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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ruane has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruane wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Ruane wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Anderson.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruane drops back down to his feet.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ruane.
Ruane blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Ruane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Ruane is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Ruane looks winded!
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruane seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruane is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.#T1#
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruane takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a big right hand that drops Ruane! The killer instinct kicks in and Anderson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Anderson!
Alexis Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, Riners Clothing $40 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches up with Chegwin, looking for a takedown. Ruane pushes Chegwin against the cage but Chegwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chegwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruane somewhat.
Ruane shoots in and drives through. Chegwin sprawls well.
Keith Chegwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ruane.
Ruane tries to clinch but Chegwin moves out of range. #CL#
Chegwin drives through and clinches with Ruane against the cage.
Ruane wants to get back to striking at distance but Chegwin won't allow it.
#BC#
Chegwin manages to break the clinch.
Ruane takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chegwin.
Ruane throws a counter combo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruane working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
Chegwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chegwin swivels and escapes.
Chegwin misses with a hook.
Chegwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruane is just out of range.
Ruane moves in looking to clinch but Chegwin pushes him off.
Ruane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chegwin's waist but Chegwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruane off to one side.
Chegwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruane.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chegwin as he jumps to the side.
Chegwin misses with a left hand
and Ruane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Ruane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chegwin.
Ruane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Chegwin tries to keep at a distance but Ruane has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chegwin throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Chegwin. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Ruane has been cut.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Chegwin has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chegwin. #BC#
Chegwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chegwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Chegwin closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Chegwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Ruane has Chegwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chegwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Chegwin has him pressed against the cage.
Chegwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Chegwin breaks the clinch.
Chegwin moves out of range as Ruane throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Chegwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chegwin!
Ruane looks winded!
Chegwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chegwin. That one must have hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chegwin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chegwin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chegwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chegwin throws a big shot that misses.
Ruane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Ruane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chegwin counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruane shrugs it off.
Chegwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruane's waist but Ruane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chegwin off to one side.
Ruane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chegwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chegwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruane avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Chegwin catches Ruane right on the button with a cross.
Chegwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chegwin tries for a takedown but Ruane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Chegwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ruane's cut.
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#
Chegwin closes the distance and clinches up with Ruane, looking for a takedown. Chegwin pushes Ruane against the cage but Ruane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruane tries to counter with a clinch but Chegwin shakes him off and moves away.
Chegwin swings for the body but Ruane moves out of range.
Chegwin looks to land a left hand but Ruane moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Ruane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chegwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Chegwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chegwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruane can do to turn this around?
Ruane is looking to break free of the clinch but Chegwin has double underhooks.
Chegwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruane's defenses.
Chegwin prevents Ruane from breaking the clinch.
Ruane is trying to force a seperation but Chegwin has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chegwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chegwin can't find room to land a body shot as Ruane controls the action.
Ruane is looking to control Chegwin's arms but Chegwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruane has his back to the cage. #T1#
Chegwin lands an elbow inside that Ruane shrugs off.
Ruane blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chegwin.#BC#
Chegwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chegwin pinned against the cage. Chegwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chegwin misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Ruane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt - Chegwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keith Chegwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ruane.
Ruane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chegwin lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Ruane looks for a takedown but Chegwin sprawls well.
Brandon Ruane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chegwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chegwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Chegwin misses.
Chegwin throws a jab when Ruane was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ruane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chegwin connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chegwin thumps Ruane with a low kick.
Ruane dives in for a single leg takedown but Chegwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Chegwin avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Chegwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruane.
Chegwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Ruane looks for a takedown but Chegwin sprawls well.
Ruane on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Chegwin rushes Ruane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chegwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruane.
Ruane is trying to drag Chegwin to the mat but Chegwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chegwin avoiding damage as Ruane throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Chegwin breaks from the clinch.
Chegwin is looking to land body kicks.
Chegwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Chegwin stuffs the takedown.
Chegwin misses with a body kick.
Chegwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chegwin swings for the body but Ruane moves out of range.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruane tries for a takedown but Chegwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chegwin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chegwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruane wants it to stay on the feet.
Chegwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruane.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruane enables Chegwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chegwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Chegwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ruane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt - Chegwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruane avoids the body shot from Chegwin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chegwin. That's going to slow Ruane down.
Chegwin misses the jab.
Ruane shoots and misses #CL#
and Chegwin counters by clinching up.
Ruane wants to get back to striking at distance but Chegwin won't allow it.
Chegwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruane looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chegwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keith Chegwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ruane.
Ruane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Chegwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruane blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Chegwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chegwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruane tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chegwin is defended easily by Ruane.
Ruane fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chegwin is looking to clinch but Ruane is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chegwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruane moves out of range of the body kick from Chegwin.
#T2#
Chegwin lands a jab.
Ruane scores with a punch to the head.
Chegwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruane moves out of range of the strikes.
Chegwin dips to his left and cracks Ruane with an uppercut!
Chegwin looks to land a body kick but Ruane moved away.
Ruane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chegwin.#CL2#
Ruane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruane blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Chegwin throws an elbow but misses.
Chegwin is pressed up against the cage. Ruane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chegwin down to the mat. Chegwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chegwin swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Ruane clinches with his opponent.
Chegwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruane walks away with a smile on his face. Chegwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chegwin stuffs the takedown.
Chegwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruane counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
Ruane throws a series of punches but Chegwin avoids them all with ease.
Chegwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Chegwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chegwin fails to land.
Chegwin fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Chegwin is pressed up against the cage. Ruane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chegwin down to the mat. Chegwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chegwin misses with a kick to the body.
Ruane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chegwin defends it well.
Chegwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Ruane tries to counter it with a takedown but Chegwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chegwin throws the kick towards the body but Ruane avoids it.
Ruane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Keith Chegwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chegwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin throws a wild body kick that Ruane sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chegwin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keith Chegwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Chegwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brandon Ruane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruane throws a head kick but Chegwin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Chegwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chegwin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Chegwin!
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Event:
RISE 2 - Calvero vs Hendricks
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
qq paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Ruane has been cut.#CL#
Ruane clinches with his opponent.
qq wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite qq's efforts to push away.
qq is trying to push Ruane away but Ruane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
qq tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ruane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
qq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
qq is trying to force a seperation but Ruane has the dominant position.
qq goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Ruane decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ruane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. qq gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
qq wants to get up but he can't break Ruane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Ruane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
qq is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruane is controlling him.
Ruane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruane pushing down on qq's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
qq is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruane stalling. #SUB#
Ruane wants to work for an arm triangle but qq is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruane throwing shots but qq is blocking nicely.
qq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
qq tries to kick Ruane off in order to stand up. Ruane Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ruane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Ruane has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruane looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that qq really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ruane punching from mount but qq doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruane thowing shots but they're missing.
qq wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ruane.
Ruane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Ruane controlling from the full mount.
Ruane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ruane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ruane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
qq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
qq is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ruane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruane trying to land knees to the body.
qq taking a breather.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but qq manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
qq tries to break the clinch but Ruane is controlling the position. #TD#
Ruane jumps guard.
Ruane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ruane passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
qq is trying to stand.#T1#
Ruane controlling from mount.
Ruane throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Ruane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
qq defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ruane.
Ruane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that qq can do to turn this around?
Ruane content just to control the position here.
qq has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Ruane working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB#
Ruane working for the choke.
Ruane throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Ruane looking for the RNC. #SUB#
qq preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruane. #SUB#
Ruane is looking for the choke from the back position but qq is controlling his hands well.
qq avoids the strikes from Ruane. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
qq covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Ruane is looking for the choke from the back position but qq is controlling his hands well.
Ruane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Ruane is looking for the choke from the back position but qq is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruane biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Ruane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Ruane controls the position.
Ruane missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Ruane tightening his grip on qq, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Ruane looking to break qq's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. qq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ruane will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be qq right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ruane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ruane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ruane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
qq wants to break the clinch but can't.
qq using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Ruane on the inside.
Ruane goes for a takedown attempt but qq pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
qq with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but qq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
qq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
qq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruane.
A nice side step and qq releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane keeps the fight on the outside.
qq throws a series of punches but Ruane avoids them all with ease.
Ruane throwing a counter right hand but qq manages to avoid it.
qq misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ruane dives in and grabs qq's left leg, looking for a takedown. qq pushes down on Ruane's head and hops out.
A slow jab from qq misses its intended target. #KD2#
qq lands a high kick to the side of Ruane's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! qq dives into guard, looking to finish.
qq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Ruane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
qq tries to stand but Ruane is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. qq defends it easily.#SUB#
Ruane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. qq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. qq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Ruane has his hands on qq's head, controlling the position.
Ruane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ruane stays in close to qq's body and controls the position. #SU#
Ruane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - qq looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruane fails with the takedown.
qq lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
qq qq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruane slips under a jab from qq.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruane darts in looking for a takedown but qq gets double underhooks and turns Ruane into the cage. #T4#
qq throws a push kick but Ruane slaps the foot to one side.
qq turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Ruane with that takedown attempt.
qq misses with a head kick.
Ruane has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from qq tenderised Ruane's leg. Ruane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but qq circles away.
qq qq seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ruane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with qq, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
qq tries to circle away but Ruane has him pinned against the cage.
Ruane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
qq qq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Ruane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite qq's efforts to push away.
qq with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
qq qq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruane 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ruane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches.
Ruane scores with a shot to the side of Casey's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lionel Casey has been cut.
Casey fails to pull guard.
Ruane lands a body punch.
Casey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Casey has him pressed against the cage.
Ruane stops a takedown attempt from Casey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruane is trying to force a seperation but Casey has the dominant position.#TD2#
Ruane pulls guard.
Ruane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casey working some strikes from top position.
Casey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey looking to sit in guard and control but Ruane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Casey trying to keep a closed guard but Ruane is proving a slippery customer.
Casey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ruane trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casey being controlled here, momentarily.
Casey pulls Ruane in to control the position.
Ruane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Casey keeping full guard, as Ruane tries to pass. #SU2#
Ruane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Ruane. #CL2#
Ruane moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruane has Casey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Casey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Casey pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Ruane tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Casey holds on and takes a little breather.
Casey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ruane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruane looks winded!
Casey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Casey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Ruane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Casey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Casey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruane with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ruane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Casey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Casey circles away.
Casey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ruane.
Casey moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruane.
Ruane misses with a takedown #CL#
and Casey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Casey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Casey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Casey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey looking for a takedown. #TD#
Casey jumps guard and drags Ruane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Casey trying to keep a closed guard but Ruane is proving a slippery customer.
Ruane controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SU2#
Ruane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but Casey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Ruane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Casey's waist but Casey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruane off to one side.
Ruane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Casey defends it nicely.#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.#CL2#
Ruane rushes Casey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruane tries to circle away but Casey has him pinned against the cage.
Casey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Casey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Casey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Casey is looking to counter the offense by Ruane and move into the clinch.#T3#
Ruane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Casey is fending him off so far but Ruane persists. Nope, Casey circles away and we're back to standing.
Casey is looking to counter the offense by Ruane and move into the clinch.
Ruane tries for a takedown but Casey circles away easily#CL#
and Casey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Casey.
Casey has Ruane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Casey is working for takedown but Ruane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruane tries to circle away but Casey has him pinned against the cage.
Casey wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey can't get the takedown.
Ruane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruane gets underhooks to prevent Casey's takedown attempt.
Casey is working for takedown but Ruane is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Casey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruane.
Casey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruane is defending well.
Casey stops a takedown attempt from Ruane.
#TD#
Casey jumps guard.
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruane.
Casey is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Lionel Casey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lionel Casey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ruane moves into the clinch.
Casey is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruane gets an underhook and turns Casey into the cage.
Casey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruane after a bit of a struggle.
Ruane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Casey tries for a takedown but Ruane manages to get underhooks.
Ruane gets underhooks to prevent Casey's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casey tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruane tries a knee to the head but Casey blocks it.
Casey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruane after a bit of a struggle.
Casey tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ruane gets control of Casey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruane has Casey pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ruane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ruane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Casey defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Casey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ruane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Casey lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Ruane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Casey cracks Ruane with a solid left hand.
Casey works over Ruane with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Casey trying to control but Ruane is working from the bottom.
Casey scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruane has wrist control.
Casey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Casey is working Ruane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Casey lands a couple of digs.
Casey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lionel Casey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casey preventing the sweep.
Casey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruane has wrist control.
Ruane wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruane working a defensive guard here.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Casey.
Brandon Ruane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ruane gets a clinch.
Casey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ruane clinches.
Casey is trying to drag Ruane to the mat but Ruane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Casey pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Ruane postures up in Casey's guard and throws a big left but Casey blocks it.
Casey looking to control.
Ruane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruane wants to pass the guard but Casey is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ruane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruane 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ruane!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Page closes the distance and clinches up with Ruane, looking for a takedown. Page pushes Ruane against the cage but Ruane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Page gets caught napping as Ruane dives in and scores a takedown. Page manages to retain guard.
Ruane looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruane trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruane is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ruane dives in and scores a takedown into Page's guard.
Ruane looks winded!
Page pulls Ruane in close to prevent any damage.
Page continues to stall.
Page's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Ruane wants to get up but he can't break Page's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruane stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Ruane looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Page stays in close to Ruane's body and controls the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Page seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruane for as long as he can get away with.
Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Page has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruane tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
It looked like Page wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruane scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Ruane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruane as he avoids it easily.
Page sets himself, and Ruane steps forward looking for the clinch! Page avoids it this time.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruane sprawls well. Ruane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruane as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Ruane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane working away.
You can see the frustration on Page's face as Ruane controls the position. #T1#
Ruane is trying to ground and pound but Page uses the momentary lack of control by Ruane to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ruane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Page defends it well.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Page trying to control from the bottom.
Ruane is trying to control the action in half guard but Page is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruane prevents Page from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Page is staying active underneath Ruane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Ruane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Page backs off Ruane throws a huge counter combo but Page manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the liver by Ruane. Beautiful body shot.
Brandon Ruane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruane is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Ruane circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ruane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
Page wants to control but Ruane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page keeping hold of Ruane's head, controlling as best he can. #SU2#
Ruane stands up out of the half guard. #T3##TD#
Page shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruane wants to control the position but Page says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Page slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruane is trying to stand up here but Page is controlling him well. #T4#
Ruane wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruane tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruane, which made it look bad.
Ruane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page shoots in for a double leg but Ruane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ruane 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#
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Ruane gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage. #TD2#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Page manages to get to full guard.
Ruane is fighting to break Page's control of his arms but Page is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Page lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruane wants to sweep but no luck.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruane is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Page is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ruane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Page passes into half guard.
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Ruane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt.
Page dives in and grabs Ruane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruane pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
And Ruane tries to counter it with a takedown but Page pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Ruane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ruane is looking for a kimura but Page is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruane to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page gets back to full guard.
Ruane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ruane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruane 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ruane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Bambaulay misses with a double jab.
Ruane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and pushes Bambaulay back into the cage.#BC2#
Bambaulay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bambaulay throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Ruane moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bambaulay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bambaulay fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruane feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Bambaulay.
Bambaulay misses with a double jab
and Ruane counters with a series of strikes. Bambaulay will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruane tries for a takedown but Bambaulay circles away easily#CL2#
and Bambaulay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bambaulay.
Ruane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bambaulay up against the cage.#BC#
Ruane manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Bambaulay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bambaulay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bambaulay is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Bambaulay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bambaulay fails with a takedown attempt.
Bambaulay lands an overhand right.#T2#
Bambaulay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruane attempts a counter takedown but Bambaulay avoids it well and moves away.
Ruane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bambaulay swings for the body but Ruane moves out of range.
Ruane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bambaulay pinned against the cage. Bambaulay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bambaulay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bambaulay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bambaulay shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruane sprawls well. He's pushed Bambaulay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruane closes the distance and clinches up with Bambaulay, looking for a takedown. Ruane pushes Bambaulay against the cage but Bambaulay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olu Bambaulay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but Bambaulay shows good takedown defense.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Bambaulay connects with a body shot.
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!
An inside leg kick from Bambaulay misses. #T3#
Bambaulay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bambaulay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bambaulay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bambaulay stalling the fight.
Bambaulay keeps control of Ruane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Bambaulay jumps into guard, dragging Ruane to the mat.
Bambaulay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruane's guard. #REVB#
Bambaulay with a nice head shot there.
Bambaulay stopping the sweep attempt from Ruane.
Bambaulay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bambaulay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Bambaulay content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ruane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bambaulay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bambaulay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bambaulay wants to pass the guard but Ruane is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bambaulay tries for a takedown but Ruane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bambaulay throws a combination that misses
and Ruane counters with a series of strikes. Bambaulay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bambaulay throws a right and a left that Ruane avoids nicely.
Bambaulay misses with the combination.
Ruane feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bambaulay as he avoids it easily.
Ruane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bambaulay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olu Bambaulay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambaulay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bambaulay throws a right and a left that Ruane avoids nicely. #T1#
Ruane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bambaulay can pounce on him.
Bambaulay tried to score with a low kick but Ruane checks it.
Ruane shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bambaulay has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ruane darts in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets double underhooks and turns Ruane into the cage.
Bambaulay lands with a straight right. Ruane didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Bambaulay. Those never looked like landing.
Bambaulay throws a body shot but no joy.
Bambaulay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bambaulay scoring well with a low kick there.
Bambaulay lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Bambaulay gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruane has Bambaulay pressed against the cage.
#T2##BC2#
Bambaulay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon Ruane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bambaulay scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruane should have avoided that one.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt - Bambaulay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Bambaulay.
Ruane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Bambaulay to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Bambaulay misses. #CL#
Ruane rushes Bambaulay and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Bambaulay has him pressed against the cage.
Ruane lands with a light punch inside.
Bambaulay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Bambaulay manages to break the clinch.
Ruane takes one to the side of the head.
Bambaulay stuffs the takedown.
Bambaulay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bambaulay throws a right hand that Ruane ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruane also avoids with ease.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but Bambaulay shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Bambaulay rushes Ruane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bambaulay manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bambaulay instigates a clinch.
Ruane jumps guard but Bambaulay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC2#
Bambaulay manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bambaulay as he jumps to the side.
Bambaulay clobbers Ruane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Bambaulay there.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bambaulay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Ruane is rocked!
Bambaulay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Ruane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ruane is looking to clinch but Bambaulay is avoiding it.
Ruane seems to have got his legs back now.
Bambaulay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bambaulay misses with a combination
enabling Ruane to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruane misses with a takedown
and Ruane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bambaulay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambaulay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bambaulay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane dives in for a single leg takedown but Bambaulay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bambaulay tries to bum rush Ruane with a series of wild strikes but Ruane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bambaulay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane doesn't manage to clinch there - Bambaulay circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bambaulay tries to clinch but Ruane moves out of range.
Ruane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bambaulay 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.
Bambaulay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bambaulay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bambaulay wants to clinch up but Ruane keeps it at a distance.
Ruane throws a sloppy head kick and Bambaulay moves out of range easily.
Ruane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Bambaulay. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Bambaulay with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Bambaulay tries to clinch up.
Ruane slips a jab and a cross from Bambaulay.
Ruane looks for a takedown but Bambaulay sprawls well.
Bambaulay throws a counter combo.
Ruane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Bambaulay catches Ruane right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruane is looking to clinch but Bambaulay is avoiding it.
Bambaulay tries to bum rush Ruane with a series of wild strikes but Ruane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ruane with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bambaulay to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bambaulay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bambaulay misses with a few strikes there.
Bambaulay stuffs the takedown.
Bambaulay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruane's head.
Ruane darts in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets double underhooks and turns Ruane into the cage.
Bambaulay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruane eats them both and turns towards Bambaulay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bambaulay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
Bambaulay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruane avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruane throws a head kick that misses.
Bambaulay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bambaulay throws a series of punches but Ruane moves out of range.
Bambaulay stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruane. Ruane gets slowly back to his feet.
Bambaulay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bambaulay misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Ruane takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bambaulay to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olu Bambaulay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bambaulay 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olu Bambaulay!
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