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Event:
EFA 5 Balboa vs Kelly
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Patadas.
Patadas scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruane should have avoided that one.
Manolito Patadas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patadas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruane tries to avoid it but Patadas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruane to the ground. Ruane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Patadas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruane, pushing him back against the cage.
Patadas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruane missing with knees to the body.
Ruane is trying to drag Patadas to the mat but Patadas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patadas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Patadas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patadas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Patadas prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patadas lands a knee to the head.
Patadas trying to land knees to the body.
Ruane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manolito Patadas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patadas just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Ruane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but Ruane blocks with his arms.
Patadas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patadas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruane blocks it with crossed arms.
Patadas is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ruane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patadas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Patadas has closed the distance and engaged Ruane in a clinch.
Patadas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruane blocks an elbow strike from Patadas.
Patadas working aggressively here.
Patadas lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Ruane avoiding damage as Patadas throws knees to the body.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruane avoids it.
Patadas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patadas scores a nice knee to the body.
Patadas trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Patadas trying to land knees to the body.
Patadas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patadas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruane avoiding damage as Patadas throws knees to the body.
Ruane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but Patadas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruane wants a takedown.
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!
Patadas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruane.
Patadas tries a body shot but Ruane blocks it.
Patadas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patadas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Ruane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Patadas looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Ruane throws an elbow but it misses.
Patadas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruane looking to throw knees to the head but Patadas is blocking nicely.
Patadas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patadas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patadas stops a takedown attempt from Ruane.
Ruane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patadas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patadas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruane.
Ruane blocks an elbow strike from Patadas.
Patadas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patadas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patadas keeps control of Ruane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patadas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruane.
#T4#
Ruane blocks an elbow strike.
Patadas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patadas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Patadas has him pressed against the cage.
Patadas scores with a hook to the body.
Patadas lands a damaging elbow.
Ruane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patadas prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Patadas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruane wants a takedown.
Patadas trying to land knees to the body.
Patadas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruane jumps guard but Patadas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruane takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Patadas 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#
Ruane shoots for a double leg takedown but Patadas sprawls well. He's pushed Ruane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patadas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Patadas wants to clinch up but Ruane keeps it at a distance.
Patadas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruane fails with the takedown.#CL#
Patadas pushes Ruane up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane avoids a wild elbow strike from Patadas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruane.
Ruane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Ruane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Patadas won't allow Ruane to sweep him here. #SU#
Patadas gets to his feet - Ruane follows without any prompting.
Ruane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Patadas closes the distance and clinches.
Patadas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruane blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Patadas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manolito Patadas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Ruane is trying to drag Patadas to the mat but Patadas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patadas lands with a right to the head.
Ruane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Patadas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruane's defenses.
Patadas lands an elbow inside that Ruane shrugs off.
Patadas trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Patadas lands a damaging elbow.
Ruane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patadas walks away with a smile on his face. Ruane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick from Patadas lands but Ruane takes it in his stride.
Ruane circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!#CL#
Patadas clinches up against the cage.
Ruane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patadas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patadas as Ruane tries to tie him up.
Patadas throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ruane breaks the clinch.
Ruane misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3##CL#
Patadas closes the distance and clinches.
Patadas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Patadas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Patadas tries a knee to the head but Ruane blocks it.
Patadas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patadas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ruane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Patadas avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Patadas throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruane! But no joy.
Ruane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patadas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Ruane darts in and clinches Patadas up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Patadas.
Ruane tries to land knees in the clinch but Patadas avoids the damage to the body.
Patadas is leaning against Ruane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patadas tries to work over Ruane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patadas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruane can do to turn this around?
Ruane looking to slow down the pace here.
Patadas pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patadas tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruane avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Patadas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Patadas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Patadas misses with a head kick.
Ruane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruane throws a counter combo.
Ruane throws a leg kick that misses.
Patadas stalks Ruane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruane's face. Ruane staggers backwards, shaken.
Patadas fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ruane closes the distance and pushes Patadas back into the cage.
Ruane dodges an elbow strike from Patadas.
Patadas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Patadas tries a knee to the head but Ruane blocks it.
Manolito Patadas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but Patadas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patadas trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patadas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruane's brow.
Patadas throws an elbow that misses.
Ruane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patadas backwards. #T1#
Ruane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patadas's elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patadas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruane dodges an elbow strike from Patadas.
Ruane has Patadas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patadas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Patadas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Patadas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patadas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patadas after a bit of a struggle.
Manolito Patadas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Knees to the body from Patadas.
Patadas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patadas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruane.
Patadas misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Patadas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patadas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruane jumps guard but Patadas stands there with Ruane around his waist. Ruane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruane blocks an elbow strike from Patadas.
Ruane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patadas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Ruane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patadas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruane's defenses.
Ruane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Patadas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruane's defenses.
Patadas misses with a body punch.
Patadas misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patadas lands an elbow inside.
Ruane wants to get back to striking at distance but Patadas won't allow it.
#T3#
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Come on Ruane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Patadas holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruane drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Patadas.
Ruane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruane avoids it.
Ruane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ruane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Patadas moves into range and clinches up with Ruane.
Ruane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manolito Patadas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Patadas won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patadas obliges.
Ruane jumps guard but Patadas stands there with Ruane around his waist. Ruane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolito Patadas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patadas, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Patadas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Gusmao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the body.
Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruane takes one to the chin there.
Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Gusmao.
Ruane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gusmao throws a series of punches but Ruane moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gusmao!
Luiz Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gusmao misses with the combination.
Gusmao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gusmao duly obliges.
Gusmao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruane on the side of the head.
Gusmao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao lands the left hand.#T1#
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Gusmao tries to keep at a distance but Ruane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Ruane breaks from the clinch.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luiz Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ruane has managed to clinch.
Gusmao gets underhooks to prevent Ruane's takedown attempt.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Ruane controls the action.
Gusmao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luiz Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Gusmao takes a shot to the head.
Ruane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gusmao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ruane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Ruane shoots in looking for a takedown but Gusmao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruane looks for a takedown but Gusmao sprawls well.
Ruane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gusmao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gusmao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gusmao pinned against the cage. Gusmao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gusmao misses with a wild combination.
Gusmao misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruane unleashes a big counter combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Ruane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to avoid it but Ruane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusmao to the ground. Gusmao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gusmao is fending him off so far but Ruane persists. Nope, Gusmao circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gusmao defends well and Ruane ends up having to push Gusmao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Ruane gets a clinch.
Ruane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruane has Gusmao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gusmao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ruane breaks the clinch.
Gusmao leaves Ruane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gusmao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Gusmao throws a series of strikes that have Ruane backpedaling.
Gusmao is looking to wear down Ruane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gusmao scores with a nice strike.
Ruane misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruane or perhaps it was just good defense by Gusmao, which made it look bad.
Gusmao throws a nice looking combination but Ruane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruane shoots in but Gusmao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gusmao looks to land a combination but Ruane avoids it well.
Gusmao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Gusmao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gusmao digs a good hook to Ruane's body.
Gusmao connects with a jab.#CL2#
Ruane takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ruane manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gusmao wanted to stand there but Ruane had control of the position.
Gusmao is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruane has wrist control.
Gusmao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane trying to control the position.
Ruane wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gusmao wants to control from the top but Ruane keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ruane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gusmao, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruane manages to break the clinch.
Luiz Gusmao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gusmao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruane eats them both and turns towards Gusmao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gusmao stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruane or perhaps it was just good defense by Gusmao, which made it look bad.
Ruane dodges the punch combination from Gusmao.
Gusmao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruane on the side of the head.#T2#
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luiz Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Gusmao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gusmao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
Ruane tries for a takedown but Gusmao circles away easily
and Gusmao counters with a nice uppercut.
Luiz Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far.
Gusmao misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruane slips a jab and a cross from Gusmao.
#CL2#
Ruane rushes Gusmao and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Ruane lands a body shot.
Ruane gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gusmao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Ruane 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Ruane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruane lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Gusmao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ruane shoots in looking for a takedown but Gusmao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gusmao lands a jab to Ruane's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao misses with the combination.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruane can do to turn this around?#T4##CL2#
Ruane pushes Gusmao up against the cage in a clinch.
Gusmao can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Ruane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gusmao tries to stand but Ruane is controlling from the bottom.
Ruane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruane controls Gusmao momentarily but Gusmao frees himself.
Ruane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gusmao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Gusmao dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gusmao defends well and Ruane ends up having to push Gusmao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruane doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Gusmao does no damage.
Gusmao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruane circles away quickly and effectively.
Gusmao jabs Ruane right on the nose. Ruane blinks but takes it well.
Gusmao lands a nice shot that snaps Ruane's head back.
Gusmao cracks Ruane with an open hand slap.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Gusmao gets tackled into the cage by Ruane. Ruane maintains the clinch.
Gusmao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruane is working for takedown but Gusmao is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Ruane pulls guard effortlessly.
Gusmao throwing strikes from guard but Ruane blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##ES2#
Ruane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gusmao is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gusmao wants to break free but Ruane has control.
#TD2#
Ruane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gusmao uses from the top position.
Ruane is controlling Gusmao's posture.
Gusmao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gusmao's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ruane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gusmao is keeping the position for now.
Ruane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ruane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gusmao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Ruane stands up and waves to Gusmao to follow him.
Nice uppercut there from Gusmao.#T3#
Gusmao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gusmao moves away from the strike by Ruane.
Ruane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luiz Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
No luck for Ruane with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target.
Gusmao looks to land a combination but Ruane avoids it well. #CL2#
Ruane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gusmao is trying to push Ruane away but Ruane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gusmao throws a series of punches but Ruane moves out of range.
Ruane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruane is defended easily by Gusmao.#T4#
Gusmao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gusmao duly obliges. #CL2#
Gusmao gets tackled into the cage by Ruane. Ruane maintains the clinch.
Ruane prevents Gusmao from breaking the clinch.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but Gusmao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Ruane jumps guard and drags Gusmao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gusmao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruane controls Gusmao momentarily but Gusmao frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luiz Gusmao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusmao, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Gusmao!
Luiz Gusmao took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wells.
Wells really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Wells darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruane gets full guard.
Wells wants to pass the guard but Ruane is keeping the position.#ES2#
Ruane pushes Wells off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Ruane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruane wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wells changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruane throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Wells counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Wells got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wells has managed to get both his arms back between Ruane's legs - danger averted.
Ruane is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruane controls Wells momentarily but Wells frees himself.
Ruane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruane 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#
Ruane controls Wells momentarily but Wells frees himself.
Wells has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells wants to stand but Ruane is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruane scores with a sloppy right hand. Wells should have avoided that one.
Ruane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ruane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wells.
Wells stuffs the takedown.
Wells shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruane tries to sprawl out of it but Wells keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruane somewhat.
Wells will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4##TD2#
Ruane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wells's half guard.
Wells wants to stand back up but Ruane manages to pass into side control.
Wells is breathing heavily.
Ruane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wells keeps working.
Wells tries to improve position but can't.
Ruane taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wells struggling a bit here.
Wells is looking for a sweep.
Wells struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxen Ruane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wells takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruane sprawls well. Ruane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wells gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruane cracks a nice hook into Wells's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whack! Ruane lands a heavy head kick that drops Wells. The ref tackles Ruane to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Wells was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jaxen Ruane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sykes has Ruane up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ruane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sykes can't fight it off and eventually Ruane manages to take the fight to the floor. Sykes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruane is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sykes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ruane frees his head nicely. Oh but Sykes has switched to an armbar! Ruane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dewayne Sykes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gates is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Gates clinches.
Gates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gates is trying to pull guard but Ruane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Ruane pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gates working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Ruane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gates landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Ruane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gates.
Ruane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruane is trying to control the position but Gates postures up.
Gates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gates.
Gates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gates stands up over Ruane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gates throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gates postures up in Ruane's guard and throws a big left but Ruane blocks it.
Ruane wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Ruane moves out of range easily.
Gates wants to clinch up but Ruane keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Gates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gates thows a huge punch but Ruane dodges it nicely.
Ruane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gates.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Gates stands up from half guard.
Ruane looks winded!#TD2#
Ruane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Gates pushes Ruane off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Gates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Gates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruane to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Gates throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruane uses it to pass to side control.
#ES#
Gates bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gates dives in and grabs Ruane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruane pushes down on Gates's head and hops out.#TD2#
Gates gets caught flat footed, as Ruane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Gates has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ruane doesn't defend quickly enough and Gates has managed to lock this one up! Can Ruane escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gates on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teddy Gates!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Whittaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whittaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruane at a distance.
Ruane is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whittaker gets through Ruane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Whittaker does no damage. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Whittaker and Ruane goes tumbling to the canvas! Whittaker follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Ruane is rocked!
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!
Whittaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oh Ruane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittaker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ruane! More strikes land and this one is all over! Whittaker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaq Whittaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruane is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hull holds on and takes a little breather.
Hull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hull tries to strike from the bottom.
Hull can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull is looking to control Ruane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hull avoid being mounted?
Hull tries to get to full guard but Ruane has control of the leg.
Ruane is nestled in close to Hull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Ruane stops Hull from getting back to his feet.
Hull is in trouble now - Ruane has advanced to mount!
Hull doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hull wants to hold on but Ruane pushes him away.
Hull tries to reverse the position but Ruane maintains control.
Hull tries to hold on but Ruane pushes him away.
Hull is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hull tries to hold on but Ruane postures up.#T2#
Hull blocking the ground and pound.
Hull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hull has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Ruane looking for the choke from the back.
Ruane keeps control of the position as Hull tries to break free.
Hull trying to control the action but Ruane just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Hull fending off the submission attempt from Ruane.
Hull is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Hull manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruane's guard. Nice work there by Hull.
Ruane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hull scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hull won't allow Ruane to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ruane being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxen Ruane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hull is defended easily by Ruane.#TD#
Ruane gets caught flat footed, as Hull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ruane has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hull has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruane breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ruane scores with a takedown into Hull's guard.
Ruane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruane wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Hull is looking to stand up but Ruane isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hull is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hull looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hull is one step ahead there.
Ruane looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruane is adopting a defensive guard.
Hull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hull postures up.
Hull not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruane throws a series of punches but Hull avoids them all with ease.
Hull throws a big counter combination but Ruane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Ruane gets tackled into the cage by Hull. Hull maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hull pulls Ruane into guard.
Ruane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hull is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Hull preventing the sweep. #T4#
Hull content to stall in guard here.
Hull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hull has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruane is trying to improve his position.
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 Numbers Hull 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ruane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hull!
Ruane prevents Hull from escaping the position.
Hull can't do much from the bottom here.
Hull is looking to regain half guard here but Ruane keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruane misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull wants to control but Ruane postures up.
Jaxen Ruane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hull's legs.
Hull can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ruane is looking to take a break and control but Hull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hull tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ruane presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hull holds on for dear life, controlling Ruane's posture momentarily.
Hull really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hull regains half guard.
Hull is looking to escape.
Ruane is thwarting Hull's attempts to control the position.
Hull trying to get back to full guard but Ruane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hull tries to lock up and control but Ruane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hull regains half guard.
Ruane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hull keeps working. #T3#
Ruane content to control rather than advance.
Hull holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ruane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hull keeps working.
Hull gets back to full guard.
Hull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruane is looking to get back to is feet but Hull passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxen Ruane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Turner closes the distance and clinches up with Ruane, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes Ruane against the cage but Ruane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ruane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Ruane decides to stand back up. Ruane steps back and let's Turner get back to his feet.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruane can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Ruane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turner wants to get back to his feet.
Turner can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Ruane decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruane falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Turner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Ruane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Ruane stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ruane has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Ruane breaks from the clinch.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Ruane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elton Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ruane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruane defends well.
Ruane 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. #T2#
Turner keeping full guard, as Ruane tries to pass.
Ruane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Ruane from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Ruane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.#SUB#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Ruane slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ruane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Ruane controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxen Ruane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ruane misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Ruane drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Turner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ruane jumps into guard, dragging Turner to the mat.
#SU#
Turner stands up from Ruane's guard - Turner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruane sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Turner backs off Ruane throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elton Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Ruane is looking to clinch.
Ruane misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruane avoids it really well and circles away.
Elton Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Elton Turner has been cut.#TD2#
Ruane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Ruane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Ruane avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Ruane controlling from the full mount.
Ruane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ruane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ruane punching from mount but Turner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turner is squirming around, avoiding Ruane's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Turner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ruane punching from mount but Turner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ruane thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Ruane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SU2#
Ruane gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jaxen Ruane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ruane has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Ruane lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Turner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruane scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Ruane postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Turner to stand up.
Ruane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good exchange - Ruane coming out on top.#TD2#
Ruane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxen Ruane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elton Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ruane instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turner has Ruane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruane tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ruane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Turner kicks Ruane off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruane wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Ruane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Turner tries to bench press Ruane off him but Ruane keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ruane is trying to get an arm triangle but Turner is defending well. #SU2#
Ruane stands up.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Ruane clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Turner letting Ruane take a breather here.#TD2#
Ruane lands a takedown into guard.
Ruane looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Turner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruane's guard.#SU#
Turner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Ruane gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Turner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ruane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruane is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.
Ruane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruane wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ruane prevents Turner from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner sneaks back into half guard.#SU2#
Ruane escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaxen Ruane.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxen Ruane!
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