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Event:
AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carruthers throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ruger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carruthers is trying to control but can't.
Ruger thows a huge punch but Carruthers dodges it nicely.
Carruthers is trying to control but can't.
Ruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carruthers wants to improve his position but Ruger is controlling well.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carruthers!
Ruger landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Carruthers wants to hold on but Ruger pushes him away.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ruger! Carruthers is hurt baaadly! Ruger is firing away with more strikes - Carruthers is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Sergeant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruger doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Ruger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruger stops Sergeant from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sergeant is trying to keep Ruger in close.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Sergeant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruger is controlling him.
Ruger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sergeant's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sergeant holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergeant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergeant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergeant pulls Ruger in close to prevent any damage.
Sergeant wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
Ruger cracks Sergeant with a solid left hand.
Sergeant is trying to keep Ruger in close.
Ruger lands a couple of elbows.
Sergeant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruger trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ruger preventing the sweep.
Sergeant trying to keep a closed guard but Ruger is proving a slippery customer.
Ruger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sergeant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sergeant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sergeant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruger has managed to get both his arms back between Sergeant's legs - danger averted.
Sergeant has Ruger pulled in close to control his posture.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Sergeant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruger distracts Sergeant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sergeant trying to keep a closed guard but Ruger is proving a slippery customer.
Sergeant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ruger has passed into side control.
Sergeant tries to improve position but can't.
Sergeant wants to control but Ruger postures up.
Sergeant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruger's best efforts.
Sergeant is refusing to be controlled, as Ruger sits in half guard.
Sergeant tries to roll over but Ruger keeps him under control.#T4#
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sergeant wants to get back to full guard.
Ruger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sergeant taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard. #ES2#
Sergeant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sergeant but Sergeant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Sergeant tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruger pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Ruger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sergeant to the ground. Ruger is now in Sergeant's guard.#ES2#
Sergeant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruger wants to take the fight to the mat but Sergeant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Ruger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruger showed some decent athleticism there.
Sergeant keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sergeant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruger's back!
Ruger is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sergeant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ruger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Sergeant looking to control but Ruger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruger wants to hold on but Sergeant pushes him away.
Sergeant looking to control but Ruger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sergeant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruger is desperately trying to improve his position but Sergeant has a good base and remains in mount.
Sergeant trying to control but Ruger is having none of it.
Ruger 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.
Ruger tries to lock up and control but Sergeant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Sergeant controlling the pace for now.
Ruger is working to get back to half guard.
Sergeant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruger is looking to escape.
Ruger tries to hold on but Sergeant pushes him away.
Ruger can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sergeant has control of Ruger's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ruger regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ruger wants to hold on but Sergeant pushes him away.#T3#
Sergeant trying to control but Ruger is having none of it.
Sergeant scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruger?
Sergeant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruger is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sergeant wants to control the pace but Ruger is squirming around nicely.
Sergeant avoids the attempt from Ruger to control.
Sergeant wants to control the pace but Ruger is squirming around nicely.
Ruger tries to hold on but Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruger.
No luck for Sergeant with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sergeant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruger's half guard.#ES#
Ruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sergeant tries to move into range but Ruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Sergeant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruger is trying to control Sergeant's posture but Sergeant avoids it.
Sergeant is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger gets back to half guard.#T1#
Ruger is controlling Sergeant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ruger is looking to improve his position.
Ruger is looking to escape.
Sergeant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruger defending well though.
Ruger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruger 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
Sergeant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sergeant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sergeant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger throws a strike but Sergeant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sergeant trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Sergeant controlling from the top position.
Sergeant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sergeant controlling from the top position.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Ruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
Sergeant is in close to Ruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruger has his hands on Sergeant's head, controlling the position.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sergeant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ruger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sergeant was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sergeant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruger passes Sergeant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sergeant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruger 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruger moves away.
Ruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Ruger fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Ruger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruger is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Silva wriggles free and stands up. #T1##TD#
Ruger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ruger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva looking to control.
Ruger prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruger postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ruger tries to pass.
Ruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully. #T3#
Silva is trying to keep Ruger in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruger is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Ruger defending well.
Ruger is trying to stand.
#T4#
Ruger trying to control but Silva postures up.
Ruger tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Ruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruger is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Ruger tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Ruger pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is pressing down on Ruger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruger is holding on for now.
Ruger pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adriano Silva 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.
#R2#
Ruger looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Ruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Ruger attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ruger with that takedown attempt.
Ruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ruger finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Silva works over Ruger's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Ruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rex Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ruger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Ruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruger winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Ruger is controlling him well.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruger throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ruger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to stand but Ruger has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Ruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruger, not yet.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruger has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruger is wriggling around but Silva manages to pass to half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Ruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Silva 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.
#SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Ruger is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruger is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ruger drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Ruger 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.
A close second round but Adriano Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ruger 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.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Ruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruger stops Silva from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger postures up.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva leaves Ruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruger checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ruger moves out of range.
Ruger slips under a jab from Silva.
Ruger lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Ruger takes one to the chin there.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Ruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruger somewhat.
Ruger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruger's head.
Silva punishes Ruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruger slips a straight right by Silva.
Ruger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adriano Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruger feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva tests Ruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruger throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva catches Ruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruger walks into a jab.
Silva swings for the body but Ruger moves out of range.
Ruger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Ruger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Ruger ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ruger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rex Ruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruger stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adriano Silva.
I've got Silva 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Ruger's knee but Ruger avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Ruger on that attempt.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruger.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Silva misses. #TD#
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Ruger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva is trying to keep Ruger in close.
Ruger stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#T1#
Ruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva is trying to control the position but Ruger postures up.
Ruger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruger is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruger is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Silva controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB#
Ruger pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ruger trying to control the position here.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Ruger blocks nicely.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Ruger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva won't allow Ruger to sweep him here.
Ruger pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruger walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.#TD#
Ruger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Ruger getting side control.#ES2#
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva with the counter takedown but Ruger avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adriano Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silva tests Ruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruger feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Ruger pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Ruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Ruger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Ruger is now in Silva's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger being controlled here momentarily.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger postures up.
Ruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruger manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Ruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva tries to stand but Ruger is controlling from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Rex Ruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Silva prevents Ruger from getting back to his feet.
Silva is fighting to break Ruger's control of his arms but Ruger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Ruger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruger. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##ES2#
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Ruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruger.
Ruger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruger misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruger seems keen to control Silva's posture.#SU2#
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adriano Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rex Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruger momentarily.
Ruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Ruger stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Ruger needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva 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#
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Ruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruger.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Ruger shoots in.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Ruger looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Ruger backs away looking to recover.#T1##TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Ruger's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
Ruger looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva seems keen to control Ruger's posture.
Ruger throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Ruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Ruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ruger is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruger goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Ruger feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva throws a hook but Ruger avoids it easily.#T4#
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruger's head backwards.
Ruger fails with the takedown.
Ruger avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination. Ruger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so Ruger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruger won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva seems keen to control Ruger's posture.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruger.
Ruger looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Ruger down.
Ruger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruger misses the target.
Silva throws a right and a left that Ruger avoids nicely.
Ruger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Ruger tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Ruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Ruger throws a shot to the body.
Ruger shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruger needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva misses with a hook.#T2#
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Ruger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Silva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruger is defended easily by Silva.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruger defends it well.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruger.
Silva cracks the inside of Ruger's front leg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruger.
Silva tries to bum rush Ruger with a series of wild strikes but Ruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Ruger motions for Silva to come forward. Ruger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruger darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Ruger into the cage.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Ruger shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Ruger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Ruger shoots in.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruger gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruger doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Ruger takes one to the chin there.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruger.
Ruger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruger tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva misses with the combination.
Ruger dodges the punch combination from Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Ruger.
#TD#
Ruger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to hold on to Ruger's head to control him but Ruger postures up.
#ES2#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruger.#TD#
Ruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Ruger working the ground and pound.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Ruger is trying to ground and pound but Silva uses the momentary lack of control by Ruger to regain half guard.
Silva is not content to let Ruger control the position.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Ruger has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to control but Ruger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruger.
Ruger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ruger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ruger lands a nice shot to the head.
Ruger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva reaches up and holds on to Ruger to control the position.#T4#
Ruger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Ruger unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Silva wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ruger celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ruger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carruthers was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruger is in close to Carruthers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruger 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.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Carruthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carruthers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carruthers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruger stands up over Carruthers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Carruthers wants to stand up but Ruger is controlling him.
Ruger pushing down on Carruthers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruger'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.
Carruthers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ruger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ruger breaks from Carruthers's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Carruthers is rocked!
Ruger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carruthers is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Carruthers takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ruger's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ruger dives in and scores a takedown into Bonnano's guard.
Ruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonnano's head.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Bonnano is rocked!
Ruger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonnano's head.
Bonnano is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Ruger works over Bonnano with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bonnano covers up, he's hurt! Ruger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ruger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ruger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC New York 2
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ruger dives in and scores a takedown into Ithamar's guard.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ruger throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ithamar's body to avoid the submission. Ithamar has instead reached around Ruger's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ithamar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
Ezekiel Ithamar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Event:
AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Ruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruger throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
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.
Ruger 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.
Ruger is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ruger.
Ruger tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.
Ruger wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Ruger wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ruger is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Ruger are getting through and doing damage.
#T2#
Ruger cracks Silva with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Silva from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ruger.
Ruger is punishing Silva with strikes - can he finish him?!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Ruger has full control of the position and if anything, Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Ruger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Ruger is in full control for now.
Ruger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ruger. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ruger keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
#T3#
Silva takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ruger misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ruger scores with punches from the back.
Ruger tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva pushed the leg off.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Ruger not allowing Silva to control his hands.
Ruger connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Silva to escape the position.
#T4#
Ruger 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.
Ruger has Silva flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ruger lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ruger.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Ruger are getting through and doing damage.
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!
Ruger 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.
Ruger lands shots from the back.
Silva tries to escape but Ruger has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva covering up well under a series of strikes from Ruger.
Silva is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruger defends it well.#TD#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Ruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruger lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is controlling Ruger's posture.
Ruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ruger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
A short left from Ruger.
Ruger wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruger is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva is trying to stall.
Ruger wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruger is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Ruger breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Ruger slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruger attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Ruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Ruger shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.#ES2#
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Ruger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruger is trying to stall.
#T3#
Ruger wants a takedown.
Ruger leaning against his opponent.
Silva looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Silva has picked Ruger up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ruger pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Ruger is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruger is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruger if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruger.
Silva with the counter takedown but Ruger avoids it easily.
Silva thuds a left hand into Ruger's body.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruger punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruger misses with a low kick.
Silva punishes Ruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruger postures up.
Ruger works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ruger stops Silva from standing up.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ruger preventing the sweep.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
Ruger won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ruger is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruger slips under a jab.
Ruger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva cracks Ruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Ruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Ruger.
Silva wants to stand but Ruger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silva won't allow Ruger to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Ruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Ruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva has hold of Ruger's hands but Ruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruger passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruger landing strikes from the mount.
Ruger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruger 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up with Sergeant, looking for a takedown. Ruger pushes Sergeant against the cage but Sergeant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergeant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruger tries to avoid it but Sergeant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruger to the ground. Ruger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergeant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruger avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergeant misses with a hook. Ruger ducked under it nicely.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sergeant but Sergeant pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Sergeant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Ruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sergeant shoots in but Ruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rex Ruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Nice sprawl there from Ruger as Sergeant shoots in.
Ruger feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sergeant throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ruger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sergeant won't be happy with that.
Ruger cracks Sergeant with a big right hand but Sergeant just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sergeant taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Ruger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sergeant some visible discomfort.
Sergeant sneaks back into half guard.
Ruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sergeant defending well though.
Ruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruger 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.
Sergeant taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergeant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruger trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Ruger preventing the sweep.
Sergeant controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sergeant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Sergeant seems keen to control Ruger's posture.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Sergeant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sergeant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Sergeant, which made it look bad. #TD#
Ruger shoots in and bounces Sergeant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sergeant pushes Ruger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergeant scores with a jab.#T3#
Sergeant darts in looking for a takedown but Ruger gets double underhooks and turns Sergeant into the cage.
Ruger tries for a takedown but Sergeant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergeant feints the counter takedown.
Ruger looks for a takedown but Sergeant sprawls well.
Ruger shoots in but no luck this time.
Sergeant fails to land the takedown.
Ruger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sergeant's waist but Sergeant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruger off to one side.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sergeant swivels and escapes.
Sergeant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruger on the side of the head.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown but Ruger shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ruger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sergeant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sergeant taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard.
Sergeant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruger's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sergeant is trying to stick to Ruger's back but Ruger is turning into Sergeant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sergeant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruger.
Ruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeant 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.
Ruger throws a strike but Sergeant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Sergeant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ruger looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
Ruger has Sergeant pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Sergeant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Sergeant sprawls well.
A left lands for Ruger.
Sergeant lands with a nice combination. Ruger backs away looking to recover.
Ruger dodges the punch combination from Sergeant.
#TD#
Ruger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sergeant's half guard.
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Rex Ruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sergeant trying to hold on to Ruger's head to control him but Ruger postures up.
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruger lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergeant is trying to control but can't.
Sergeant tries to kick Ruger off but Ruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Ruger is thwarting Sergeant's attempts to control the position.
Sergeant is positioning himself well to prevent Ruger advancing to mount.
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruger prevents Sergeant from improving his position.
Ruger is keen to just control but Sergeant is a slippery customer.
Ruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruger is nestled in close to Sergeant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Sergeant is looking to improve his position.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruger's back!
Sergeant is not going to allow Ruger to sit and survive in this position.
Ruger is trying to get back to his feet but Sergeant has full control of the position and if anything, Ruger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sergeant trying to control.#SUB2#
Sergeant looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Sergeant controlling well, preventing Ruger from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ruger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sergeant is trying to stick to Ruger's back but Ruger is turning into Sergeant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sergeant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruger.
Ruger throws a strike but Sergeant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ruger has his foot on Sergeant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergeant works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Ruger punching from the bottom - just letting Sergeant know he's still in a fight.
Ruger trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
Sergeant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruger wants to stand up but Sergeant is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Rex Ruger 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##TD2#
Ruger gets caught flat footed, as Sergeant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Ruger seems keen to control Sergeant's posture.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ruger wants to stand up but Sergeant is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Sergeant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergeant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruger defends well and Sergeant ends up having to push Ruger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sergeant misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Sergeant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruger on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruger's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sergeant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergeant has wrist control.#T2#
Ruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Sergeant is retaining full guard.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergeant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruger distracts Sergeant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger distracts Sergeant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruger postures up in Sergeant's guard and throws a big left but Sergeant blocks it.
Sergeant working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sergeant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergeant has wrist control.#T3#
Sergeant wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sergeant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sergeant is pulling down on Ruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruger, at least for the moment.
Sergeant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruger won't allow Sergeant to sweep him here.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruger stops Sergeant from standing up.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Sergeant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergeant has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruger 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
#TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Ruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones pulls Ruger in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ruger stops Jones from standing up.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruger manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jones trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger working a defensive guard here.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruger wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Ruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruger lands a jab.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Ruger off balance momentarily.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Ruger is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Ruger's guard.
Jones trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones prevents Ruger from getting back to his feet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruger is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruger some visible discomfort.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruger tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones working away.
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Ruger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruger is not content to let Jones control the position.
Felix Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruger is defending well.
Ruger wants to control but Jones postures up.#T3#
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ruger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruger sneaks back into half guard.
Ruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Ruger missing with punches from the back.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Ruger has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ruger.
Jones trying to control the action but Ruger just sinks the hooks in.
Ruger wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Ruger 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.
#T4#
Ruger scores with punches from the back.
Ruger lands punches and elbows.
Ruger missing with punches from the back.
Ruger lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruger is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Ruger doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is in close to Ruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruger is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
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 Rex Ruger 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##TD#
Ruger feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones is trying to keep Ruger in close.
#SUB2#
Ruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones 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##T1#
Ruger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Ruger pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Ruger wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Ruger controlling Jones's posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruger shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones working over Ruger with some ground and pound. Ruger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruger trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruger defending well though.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruger moves into full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruger has wrist control.#T4#
Ruger wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Ruger has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Ruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruger, not yet.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruger's head.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Gurd throws a right hand that Ruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruger also avoids with ease.
Gurd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Gurd sprawls well.
Gurd just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruger missing with a left hand there. Gurd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Gurd sprawls well.
Ruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruger walks into a jab.
Gurd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Gurd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurd lands with a good body shot.
Gurd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurd checks a leg kick.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Ruger drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger is working Gurd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gurd is trying to keep Ruger in close.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Gurd blocks nicely.
Ruger forces his way into half guard.
Ruger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gurd tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ruger manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Gurd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger punching from mount but Gurd doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gurd tries to lock up and control but Ruger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gurd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruger controlling his opponent.
Ruger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gurd?
#T3#
Ruger is landing with some decent strikes but Gurd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Gurd is rocked!
Ruger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gurd?
Gurd is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Gurd tries to hold on but Ruger pushes him away.
Ruger unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gurd wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ruger celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Sergeant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sergeant cracks Ruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Ruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruger wants to control but Sergeant is keeping him busy.
Ruger cracks Sergeant with a big elbow.
Sergeant can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Ruger.
Sergeant gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sergeant is in a horrible position here. Ruger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sergeant is looking to escape.
Sergeant holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ruger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Ruger working the ground and pound effectively.
Ruger 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.
Ruger cracks Sergeant with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sergeant bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sergeant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sergeant with a nice head shot there.
Ruger managing to control the position.
Ruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sergeant is one step ahead there. #T2#
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergeant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Sergeant seems content to control.
Ruger is controlling Sergeant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sergeant is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ruger trying to control from the bottom.
Ruger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruger tries to get out of the position.
Sergeant lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sergeant is working for a kimura but Ruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Sergeant is thwarting Ruger's attempts to control the position.
Ruger controlling the position well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sergeant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sergeant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sergeant's back!
Ruger has the hooks in. Sergeant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sergeant trying to control the action but Ruger just sinks the hooks in.
Ruger lands shots from the back.
Sergeant turns into Ruger and is now in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruger holds on and takes a little breather.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger 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#
Ruger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sergeant. Sergeant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Sergeant gets a double leg takedown into Ruger's guard.
Sergeant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sergeant trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Sergeant postures up.
Ruger controlling Sergeant's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to sweep here but Sergeant controlling him for the moment.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Sergeant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruger punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ruger looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sergeant fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergeant looks for a takedown but Ruger sprawls well.
Sergeant scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruger should have avoided that one.
Ruger lunges at Sergeant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sergeant's hand. #TD2#
Sergeant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruger's guard.#ES#
Ruger wriggles free and stands up. #T2##TD2#
Ruger tries to sprawl but Sergeant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sergeant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruger gets back to full guard.
Sergeant being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruger is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Ruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sergeant working a defensive guard here.
Ruger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sergeant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruger won't allow Sergeant to sweep him here. #ES2#
Sergeant scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Sergeant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruger to the mat! Ruger manages to get full guard.
Sergeant postures up.
Ruger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sergeant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruger prevents Sergeant from improving position.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
Sergeant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruger sneaks back into half guard.
Ruger wants to control but Sergeant is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Sergeant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ruger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sergeant trying to keep a closed guard but Ruger is proving a slippery customer.
Ruger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sergeant wants to stand up but Ruger is controlling him.
Ruger lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Sergeant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruger is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergeant has wrist control.
Ruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sergeant's head.#T1#
Ruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sergeant keeping full guard, as Ruger tries to pass.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sergeant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruger works over Sergeant with some ground and pound from guard.
Rex Ruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##ES2#
Sergeant has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Sergeant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sergeant lands in his opponent's guard.
Sergeant is in close to Ruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving. #T3#
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant won't allow Ruger to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruger gets caught flat footed, as Sergeant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruger controls Sergeant momentarily but Sergeant frees himself.
Sergeant controlling from the top position.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Sergeant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sergeant trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sergeant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sergeant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergeant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruger.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Sergeant.
I think Sergeant 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Sergeant!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Ruger. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Ruger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruger is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva has his hands on Ruger's head, controlling the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ruger tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruger wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Ruger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Silva manages to pass to side control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Ruger is working away.
Ruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Well, if Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruger controlling the position well.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Ruger trying to control but Silva postures up.
#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.#SUB2#
Ruger looking for submissions off his back.
Ruger is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruger stuffs the takedown.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruger misses with a wild body shot.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruger fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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 Adriano Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruger blocks a jab.
Ruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Ruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruger throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Ruger is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Ruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Ruger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him. #SU#
Silva stands up from Ruger's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Ruger on that attempt.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruger can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Ruger is quick to defend against it.
Ruger slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ruger 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.#ES#
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Ruger goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Silva checks a low kick from Ruger.
Ruger misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruger moves away from the strike by Silva.
Ruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
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!
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruger walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva slips under a jab from Ruger.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Silva misses the jab.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Ruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Ruger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva wants to stand but Ruger is controlling the position.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva looking to control.
Ruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruger manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruger trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Ruger is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is pushing down on Ruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Ruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruger manages to get to full guard.
Ruger is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Silva.
Ruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruger moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Ruger fails with the takedown.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruger misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Ruger avoids the body shot from Silva.
Ruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Ruger didn't expect that.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ruger wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruger's head but Ruger avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Ruger takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva wants to control but Ruger is keeping him busy.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva passes to full mount!
Ruger is trying to escape the mount.
Ruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ruger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruger gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruger pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ruger controls his leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruger is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruger avoid being mounted?
Ruger is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruger wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is keen to just control but Ruger is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rex Ruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Ruger looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ruger gets caught napping as Ithamar dives in and scores a takedown. Ruger manages to retain guard.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Ruger.
Ithamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ithamar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ithamar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruger's guard.
Ruger wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar wants to control but Ruger is keeping him busy.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Ruger is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar moves nicely into side control.
Ruger struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ruger is trying to improve his position.
Ithamar tries to advance to mount but Ruger denies him. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruger is defending well.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruger can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ithamar is staying tight to Ruger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ithamar trying to control the position but Ruger is working away.
Ithamar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at All Star Performance Institute. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ithamar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ithamar works to advance to full mount. Ruger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Ithamar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruger is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Ruger is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Ruger tries to hold on but Ithamar pushes him away. #SUB2#
Ithamar working for a guillotine from mount but Ruger is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Ithamar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ruger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ruger and Ithamar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Ithamar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ruger is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
#T4#
Ithamar prevents Ruger from improving his position.
Ithamar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruger really wants to buck Ithamar off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ithamar has isolated one of Ruger's arms. Ruger looking to fight him off but Ithamar twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar is the new featherweight champion!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Bison cracks the inside of Ruger's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bison.
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up with Bison, looking for a takedown. Ruger pushes Bison against the cage but Bison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bison.
Ruger dives in and grabs Bison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bison pushes down on Ruger's head and hops out.
Ruger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Bison.
Ruger attempts a counter takedown but Bison avoids it well and moves away.
Bison tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Ruger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Bison has momentary wrist control but Ruger slips an elbow through the middle.
Bison wants to stand but Ruger is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bison working for a triangle but Ruger defends it easily.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Bison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Bison working for a triangle but Ruger defends it easily.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger prevents Bison from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Ruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Bison is rocked!
Bison looking to control.
Ruger stands up over Bison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bison is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Ruger stands up over Bison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger cracks Bison with a solid left hand.
Ruger works over Bison with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ruger stands up over Bison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger trying to control but Bison is working from the bottom.
Bison seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruger landing with the ground and pound.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger passes Bison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Bison is looking to escape.
Bison wants to improve his position but Ruger is controlling well.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruger working the head and body with strikes.
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger scores with a big shot! Bison's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bison! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
Rex Ruger is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Como dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruger. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Como there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Como is trying to get back to full guard.
Como keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Como is refusing to be controlled, as Ruger sits in half guard.
Ruger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Como on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Como tries to roll over but Ruger keeps him under control.
Ruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Como keeps working.
Ground and pound from Ruger. #T1#
Como makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Como.
Ruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Como is rocked!
Ruger postures up.
Como is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Como controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
Como wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
Ruger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Como covers up, he's hurt! Ruger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ruger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ruger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ruger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger working the head and body with strikes.
Ruger 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. #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger loads up on a big left hand. Ward felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ruger looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ward can't hide his disappointment, as Ruger celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Sergeant sprawls well.#TD2#
Ruger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sergeant to the ground. Ruger is now in Sergeant's guard.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
Sergeant is looking to sweep but instead, Ruger has passed into half guard.
Sergeant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sergeant looking for submissions off his back.
Sergeant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sergeant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sergeant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruger is thwarting Sergeant's attempts to control the position.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Ruger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ruger throwing shots but Sergeant is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruger wants to pass to mount but Sergeant is defending the position.
Sergeant is looking to escape.
Ruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sergeant tries to roll over but Ruger keeps him under control.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.
Ruger is nestled in close to Sergeant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruger.
Ruger 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. #T2#
Sergeant is not content to let Ruger control the position.
Ruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruger throwing shots but Sergeant is blocking nicely.
Ruger thows a huge punch but Sergeant dodges it nicely.
Ruger trying to control from Sergeant's half guard. Sergeant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sergeant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sergeant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sergeant is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Sergeant is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruger has wrist control.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Sergeant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Sergeant is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruger is defending well.
Ruger can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sergeant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruger is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant trying to control the position but Ruger is working away.
Ruger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sergeant has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Ruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sergeant.#TD#
Sergeant dives in and scores a takedown into Ruger's guard.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but Sergeant passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Sergeant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruger moves into full guard.
Ruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruger pushing down on Sergeant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rex Ruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger is nestled in close to Sergeant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruger 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.
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Sergeant's temple. #T1#
Sergeant is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sergeant keeping control of the position.
Sergeant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
Sergeant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruger wants to control but Sergeant is keeping him busy.
Ruger working over Sergeant with some ground and pound. Sergeant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sergeant trying to control here.
Ruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sergeant's head.
Ruger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
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.
Ground and pound from Ruger.
Sergeant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Sergeant manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Ruger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sergeant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruger is in Sergeant's guard.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Sergeant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Sergeant keeping full guard, as Ruger tries to pass.
Ruger with a nice head shot there.
Ruger stops Sergeant from standing up.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sergeant is pulling down on Ruger's head to control his posture.
Ruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruger lands a couple of elbows.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruger prevents Sergeant from getting back to his feet.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ruger lands a couple of digs.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sergeant looking for a sweep. Not yet Sergeant, not yet.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Sergeant trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Sergeant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruger wants to stand up but Sergeant is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sergeant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruger.#TD2#
Ruger drives through with a takedown into Sergeant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergeant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sergeant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sergeant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruger is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergeant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger cracks Sergeant with a solid left hand.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sergeant 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.
Sergeant has control of Ruger's left arm, preventing Ruger from doing any damage.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sergeant has momentary wrist control but Ruger slips an elbow through the middle.
Sergeant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruger looking to sit in guard and control but Sergeant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant stops Ruger from standing up. #T2#
Ruger 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruger holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sergeant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruger on the side of the head.
Sergeant lands an overhand right.
Sergeant scores with a nice head shot.
Ruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruger has a takedown stuffed.
Sergeant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruger.
Sergeant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Ruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sergeant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Sergeant throws Ruger to one side and escapes!#T3#
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruger sprawls well. Ruger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sergeant gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Ruger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sergeant won't be happy with that. #ES#
Sergeant bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Sergeant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sergeant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruger's legs.
Ruger is trying to buck Sergeant off.#SUB#
Sergeant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Ruger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruger is not content to let Sergeant control the position.
Ruger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sergeant scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant 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##TD#
Sergeant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ruger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sergeant presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sergeant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sergeant misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ruger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruger.
Sergeant is wriggling around but Ruger manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sergeant is holding on to half guard well.
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Sergeant tries to get to full guard but Ruger has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Ground and pound from Ruger. #ROC2#
Sergeant is rocked!
Ruger stops Sergeant from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Ruger winds up and cracks Sergeant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Sergeant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergeant gets back to full guard.
Sergeant seems to have got his legs back now.
Sergeant 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.#T2#
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Sergeant looking for a guillotine here but Ruger defends easily.
Ruger lands a couple of elbows.
Ruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sergeant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sergeant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sergeant is looking to stand back up but Ruger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sergeant.
Ground and pound from Ruger.
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Sergeant is trying to stand back up but Ruger is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruger lands a nice short elbow.
Sergeant wants to control but Ruger is keeping busy.
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Sergeant's temple. #T4#
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Ruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sergeant's head.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Sergeant manages to get to full guard.
Ruger lands a couple of digs.
Sergeant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sergeant wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Sergeant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruger tries to buck Sergeant off but Sergeant is having none of it.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
Sergeant trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sergeant's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to improve his position but Sergeant is controlling well.
Ruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sergeant is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Ruger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruger looking to control.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Ruger 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#
Sergeant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruger working over Sergeant with some ground and pound. Sergeant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Sergeant's temple.
Sergeant wants to get back to full guard.
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sergeant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruger.
Ruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruger is keen to just control but Sergeant is a slippery customer.
Ruger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant is looking to escape.
Ruger trying to mount his opponent but Sergeant defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sergeant wants to improve his position but Ruger is controlling well.
#T3#
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sergeant trying to control from the bottom.
Sergeant is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruger 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.
Sergeant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sergeant is looking for a triangle but Ruger pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sergeant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Sergeant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sergeant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dan Sergeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Como takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Ruger tries to get set, Como tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruger manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Como circles away.
Good leg kick by Como there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Como. Como obviously looking to wear him down.
Como has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Ruger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Como circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruger throws a hook but Como avoids it easily.
As Ruger tries to get set, Como tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruger manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Ruger with that takedown attempt.
Como lands with a good body shot.
Como lands with a straight right. Ruger didn't see that one coming.
Como cracks Ruger with a good jab.
Ruger dives in and grabs Como's left leg, looking for a takedown. Como pushes down on Ruger's head and hops out.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Como with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Como scores with a hook to the body. Ruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Como swivels and escapes.
Como tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ruger manages to circle out of the way.
We've been informed that Ruger 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.
Como's corner calls for a 1-2. Como obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Como fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Como fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Ruger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Como checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Como seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Como throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Ruger scores with a takedown into Como's guard.
Ruger distracts Como with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Como working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Como looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Como is looking to stand up but Ruger isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger is standing up over Como. Como looks to escape but Ruger dives into side control.
Ruger landing a few strikes. #T2#
Como tries to improve position but can't.
Ruger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Como wants to control but Ruger postures up.
Como tries to bench press Ruger off him but Ruger keeps the position.
Ruger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Como is rocked!
Como tries to bench press Ruger off him but Ruger keeps the position.
Oh Como is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruger cracks Como with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ruger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Como is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 10
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruger looks to land a right hand but Ithamar moved out of range.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ithamar swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Ruger drives through with a takedown into Ithamar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Ithamar looking for a guillotine here but Ruger defends easily.
#SUB#
Ithamar has his feet on Ruger's thighs here. He's pushed Ruger 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! Ruger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Como fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Como looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've been hearing good reports from Como'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.
Como tries to bench press Ruger off him but Ruger keeps the position.
Ruger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Como is looking for a sweep.
Como gets back to half guard.
Ruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Como's head.
Como blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
Como has hold of Ruger's hands but Ruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruger looks to land a strike but Como avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Como being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Como wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Como has wrist control.#ES#
Como kicks Ruger off and gets to his feet.
Como looks to land a combination but Ruger avoids it well. #TD2#
Ruger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Como did well to prevent Ruger getting side control.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Como is having none of it.
Ruger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Como is rocked!
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Oh Como is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger lands a big elbow - Como 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 Ruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Rex Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruger tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Ruger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Ruger looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ruger wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ruger keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruger holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Ruger is keeping the position.
Silva postures up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a low kick but Ruger moves out of range easily.
Silva dives in and grabs Ruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruger pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Rex Ruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Jr Silva.
Ruger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva shoots in but Ruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Ruger ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Ruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.#TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Ruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T3#
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruger quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruger is trying to control but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Ruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Ruger looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Jr Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Ruger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ruger is defending well. Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ruger has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Tolevski throws a head kick that misses.
Tolevski looks to clinch #TD2#
and Ruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tolevski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruger's back!
Tolevski keeps control of the position as Ruger tries to break free.
#SUB#
Tolevski tightening his grip on Ruger, looking for the choke.
Tolevski is trying to stick to Ruger's back but Ruger is turning into Tolevski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tolevski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruger.
Tolevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Tolevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Tolevski!#REVR#
Ruger wants to sweep here but Tolevski controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tolevski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolevski stands and throws Ruger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tolevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
Tolevski is really struggling to control Ruger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tolevski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruger tries to escape but Tolevski is in control.
Ruger sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolevski wants to control but Ruger is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruger can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Ruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tolevski winds up and cracks Ruger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tolevski is stalling here. Ruger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tolevski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ruger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Ruger working the ground and pound.
Tolevski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruger working the head with strikes.
Tolevski is trying to control Ruger's posture but Ruger avoids it.
Ruger throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tolevski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tolevski is positioning himself well to prevent Ruger advancing to mount.
Ruger drops an elbow to the side of Tolevski's head. #T4#
Tolevski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
Tolevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
Ruger 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.
Tolevski is trying to stand.
Tolevski is looking to control Ruger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tolevski avoid being mounted?
Ruger trying to control from half guard but Tolevski is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruger is trying to control. Tolevski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Ruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolevski tries to avoid it but Ruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolevski to the ground. Tolevski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Ruger gets caught napping as Tolevski dives in and scores a takedown. Ruger manages to retain guard.
Ruger is adopting a defensive guard.
Tolevski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Tolevski stands up from Ruger's guard - Tolevski perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski lands with a nice combination. Ruger backs away looking to recover.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tolevski swivels and escapes.
Ruger thumps Tolevski with a low kick.#T1#
Tolevski slips under a jab from Ruger.
No luck for Ruger with that takedown attempt.
Tolevski tries to counter with a takedown but Ruger is quick to defend against it.
Jason Tolevski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tolevski enables Ruger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tolevski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Tolevski pushes Ruger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jason Tolevski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruger defending well as Tolevski loads up on a big left hand.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown but Tolevski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolevski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tolevski. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Ruger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolevski sprawls well initially but Ruger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
Tolevski is trying to stand back up but Ruger is controlling him
#T2#
Ruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tolevski lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Tolevski is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tolevski trying to hold on to Ruger's head to control him but Ruger postures up.
Ruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tolevski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruger.
Tolevski is trying to stand up here but Ruger is controlling him well.
Ruger is nestled in close to Tolevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Tolevski tries to kick Ruger off but Ruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rex Ruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolevski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tolevski looking to control.
#SUB#
Tolevski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruger defends well.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolevski has momentary wrist control but Ruger slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Tolevski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ruger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruger lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Tolevski is rocked!
Tolevski wants to control but Ruger postures up.
Oh Tolevski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruger lands a strong strike to the head of Tolevski. That's dazed him! Ruger looking to finish here. Tolevski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ruger lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carruthers swivels and escapes.
Ruger shoots in but Carruthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carruthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruger checks a leg kick.
Carruthers lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Ruger scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Carruthers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carruthers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Ruger stops Carruthers from standing up.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carruthers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ruger is stalling in the full guard.
Ruger stops Carruthers from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Carruthers as Ruger shoots in.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruger.
Carruthers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruger just manages to avoid it.
Carruthers leaves Ruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carruthers is looking for a counter combo.
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Carruthers.#T2##TD2#
Ruger looking to score a takedown here. Carruthers is defending well but Ruger drives through and ends up in Carruthers's guard.
Carruthers is looking to stand back up but Ruger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carruthers. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruger is trying to control. Carruthers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carruthers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Carruthers's temple.
Ruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Carruthers is rocked!
Ruger scores with a big shot! Carruthers's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Carruthers! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruger shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Ruger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Ground and pound from Ruger.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
Ruger trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ruger stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is pulling down on Ruger's head to control his posture.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruger is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruger's guard.
Ruger 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.
Ruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR#
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Ruger controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ruger trying to control the position here.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruger has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Ruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Ruger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruger somewhat.
Felix Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Jones leaves Ruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a jab when Ruger was well out of range.#TD#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruger trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones works his way into full mount! #T4#
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control the pace but Ruger is squirming around nicely.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones tries to control but Ruger wriggling away.
Jones prevents Ruger from getting the reversal.
Ruger tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jones dominated that 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.
#R2#
Ruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Ruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruger keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones prevents Ruger from getting back to his feet.
Ruger controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ruger is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruger controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Ruger.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Ruger on that attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Ruger checks it.
Ruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Ruger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruger tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ruger ducks down to avoid it.
Ruger tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Ruger darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Ruger into the cage.
Ruger takes one on the button.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Felix Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Ruger fails with the takedown.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Ruger staying out of range there.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruger misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Ruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Ruger dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Ruger's head and hops out.
Jones is looking to slow Ruger down with leg kicks.
Ruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruger won't be happy with that.
Ruger is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruger is trying to buck Jones off.
Jones cracks Ruger with a big right hand but Ruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ruger is being controlled here. #T3#
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones grinds an elbow into Ruger's temple.
Jones trying to control the position but Ruger is working away.
Jones 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.
Jones looking to control but instead Ruger has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ruger is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones wants to pass to mount but Ruger is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Ruger's temple.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Felix Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jones 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.
#T4#
Ruger won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruger can do to turn this around?
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones grinds an elbow into Ruger's temple.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruger to escape.
Ruger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Ruger tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Ruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruger is not content to let Jones control the position.
Ruger is trying to buck Jones off.
Ruger wants to control but Jones postures up.
Ruger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ruger to see if he's OK.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruger's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Jones is putting a hurting on Ruger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ruger taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
Ruger is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Ruger is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3##SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Ruger is defending well.
Ruger is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruger is trying to improve his position.
Ruger parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruger to escape.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jones!
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Event:
AFC Fuller vs Jones
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ruger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Ruger is in full control for now.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruger's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Ruger 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.#SU#
Silva stands up from Ruger's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ruger moves out of range easily.
Ruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a combination. Ruger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
A jab from Ruger misses.
Ruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Ruger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Ruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ruger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Silva tries a knee to the head but Ruger blocks it.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Ruger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruger postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ruger is having none of it.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruger controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Ruger's shoulder, as Ruger tries to avoid the shot.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ruger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. #ES#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Silva kicks Ruger off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ruger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruger postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
Ruger distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruger can do to turn this around?
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruger 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.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruger is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ruger misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Ruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruger.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruger slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruger with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Ruger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Ruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Silva 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.
Adriano Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruger scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruger.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva lands with a hook. Ruger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruger fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ruger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. #T2#
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva continues to stall.
Ruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruger looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ruger is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ruger.
Ruger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ruger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger is trying to control but can't.
Ruger pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ruger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruger. Ruger gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ruger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruger won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ruger is now in half guard.
Simmons controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ruger working the head and body with strikes.
Simmons is staying active underneath Ruger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simmons is positioning himself well to prevent Ruger advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Ruger is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
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.
Ruger prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons has his hands clasped together around Ruger's back. He's all about the action.
Ruger is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ruger working Simmons over with strikes.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruger passes into side control, despite Simmons's attempt to control the position.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
Ruger working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons tries to escape but Ruger is in control. #T4#
Simmons is trying to control Ruger's posture but Ruger avoids it.
Simmons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ruger cracks Simmons with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ruger working the ground and pound.
Simmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruger somewhat.
Ruger avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Rex Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.#TD2#
Simmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simmons wants to stand but Ruger has his arm trapped.
Ruger manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruger is controlling Simmons's posture.#T1#
Ruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Ruger defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruger moves into full guard.
Ruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruger pulls Simmons in to control the position.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Ruger had control of the position. #T3#
Simmons won't allow Ruger to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Ruger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ruger working away.
The strikes coming from Ruger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simmons some visible discomfort.
Ruger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simmons wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Simmons is pushing Ruger's head away, looking to escape. Ruger manages to hold on to the position though.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruger's leg. 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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Simmons's temple.
Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruger scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simmons trying to control but Ruger postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Ruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Ruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Ruger feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruger works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ruger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simmons stacks Ruger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Simmons!#SUB2#
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Ruger throws Simmons to one side and escapes!#T1#
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruger is looking to land body kicks.
Ruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Gregory Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Simmons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Ruger is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Ruger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruger.#T2#
Ruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Simmons looking to control but Ruger passes into half guard.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is looking to escape.#T3#
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard.
Ruger moves nicely into side control.
Simmons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruger connects with a decent elbow.
Ruger is chipping away with strikes.
Simmons regains half guard.
Ruger trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Simmons pushes Ruger off looking to stand but Ruger dives back in and keeps control.
Simmons gets full guard.#T4#
Ruger postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruger 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruger, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Murphy 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruger attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruger cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva has his hands on Ruger's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Silva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ruger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silva has tightened it up now! Ruger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Event:
AFC Murphy vs Hedes
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SU2#
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Jones fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Jones pushes Ruger up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones is controlling Ruger's posture.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones pulls Ruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Ruger is stalling in the full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand but Ruger is controlling the position.
Ruger trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ruger stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Ruger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throws a strike but Ruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Jones looking to control.
Ruger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruger postures up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger landing with the ground and pound.
Ruger 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rex Ruger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Ruger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ruger.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ruger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Ruger wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruger passes into side control.
Ruger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Ruger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones parries the strikes from Ruger easily there. Ruger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones prevents Ruger from improving his position.
Ruger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Jones trying to pass the guard but Ruger defending well.
Ruger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ruger's brow.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones stands and throws Ruger's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Jones trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruger throws a big shot that misses.
Ruger shoots and misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ruger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4##TD#
Ruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones tries to buck Ruger off but Ruger is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruger working away.
Rex Ruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Ruger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a right and a left that Ruger avoids nicely.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Ruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones controlling the position.#T1#
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Ruger shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruger is one step ahead there.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing.
Ruger with a nice head shot there.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ruger lands a couple of digs.
Ruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruger throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruger defends it easily.#T4#
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Ruger fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruger 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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