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erwin counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erwin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
As Ruth backs off Erwin throws a huge counter combo but Ruth manages to avoid it all.
Erwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
Ruth cracks Erwin with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Erwin is rocked!
Ruth sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Erwin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Erwin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Ruth!
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Event:
OFC 328: Maneno vs Lafayette
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
McLovin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Ruth misses.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin thumps Ruth with a low kick.
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruth is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
McLovin connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
McLovin looks for the body kick but Ruth saw that one coming.
A lazy left from McLovin finds it's target.
Ruth misses the jab.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth connects with a body shot.
Ruth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLovin cracks Ruth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth throws a series of punches but McLovin avoids them all with ease.
Ruth throws a jab when McLovin was well out of range.
Ruth lands a nice shot that snaps McLovin's head back.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
It looked like McLovin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Ruth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McLovin looks for the body kick but Ruth saw that one coming.
Ruth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McLovin connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from McLovin misses.
Ruth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLovin defends it well.
McLovin moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Ruth throws a nice looking combination but McLovin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLovin connects with a body shot that sends Ruth's belly button to the back.
McLovin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
McLovin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control.
McLovin's coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ruth is working McLovin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ruth prevents McLovin from escaping the position.
Ruth with the ground and pound but McLovin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLovin to regain full guard.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but McLovin is retaining full guard.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. McLovin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by McLovin!#REVR#
Ruth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McLovin preventing the sweep.
Ruth keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruth is trying to keep McLovin in close.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth thows a huge punch but McLovin dodges it nicely.
#ES#
McLovin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ruth keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ruth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McLovin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
McLovin blocking some punches.
McLovin letting Ruth take a breather here.
Ruth slowing the pace effectively.
Ruth receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McLovin letting Ruth take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fagell McLovin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ruth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruth fails to land with a series of punches.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Fagell McLovin is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth moves out of range as McLovin throws a body kick.
Ruth scores with a jab to the head.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.#TD2#
Ruth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McLovin's guard.
Ruth cracks McLovin with a solid left hand.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
McLovin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruth stands up over McLovin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but McLovin is keeping the position.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruth postures up in McLovin's guard and throws a big left but McLovin blocks it.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth wants to control from the top but McLovin keeps moving.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
McLovin wants to stand and escape but Ruth is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McLovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and McLovin counters with a one-two to the body.
McLovin tries to score with a low kick but Ruth moves his leg out of the way.
Ruth dips to his left and cracks McLovin with an uppercut!
Ruth 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.#T3#
McLovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLovin is looking to wear down Ruth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
McLovin throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Ruth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLovin defends it well.
McLovin throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by McLovin.
McLovin slips under a jab from Ruth.
Ruth throws a hook but McLovin blocks it.
McLovin blocks a jab.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown but McLovin shows good takedown defense.
McLovin moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Ruth fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruth digs a good hook to McLovin's body.
Nice defenses there by McLovin.#T4#
McLovin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLovin staying out of range there.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLovin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruth if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLovin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick from McLovin.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
McLovin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. McLovin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fagell McLovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLovin.
A big left from Ruth misses.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
McLovin throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
so Ruth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLovin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ruth throws a hook but McLovin avoids it easily.
Ruth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
McLovin throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLovin.
Ruth throws the left hand but McLovin avoids the punch easily.
Ruth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
McLovin lands a lovely overhand right.
McLovin scores with a head kick. Ruth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McLovin lands a body shot.
Ruth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLovin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruth takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLovin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLovin throws a chopping leg kick but Ruth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McLovin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by McLovin.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLovin.
McLovin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLovin defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth ducks right into an uppercut from McLovin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruth, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruth tries for a takedown but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Ruth misses with a straight left.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and McLovin counters with a left to the body.
McLovin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLovin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for McLovin.
Ruth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLovin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLovin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but McLovin moved out of range.
McLovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLovin slips a jab from Ruth.
McLovin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLovin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Ruth misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Ruth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin scores with a punch to the head.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt.
McLovin defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLovin can pounce on him.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
McLovin misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
McLovin thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLovin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLovin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruth's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth slips a jab from McLovin.
A good leg kick by McLovin.
McLovin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
#TD2#
Ruth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McLovin quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLovin to regain full guard.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLovin's head.
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLovin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fagell McLovin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLovin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
Fagell McLovin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 322: BK vs Loveladdy II
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Ruth does no damage.
Huia swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Huia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Huia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruth.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruth in his tracks.
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
Huia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huia looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Huia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
Huia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Huia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruth scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruth scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruth lands with a straight right. Huia didn't see that one coming.
Hone Huia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth 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.
#ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Huia tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Ruth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oh Huia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruth is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Ruth has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Huia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ruth is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Huia pulls down on the head and he's put Ruth to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hone Huia!
A relieved looking Hone Huia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLIV
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Ruth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth connects with a jab.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Ruth defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ruth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruth 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.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruth.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruth off the cage and back into range.
Ruth dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Ruth's head and hops out.
Ruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth 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.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel scores with a jab.
Ruth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel works over Ruth's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel slips a jab from Ruth.
As Ruth looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Ruth just gets out of the way.
Steel cracks the inside of Ruth's front leg.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Ruth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Steel scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Ruth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Ruth lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel walks into a jab.
Ruth jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel 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.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth 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.
#R2#
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Ruth postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it. #T1#
Ruth postures up.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel pulls Ruth in to control the position.
Ruth is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Steel!#REVR#
Steel preventing the sweep.
Ruth is still trying to improve position.
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruth sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth gets back to full guard.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Steel postures up. #T3#
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel passes Ruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruth is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruth wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth misses with a wild combination.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruth 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Ruth goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel scores with a jab.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
James Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruth's head.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Ruth - just one landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Ruth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Steel catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Ruth coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Ruth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruth cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruth momentarily.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruth.
James Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Steel slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruth's head.
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Ruth misses the jab.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ruth lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Ruth fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel!
Ruth working away.
Ruth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel prevents Ruth from moving into mount.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Ruth wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #T4#
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Ruth keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Ruth controlling the position.
Steel is not content to let Ruth control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Steel.
I think Ruth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLIII
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Handle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth misses with a straight right.
Handle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Ruth.
Nice sprawl there from Handle as Ruth shoots in.
Handle is looking to counter punch.
Handle throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
Ruth scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handle.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch.
Ruth lands a jab to Handle's midsection.
Handle throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Ruth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handle.
Handle avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Handle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth connects with a right hand. Handle shakes it off.
Handle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth scores with a body shot.
Handle throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.
Handle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.#T1#
Ruth misses with a straight right.
Handle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Ruth misses.
A slow jab from Handle misses its intended target.
Handle tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handle throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handle defends it well.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Handle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handle misses with a straight left.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Ruth.
Ruth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Handle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Handle duly obliges.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handle throws out the jab.
Ruth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Handle back to the cage. Ruth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruth slips a straight right by Handle.
Handle throws a head kick that misses.
Ruth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Handle is rocked!
A jab from Ruth misses.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Max Handle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handle misses with an uppercut. Ruth saw that one coming.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Handle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Handle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handle.
Handle throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Handle.
Ruth slips under a jab from Handle.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth scores with a nice right hand.
Ruth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handle's head backwards.
No joy there for Ruth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Ruth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Handle's head.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handle taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth tries to pass to full mount but Handle defends it.
Handle tries to get to full guard but Ruth has control of the leg. #T4#
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ruth is looking for a kimura here.
Handle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruth.
Handle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Ruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
Handle looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Handle slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth walks into a jab.
Handle throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
Handle connects with the punch.
Handle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruth in his tracks.
Handle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Handle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Handle misses with the combination.
Ruth throws a hook but Handle blocks it.
Handle throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
Max Handle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handle misses with a hook. Ruth ducked under it nicely.
Handle wants to slow Ruth down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Handle's shoulder, as Handle tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.#T1#
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Handle counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Handle.
Handle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Handle.
Ruth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handle tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Handle.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.
Ruth connects with a body shot.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Handle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Handle misses with a straight left.
Handle seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Ruth.#T2#
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Handle slips the punch.
Ruth scores with a sloppy right hand. Handle should have avoided that one.
Handle throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth lands a slapping body shot.
Handle throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Ruth.
Handle looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
Handle moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Handle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Handle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handle throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handle.
Ruth sizes up Handle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Handle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
#T3#
A big right from Ruth misses.
Handle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Nice body punch from Ruth.
Handle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth lands with a right that hurts Handle. Handle looks to clinch but Ruth throws a short knee that drops Handle. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John Ruth!
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Event:
OFC 307: Coleman vs Ramses
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Ironfist throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Ruth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ironfist is looking for a triangle but Ruth pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ironfist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruth is working Ironfist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ironfist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ironfist working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth works over Ironfist with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Ironfist is looking for a sweep. Ruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ironfist trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ironfist is looking for a sweep. Ruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruth lands with a punch from half guard.
Ironfist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.
Ruth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ironfist tries to roll over but Ruth keeps him under control.
Ruth working Ironfist over with strikes. #ROC2#
Ironfist is rocked!
Nice strikes from Ruth there.
Oh Ironfist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruth lands a big elbow - Ironfist is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ruth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth!
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Event:
OFC 302: Viral
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Coleman is looking to clinch but Ruth is avoiding it.
Coleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Ruth lands a jab to the nose.
Ruth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coleman slips a jab from Ruth.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Coleman shoots in and bounces Ruth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Ruth's brow.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Ruth blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving.
Coleman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ruth working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Ruth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruth controlling the position well.
Ruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman. #T3#
Ruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Ruth wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ruth controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Coleman throws a big counter combination but Ruth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Black Coleman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coleman slips a straight right by Ruth.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice cross by Coleman.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Coleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruth sprawls well initially but Coleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman is in close to Ruth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth looking to control.
Ruth wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth has his hands on Coleman's head, controlling the position.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.#T3#
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ruth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Coleman prevents Ruth from improving his position.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruth avoid being mounted?
Coleman moves nicely into side control.
Ruth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coleman's best efforts.#T4#
Ruth wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman is controlling the pace.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Ruth is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Ruth's hands, connecting with Ruth's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth has his hands clasped together around Coleman's back. He's all about the action.
Ruth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruth was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman advances position into side control!#T1#
Coleman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ruth tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.
Ruth is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman lands an elbow.
Coleman cracks Ruth with a big elbow.
Coleman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ruth is trying to improve his position.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coleman scores with punches from side control.
Coleman wants to control but Ruth is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coleman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Coleman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruth wants to control but Coleman postures up.#T3#
Ruth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Coleman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Black Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coleman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ruth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Coleman prevents Ruth from getting the reversal.
Ruth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Ruth is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Coleman!
Black Coleman made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Angel connects with a leg kick. Ruth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Angel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Angel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ruth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruth.
Ruth trying to control but Angel is working from the bottom.
Angel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is in close to Angel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Angel has wrist control.#T1#
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Angel keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Angel keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Angel has wrist control.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Angel's head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruth throws a strike but Angel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ruth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ruth postures up in Angel's guard and throws a big left but Angel blocks it.
Ruth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Ruth is working Angel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Angel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angel staying out of range there.
Ruth throws the left hand but Angel avoids the punch easily.
Angel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Angel tries to clinch up.
Angel defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Angel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Angel throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Angel!
Angel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruth on the ground.
Ruth with the ground and pound but Angel regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruth winds up and cracks Angel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
That's time! Angel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Angel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Angel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruth.
Angel scores with a push kick.
Angel tries to work over Ruth's front leg with a kick but Ruth checks it.
Angel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Angel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruth.
Angel tries to land a leg kick but Ruth saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth moves out of range as Angel strikes.
Angel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Angel misses with a leg kick.
Ruth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holy Angel is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Angel to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruth lands a jab.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Angel moves away and avoids it.
Angel throws a head kick that misses.
Angel swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Angel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Angel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Angel lunges at Ruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruth's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Angel.
Angel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Angel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Holy Angel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Angel moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Angel jabs Ruth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Angel misses with a low kick.
Angel is looking to chop away at Ruth's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel blocks a jab.
Ruth blocks a head kick by Angel.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Angel avoids it easily.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Angel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Angel takes one on the button.#TD2#
Ruth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Angel's guard.#ES#
Angel pushes Ruth off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Angel misses with a head kick.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Angel pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Angel lands a shot to the body.
Angel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Angel fails to land.
Angel tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
#BC#
Angel manages to break the clinch.
Angel tries to clinch up.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Angel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Ruth blocks a jab.
Ruth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Angel defends it well.
Angel wants to clinch.
Angel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Angel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Angel.#CL#
Angel moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
#BC#
Angel manages to break the clinch.
Angel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well.
Angel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Angel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Angel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angel scores with a hook.
Angel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angel misses with a double jab.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Angel avoids it easily.
A big right from Angel misses.
Angel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angel ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Angel slips under a jab from Ruth.
A clash of legs there as Ruth blocks the low kick.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Ruth lands with an uppercut that bounces Angel off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Angel. #CL#
Angel moves into the clinch.
Angel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth misses with some punches.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Angel breaks from the clinch.
Angel connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
Angel jabs at Ruth's body.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Angel saw that one coming.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Angel moved out of range.
Angel throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Angel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Angel lands with a hook. Ruth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Angel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Angel defends it well.
Angel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angel staying out of range there.
Angel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Ruth blocks a head kick by Angel.
Ruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Angel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruth thinking.
Angel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth drops his hands momentarily and Angel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Angel wants to land a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Angel thumps Ruth with a low kick.#T3#
Angel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Angel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angel in his tracks.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Angel.
Angel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Angel thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Angel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ruth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruth working Angel over with strikes. #T4#
Ruth trying to control the action but Angel is working from the bottom.
Angel is trying to stand up here but Ruth is controlling him well.
Angel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Angel is defending the position.
Angel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruth's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth tries to roll but Angel sticks to his back.
Angel biding his time, controlling Ruth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holy Angel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Angel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy Angel!
During a confident post fight interview, Holy Angel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aro works over Ruth's head and body with a nice combination.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aro throws out the jab.
Aro lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aro. That's going to slow Ruth down.
Aro takes one on the button.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Aro.
Aro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Aro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Aro avoids it easily.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Aro's shoulder, as Aro tries to avoid the shot.
Aro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Aro throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Aro avoids it easily.
Kiovani Aro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Aro.
Aro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Aro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aro misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land. #T2#
Aro misses with some punches.
Ruth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
A bit of stalling here from Ruth.
Ruth misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Aro.
Ruth misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Ruth blocking some punches.
#T3#
Ruth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aro.
Ruth looking to slow down the pace here.
Aro letting Ruth take a breather here.
A short left from Aro.
Aro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aro blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Ruth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruth tries to score a body lock takedown but Aro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aro crunches a lovely knee into Ruth's ribcage.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Aro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth taking a breather.
Aro can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Aro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruth blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aro.
Aro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aro's head.
Kiovani Aro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Aro tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Aro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aro feints a jab promting Ruth to slip. Aro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Aro throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Aro connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ruth misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Aro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aro lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiovani Aro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aro.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aro has Ruth pressed against the cage.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aro throws a head punch that misses.
Aro missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth wants a takedown.
#T3#
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Aro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Ruth pulls guard successfully.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Aro from controlling successfully.
Aro is really struggling to control Ruth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aro is one step ahead there.
Aro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Aro throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aro is one step ahead there.
Aro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruth controls Aro momentarily but Aro frees himself.
Ruth trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Ruth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Aro throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Aro is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Aro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Aro pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Ruth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruth's brow.
Aro pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Aro misses with the head strike.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Aro.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruth blocks with his arms.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro misses with some punches.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruth goes for a takedown attempt but Aro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aro throws a head kick that misses.
Aro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Aro.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Aro counters with a straight right hand.
Kiovani Aro is winning the standup battle so far.
Aro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth misses with a hook
and Aro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Aro.
Aro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruth 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.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Aro counters with a series of strikes. Ruth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruth's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aro defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Aro lands with a nice combination. Ruth backs away looking to recover.
Ruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aro is fending him off so far but Ruth persists. Nope, Aro circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiovani Aro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Aro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro blocks a jab.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aro.
Aro looks to land a combination but Ruth avoids it well.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Aro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aro scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiovani Aro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
Kiovani Aro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Ruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Machio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruth defends it well.
Machio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Machio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruth's half guard.
Machio is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth wants to improve his position but Machio is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth trying to control from the bottom.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Machio has control of the leg.
Ruth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machio.
Ruth gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Machio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machio stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.
Machio throwing strikes but missing.
Machio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth seems keen to control Machio's posture.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Machio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Machio actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Machio trying to get back to full guard but Ruth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ruth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Machio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth tries to pass to full mount but Machio defends it.
Machio is looking to improve his position.
Ruth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machio trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ground and pound from Ruth. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruth lands a nice short elbow.
Ruth slows the pace down in half guard.
Machio wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Machio's temple.
Ruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Machio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machio.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Machio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machio wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Machio's brow.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth postures up.
Machio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth pushing down on Machio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruth trying to pass the guard but Machio defending well.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Machio's temple.
Ruth wants to take a breather but Machio is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machio is pressing down on Ruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth is in close to Machio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Machio drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Machio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ruth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Machio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ruth pulls down on the head and he's put Machio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Ruth!
The defeated Ralph Machio had this to say: 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duncan.
Ruth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duncan sprawls and moves away.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Duncan.
Ruth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruth connects with a nice looking jab.
Duncan misses the shot to the body.
Duncan misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Ruth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duncan's guard.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncan can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth is in close to Duncan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Ruth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duncan to see if he's OK.
Duncan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Duncan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ruth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Duncan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruth connects with a decent elbow.
Duncan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruth.
Ruth cracks Duncan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Ruth are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duncan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Ruth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruth working the ground and pound.
Duncan is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Duncan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ruth cracks Duncan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruth wants to control for a moment but Duncan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ruth drops an elbow to the side of Duncan's head. #T3#
Duncan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Ruth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duncan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Duncan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Duncan's hands, connecting with Duncan's forehead.
Duncan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duncan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Duncan has been cut.
Duncan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ruth keeping hold of Duncan's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Ruth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruth.
Ruth pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncan is one step ahead there.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duncan trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Duncan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duncan tries to clinch #TD#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruth staying calm.
Ruth cracks Duncan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duncan to see if he's OK.
Ruth gets to mount! Duncan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ruth landing strikes from the mount.
Ruth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth with shots to the head and body - Duncan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ruth landing strikes from the mount and Duncan is in trouble!
Ruth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1#
Ruth landing strikes from the mount.
Ruth landing strikes from the mount.
Ruth is landing with some decent strikes but Duncan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth scoring with strikes but Duncan is staying in there. #ROC#
Duncan is rocked!
Ruth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Duncan is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?
Ruth loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Duncan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ruth land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ruth stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth!
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Event:
Just Bleed 25
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Borjigin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruth thinking.
Ruth checks a low kick from Borjigin.
Borjigin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Borjigin lunges at Ruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruth's hand.
Borjigin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borjigin moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Ruth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borjigin.
#T1#
Ruth scores with a punch to the head.
Borjigin misses with a double jab.
Borjigin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Ruth defending well as Borjigin loads up on a big left hand.
Borjigin ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Borjigin takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Borjigin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Jab, jab by Borjigin - just one landing.
Borjigin throws a big shot that misses.
Ruth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khunbish Borjigin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borjigin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Ruth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borjigin missing with a left hand there. Ruth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Borjigin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borjigin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruth checks a leg kick. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borjigin, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borjigin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Borjigin counter with a right hand.
Ruth defending well as Borjigin loads up on a big left hand.
Borjigin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruth throws a hook but Borjigin blocks it.
Ruth lands a nice shot that snaps Borjigin's head back.
#T4#
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Borjigin's head but Borjigin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borjigin throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth has his takedown stuffed
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Borjigin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borjigin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borjigin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khunbish Borjigin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Borjigin throws a good cross that connects.
Borjigin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Ruth blocks a jab.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Borjigin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borjigin thuds a left hand into Ruth's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Borjigin.
Khunbish Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borjigin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
It looked like Borjigin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borjigin, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Borjigin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Borjigin avoids it easily.
Khunbish Borjigin is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Borjigin saw that one coming.#T1#
Ruth lands the left hand.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Borjigin staying out of range there.
Borjigin works Ruth's body with a nice hook.
Ruth throws a jab when Borjigin was well out of range.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Borjigin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ruth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Borjigin has got the better of the exchanges.
Borjigin missing with a left hand there. Ruth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borjigin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Borjigin avoids it easily.#T2#
Borjigin ducks right into an uppercut from Ruth.
An inside leg kick lands from Borjigin.
Borjigin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruth tests Borjigin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Borjigin.
Ruth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Ruth 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borjigin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borjigin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ruth counters with a single leg into guard. Borjigin didn't expect that.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Borjigin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Borjigin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borjigin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth throwing strikes from guard but Borjigin blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borjigin keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borjigin misses with a looping right.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Borjigin avoids it easily.
Borjigin slips a straight right by Ruth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borjigin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Ruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Borjigin thuds his shin into the meat of Ruth's side.
Ruth moves out of range as Borjigin throws a body kick.
Ruth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borjigins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borjigin's hands.
Ruth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruth lands with a straight right. Borjigin didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borjigin throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Borjigin cracks Ruth with an open hand slap.#T1#
A jab from Ruth finds it's way through Borjigin's defenses.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Ruth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borjigin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borjigin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
It looked like Borjigin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borjigin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruth checks the leg kick.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Borjigin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Borjigin throws a body kick that misses.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Borjigin.
Ruth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borjigin defends it well.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Borjigin counters with a body kick.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Borjigin counters with a leg kick.
Borjigin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borjigin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Borjigin throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Borjigin lands with a hook. Ruth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Ruth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruth lands with an uppercut that bounces Borjigin off the cage and back into range.
Borjigin scores with a kick to the body.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
It looked like Borjigin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borjigin pinned against the cage. Borjigin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Borjigin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borjigin throws a body shot but no joy.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Borjigin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth moves out of range of the leg kick from Borjigin.
Ruth cracks Borjigin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khunbish Borjigin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borjigin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khunbish Borjigin!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Ruth and Terry Akki. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Ruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Terry Akki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ruth fails with the takedown
and Akki moves into the clinch.
Akki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ruth is trying to keep an underhook but Akki manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ruth (0) vs (2) Akki
Ruth actively working from the bottom here.
Akki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (0) vs (5) Akki
Ruth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth wants to control but Akki postures up.
Ruth trying to control but Akki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ruth (0) vs (8) Akki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki is hanging on to Ruth's back as he tries to escape.
Akki gets his hands free as Ruth looks to control.
Akki doesn't have the hooks in and Ruth manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (8) Akki
Akki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Akki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akki has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (10) Akki
Ruth can't keep his opponent in guard - Akki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruth trying to hold on to Akki's head to control him but Akki postures up.
Ruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akki content to control rather than advance.
Ruth looking for subs from the bottom but Akki mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (2) vs (13) Akki
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruth wants to control but Akki is having none of it.
Ruth gets back to half guard.
Well, if Akki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruth trying to control but Akki postures up.
Ruth looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akki passes into side control, despite Ruth's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (2) vs (16) Akki
Akki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruth tries to buck Akki off but Akki is having none of it.
Ruth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akki's best efforts.
Akki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruth is looking for a sweep. Akki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruth looking for subs from the bottom but Akki mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (2) vs (19) Akki
Ruth is trying to escape the mount.
Akki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ruth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth tries to hold on but Akki postures up.
Ruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akki controlling the position easily from mount.
Ruth is looking to improve his position but Akki isn't that keen on the idea.
Akki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ruth is trying desperately to improve position.
Akki avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Akki wants to take his opponent's back but Ruth doesn't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akki controlling his opponent.
Akki avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Ruth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Akki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Akki content just to control the position here.
Ruth tries to lock up and control but Akki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akki content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Akki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akki prevents Ruth from getting the reversal.
Akki controlling the pace for now.
Akki avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruth tries to improve his position but instead Akki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ruth (2) vs (22) Akki
You can see the frustration on Ruth's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ruth trying to control the hands but Akki won't let him.
Ruth can't escape the position.
Ruth trying to control the position but Akki manages to sink in the hooks.
Akki controls the action.
Ruth is trying to break free.
Akki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Akki avoiding Ruth 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Ruth right now.
Ruth trying to control the hands but Akki won't let him.
Ruth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Akki controlling from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akki keeps control of the position as Ruth tries to break free.
Ruth trying to control but not successfully.
Akki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ruth doesn't escape.
Ruth can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Akki controls the action.
Akki is hanging on to Ruth's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Akki controlling well, preventing Ruth from escaping the position.
Akki has good solid back control here.
Ruth can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Akki biding his time, controlling Ruth.
Ruth trying to control the action but Akki just sinks the hooks in.
Akki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Akki is hanging on to Ruth's back as he tries to escape.
Ruth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ruth is really stuck here.
Akki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ruth turns into Akki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (4) vs (22) Akki
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ruth trying to control but Akki is working from the bottom.
Ruth has gone for a leg lock! Akki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (4) vs (24) Akki
Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akki defends it easily.
Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akki defends it easily.
Akki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akki is aware though and is defending well.
Akki controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akki defends it easily.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruth has an active guard here but Akki has managed to pass into half guard.
Ruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Akki wants to free his trapped foot but Ruth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ruth actively working from the bottom here.
Akki is taking a breather. Ruth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ruth is trying to control but can't.
Akki prevents Ruth from improving his position.
Ruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruth trying to control here.
Akki stalling.
Ruth trying to hold on to Akki's head to control him but Akki postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Akki prevents Ruth from improving his position.
Akki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruth wants to control but Akki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruth actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth is breathing heavily.
Akki not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruth has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Akki escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Akki! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (4) vs (27) Akki
Ruth tries to control but Akki manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ruth (4) vs (30) Akki
And that's the end of the fight!
Akki wins on points by 30 to 4.
Terry Akki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spadoni is thwarting Ruth's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spadoni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spadoni wants to free his trapped foot but Ruth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruth is not content to let Spadoni control the position.
Spadoni works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is trying to escape the mount.
Spadoni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruth blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Ruth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth tries to hold on but Spadoni postures up.
Ruth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Spadoni has control of the leg.
Spadoni trying to control from half guard but Ruth is working away.
Ruth wants to control but Spadoni is keeping busy.
Spadoni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruth tries to roll over but Spadoni keeps him under control.
Ruth gets full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Ruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spadoni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spadoni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ruth has his feet on Spadoni's thighs here. He's pushed Spadoni off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spadoni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Ruth!
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