Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Tuytuhlz has Ruiha up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage.
Ruiha tries to break free but Tuytuhlz pushes him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuytuhlz is stalling here.
Tuytuhlz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruiha looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruiha lands a right hand.
Ruiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuytuhlz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuytuhlz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruiha pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Tuytuhlz's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuytuhlz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz connects with a single shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Tuytuhlz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruiha's head.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses the shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz sizes up Ruiha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruiha misses with a wild body shot.
Ruiha gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruiha misses with a straight left.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiha misses with a hook
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuytuhlz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Ruiha misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tuytuhlz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiha, which made it look bad.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Tuytuhlz's shoulder, as Tuytuhlz tries to avoid the shot.
Tuytuhlz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tuytuhlz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruiha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Ruiha misses.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Ruiha has Tuytuhlz up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuytuhlz has double underhooks.
Tuytuhlz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruiha lands a left hand.
Ruiha working hard to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuytuhlz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruiha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz. #T3#
A short uppercut from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands with a right to the head.
Tuytuhlz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Tuytuhlz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruiha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyke Tuytuhlz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuytuhlz.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tama Ruiha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruiha thinking.
Ruiha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smif throws a body punch but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha misses with a right hand
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Smif staying out of range there.
Ruiha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Ruiha misses with a looping left.
Jab from Smif.
Ruiha misses with a hook
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Ruiha misses.
Smif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruiha thinking.
Ruiha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Ruiha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruiha misses with a body punch
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruiha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smif throws a series of punches but Ruiha avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Smif there.
Ruiha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruiha throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiha misses with a wild body shot.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smif swings for the body but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruiha takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiha throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Ruiha swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiha is just out of range.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Ruiha lands with a right hand. #KD#
Smif lands a big uppercut and Ruiha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ruiha looks OK. Smif waves Ruiha back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruiha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a big right hand! Oh Ruiha is in trouble here! Smif follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
A victorious Bill Smif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Ruiha misses with a straight left.
Mifune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruiha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruiha misses the jab.
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruiha throws a big shot that misses.
Ruiha slips a jab and a cross from Mifune.
Mifune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with a body shot.
A big right from Ruiha misses.
Ruiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mifune was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruiha.#CL#
Mifune closes the distance and clinches.
Mifune misses with a punch to the body.
Mifune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mifune lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mifune.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Mifune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mifune blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mifune fails to land. #T1#
Mifune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mifune stalling the fight.
Ruiha blocks a body shot from Mifune.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mifune.
Ruiha tries to throw a body punch but Mifune avoids it by throwing Ruiha back against the cage.
Mifune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mifune swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Mifune has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mifune blocking some punches.
Mifune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruiha's elbow.
Ruiha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mifune misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mifune misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mifune pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruiha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mifune misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Ruiha breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Mifune. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mifune.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Mifune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mifune clobbers Ruiha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2##CL#
Mifune pushes Ruiha up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Mifune.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mifune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mifune scores with a shoulder strike.
Mifune tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Mifune back against the cage.
Mifune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Mifune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mifune lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards.
Ruiha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
A short body shot lands from Ruiha as the two fighters clinch.
Mifune has Ruiha pressed against the cage, preventing Ruiha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruiha is leaning against Mifune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mifune pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mifune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Kikuchiyo Mifune has been cut.#T3##BC2#
Ruiha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mifune slips a straight right by Ruiha.
A big right from Ruiha misses. #KD2#
Ruiha lands a big uppercut and Mifune crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mifune looks OK. Ruiha waves Mifune back to his feet!#ROC2#Mifune is rocked!
Ruiha throws a pinpoint strike between Mifune's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Mifune crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ruiha scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tama Ruiha!
A relieved looking Tama Ruiha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Kikuchiyo Mifune stepped up to the mic, saying 'Going back to the drawing board'.

Event: Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Ruiha just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha misses with a left hand #TD#
and Llewellyn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruiha won't be happy with that.
Ruiha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Llewellyn connects with a decent elbow.
Llewellyn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Llewellyn punching from mount but Ruiha doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruiha really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Llewellyn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ruiha can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Llewellyn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ruiha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Llewellyn wants to control the pace but Ruiha is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Ruiha is desperately trying to improve his position but Llewellyn has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Llewellyn looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruiha is having none of it.
Llewellyn trying to control but Ruiha is having none of it. #SUB#
Llewellyn has hold of Ruiha's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ruiha manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Llewellyn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn controlling his opponent.
Llewellyn mounts Ruiha! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Llewellyn working for a guillotine from mount but Ruiha is in no mood to give up.
Llewellyn controlling from mount. #T3#
Llewellyn seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruiha is holding on tight.
Llewellyn controlling from mount. #SUB#
Llewellyn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Llewellyn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Llewellyn looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruiha defends it well. #SUB#
Llewellyn has hold of Ruiha's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ruiha manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Ruiha stops Llewellyn from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Llewellyn looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruiha defends it well.
Llewellyn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llewellyn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Llewellyn slips a straight right by Ruiha.
Llewellyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruiha slips a jab from Llewellyn.
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Llewellyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruiha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Ruiha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Llewellyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Llewellyn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruiha sprawls well. Ruiha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Llewellyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Llewellyn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Llewellyn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruiha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Llewellyn.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruiha can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Llewellyn is looking to advance position but Ruiha won't allow it. #SUB#
Llewellyn trying to work for an americana but Ruiha has managed to regain full guard.
Llewellyn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Llewellyn drops back looking for a leg! Ruiha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiha manages to kick Llewellyn off! Llewellyn jumps back into Ruiha's guard.
Llewellyn controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Llewellyn advances position into side control!
Llewellyn advances to full mount.
Llewellyn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Llewellyn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Llewellyn forces the positional change into back control.
Llewellyn tries to get the hooks in deep but Ruiha pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Llewellyn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Even with his hooks in, Llewellyn manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Llewellyn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ruiha escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Llewellyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Llewellyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Llewellyn is pulling down on Ruiha's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Llewellyn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ruiha is defending well. Llewellyn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ruiha has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Llewellyn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Llewellyn!
AJ Llewellyn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.#TD#
Barbosa gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ruiha could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barbosa has cracked it and Ruiha is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas Barbosa waved his t-shirt featuring UNDEFEATED's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Ruiha lands with a nice body punch.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Ruiha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruiha to keep the fight standing.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with some punches. #TD#
Scott pulls guard successfully.
Ruiha 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. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Ruiha pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Scott is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ruiha frees his head nicely. Oh but Scott has switched to an armbar! Ruiha is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, David Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Finlayson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finlayson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finlayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut.
Ruiha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Finlayson's shoulder, as Finlayson tries to avoid the shot.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruiha's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ruiha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finlayson lunges at Ruiha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruiha's hand. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Finlayson cracks Ruiha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finlayson lands with a nice body punch.
Ruiha misses with a hook.
Ruiha scores with a nice head shot.
Ruiha scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiha swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Ruiha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Ruiha misses with a right hand
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruiha catches Finlayson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ruiha misses with a right hand
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Ruiha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Finlayson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruiha blocks a jab.
Ruiha slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Finlayson 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. #CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL2#
Ruiha darts in and clinches Finlayson up against the cage.
Ruiha can't break the clinch.
Ruiha has had enough of the clinch but Finlayson keeps him there for the moment.
Finlayson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruihas head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finlayson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards.
Finlayson lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Finlayson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Finlayson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards. #ROC#Ruiha is rocked!
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Ruiha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruiha takes a shot to the head.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tama Ruiha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 156
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiha is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Ruiha circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee fails with the takedown.#TD#
Lee gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruiha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lee.
Ruiha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee 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.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruiha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ruiha's face as Lee controls the position.
Ruiha manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruiha sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ruiha tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruiha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruiha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee. #T2##SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Ruiha is defending well.
Ruiha wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruiha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ruiha to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruiha shrugs it off. #T3#
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ruiha tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruiha is having none of it.
Ruiha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lee lands with some strikes.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruiha tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee working Ruiha over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiha gets back to half guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruiha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruiha tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruiha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee tries to clinch but Ruiha is having none of it.
Ruiha's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ruiha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ruiha throws a good cross that connects.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiha lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Ruiha counters with a big right hand! Oh Lee is in trouble here! Ruiha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
Our winner, Tama Ruiha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 147
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Saigon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruiha misses with a body shot.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruiha lands with a cross.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruiha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ruiha backs off Saigon throws a huge counter combo but Ruiha manages to avoid it all.
Saigon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Ruiha's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiha misses with a jab to the body
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Saigon throws a sloppy head kick and Ruiha moves out of range easily.
Saigon slips under a jab from Ruiha.#T1#
Ruiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Saigon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saigon throws a front kick that sends Ruiha stumbling back into the cage.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Ruiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Ruiha.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Ruiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
A jab lands there for Saigon.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saigon slips under a jab from Ruiha.
Saigon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saigon scores with the left hand. Ruiha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruiha lands a jab to Saigon's midsection.
Saigon walks straight into a right hand from Ruiha - that's dropped him! Ruiha jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Saigon from any more punishment! Saigon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Vinogradov lands a jab to the nose.
Ruiha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Ruiha tries to sprawl but Vinogradov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vinogradov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Vinogradov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Ruiha has left one of his arms exposed and Vinogradov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ruiha screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Vinogradov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Dawg moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruiha momentarily.
Dawg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruiha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiha manages to avoid it.
Ruiha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawg.
Ruiha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dawg moves forwards but Ruiha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawg fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawg loads up on a big right hand but Ruiha slips the punch.#CL#
Ruiha rushes Dawg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawgs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha misses with some punches. #T1#
Dawg blocks an uppercut.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawg is trying to break free.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards.
Dawg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dawg.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha lands a right hand.
Dawg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawg.
Ruiha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawg backwards.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha lands a nice uppercut.
Dawg swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawg.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Dawg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruiha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawg backwards.
Dawg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Dawg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawg pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha lands with a light punch inside.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Dawg.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Dawg.
Dawg is trying to force a seperation but Ruiha has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawg.
Dawg misses with a body punch.
Dawg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawg.
Dawg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawg.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Ruiha pushes Dawg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawg lands with a light punch inside.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Dawg.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruiha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawg backwards.
Dawg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Dawg tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Dawg throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawg's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Dawg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawg lands with a shot to the body.
Dawg misses with a wild body shot.
Dawg defending well as Ruiha loads up on a big left hand.
Dawg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Ruiha misses its intended target.
Dawg lands a body shot.
Bad Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawg. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawg swings for the body but Ruiha moves out of range.
Dawg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tama Ruiha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dawg lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Dawg misses with a straight left.
Ruiha throwing a counter right hand but Dawg manages to avoid it.
Dawg looks to land a combination. Ruiha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruiha avoids the body shot from Dawg.
A slow jab from Dawg misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Ruiha tries to clinch but Dawg is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawg misses.
Ruiha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dawg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dawg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawg connects with a body shot that sends Ruiha's belly button to the back.
Dawg throws a nice looking combination but Ruiha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruiha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruiha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawg misses.
Dawg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Dawg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dawg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruiha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawg looks to land a right hand but Ruiha moved out of range.
Ruiha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawg jabs Ruiha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Dawg counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawg scores with a one two! Ruiha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawg moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Dawg as he connects with a hook.
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!
Ruiha jabs Dawg right on the nose. Dawg blinks but takes it well.
Dawg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Dawg looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
Ruiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawg.
Ruiha tries to clinch there but Dawg circles away.
Dawg looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Ruiha cracks Dawg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ruiha has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dawg to stand back up!#ROC#Dawg is rocked!
Ruiha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Are you kidding me?! Ruiha ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dawg clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tama Ruiha!
During a confident post fight interview, Tama Ruiha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bad Dawg was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost on purpose.'.

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Ruiha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Ruiha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruiha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Scott clinches up with Ruiha and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruiha smiles and moves away.
Ruiha misses with a looping right.
Ruiha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scott back to the cage. Ruiha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott lands a nice hook to Ruiha's body. Ruiha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ruiha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Ruiha gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Ruiha looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Ruiha tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruiha's half guard.
Ruiha tries to kick Scott off in order to stand up. Scott Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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.#T1#
Ruiha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Ruiha tries to escape back to his feet but Scott has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Ruiha's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Ruiha is tapping! Scott saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Scott!
A victorious David Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Ruiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruiha misses the target.
Ruiha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu works the jab nicely.
Ruiha blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses the jab.
Ruiha connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Ruiha moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Veainu digs a good hook to Ruiha's body.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Ruiha's belly button to the back.
Ruiha misses the jab.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Ruiha.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Ruiha lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Ruiha misses its intended target.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Ruiha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruiha ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Ruiha misses with a body shot.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
A jab from Veainu misses. #T3#
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruiha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veainu slips a straight right by Ruiha.
Veainu throws a hook but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruiha there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Veainu thuds his right hand into Ruiha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Ruiha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu punishes Ruiha's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Ruiha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Ruiha moved out of range.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Veainu misses the jab.
Ruiha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruiha looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruiha.
Ruiha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruiha ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiha can do to turn this around?
Ruiha throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu throws the left hand but Ruiha avoids the punch easily.
Ruiha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruiha throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruihas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiha lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu catches Ruiha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Veainu throws a body punch but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiha moves away.
Ruiha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruiha misses with a straight left.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Veainu does it's job there.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with a looping right.
Ruiha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruiha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Ruiha misses.
Ruiha takes one to the chin there.#CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruiha counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Ruiha is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.#T3#
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruiha in his tracks.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tama Ruiha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruiha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ruiha has knocked Crawley down with a huge combo! Ruiha steps away and waves a wobbly Crawley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Crawley has been cut.
Ruiha throws a combination that misses
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley throws a hook but Ruiha avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruiha! But no joy.
Ruiha lands a jab to the head.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiha throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawley misses the target.
Ruiha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawley.
Crawley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruiha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Ruiha drops Crawley with a beautiful combination! Crawley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruiha is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Crawley is rocked!
Ruiha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Crawley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiha misses with a double jab.
Crawley seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Crawley misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Crawley misses its intended target.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Good shot there by Crawley.
Ruiha lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruiha misses with a double jab
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruiha misses the jab.
Crawley connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley lands a nice hook to Ruiha's body. Ruiha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Crawley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Crawley lands the left hand.
Crawley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruiha misses with a hook
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Crawley misses its intended target.
A left lands for Ruiha.
Crawley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley connects with a body shot that sends Ruiha's belly button to the back.
Ruiha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruiha lands with a cross.
Ruiha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Ruiha. Those never looked like landing.
Crawley misses with a jab to the body
and Ruiha counters with a three punch combo that has Crawley backing up. Crawley nods at Ruiha to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Crawley misses with a looping left.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruiha avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Crawley lands with a shot to the body.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crawley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crawley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruiha's head.
Crawley wants to slow Ruiha down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Crawley misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crawley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiha manages to avoid it.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Crawley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruiha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crawley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruiha's head.#CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruiha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crawley with a body shot.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Ruiha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Ruiha drops Crawley with a beautiful combination! Crawley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruiha is looking for the KO!
Ruiha misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawley get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Crawley stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Ruiha runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tama Ruiha!
A relieved looking Tama Ruiha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that drops Lachmann like a sack of potatoes! Ruiha dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrews jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Askrew slips a jab from Ruiha.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askrew staying out of range there.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Ruiha lands with an overhand left.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Ruiha avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew moves out of range as Ruiha strikes.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Askrew counters with a single leg into guard. Ruiha didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Askrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Askrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Askrew drops back looking for a leg! Ruiha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiha manages to kick Askrew off! Askrew jumps back into Ruiha's guard.
Askrew works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura but Ruiha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askrew to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiha defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Askrew has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Askrew in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ruiha tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Askrew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the only undefeated fighter at the this weight that makes 6 in a row, whats a man got to do to get a title shot'.

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Janssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruiha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janssen.
A swing and a miss from Ruiha.
Janssen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruiha sprawls and moves away.
Ruiha throws a series of punches but Janssen moves out of range.
Janssen misses with a takedown attempt - Ruiha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiha lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ruiha counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut.
Janssen closes the distance and clinches up with Ruiha, looking for a takedown. Janssen pushes Ruiha against the cage but Ruiha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiha swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Janssen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruiha won't be happy with that. #T1#
Janssen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruiha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Janssen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Janssen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ruiha is avoiding damage well.
Janssen working the body and head with strikes.
Ruiha is not content to let Janssen control the position.
Ruiha is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janssen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruiha down. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Janssen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruiha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Janssen throws an elbow but Ruiha slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Janssen working the ground and pound but Ruiha is defending the strikes.
Janssen 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.
Ruiha tries to bench press Janssen off him but Janssen keeps the position.
Janssen controlling the position. #SUB#
Janssen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ruiha is trying to escape and Janssen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ruiha is forced to tap! Nice work there by Janssen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen!

Event: Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021

#R1#
Getaldic misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Getaldic looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
Ruiha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Getaldic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Getaldic slips under a jab from Ruiha.
Ruiha punishes Getaldic's body with a nice straight punch.
Getaldic misses with a straight right.
Getaldic throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ruiha finds it's way through Getaldic's defenses.
Ruiha fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Getaldic misses its intended target.
Ruiha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Getaldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Getaldic connects with a body shot.
Getaldic scores with a decent looking hook.
Getaldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiha throws a combination that misses
and Getaldic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Getaldic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Getaldic connects with a body shot.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut. Ruiha saw that one coming.
Ruiha drops his hands momentarily and Getaldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Getaldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Getaldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruiha moves forwards but Getaldic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Getaldic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.#CL#
Ruiha forces Getaldic back against the cage and clinches.
Getaldic throws a head punch that misses.
Getaldic pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Getaldic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruiha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Getaldic.
Ruiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Getaldic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Getaldic pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Getaldic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Getaldic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Getaldic is trying to push Ruiha away but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Getaldic throws a head punch that misses.
Getaldic tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Getaldic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ruiha blocking some punches. #BC2#
Getaldic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiha misses with a double jab.
Getaldic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiha. Ruiha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Getaldic misses the jab.
Getaldic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruiha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Getaldic scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Getaldic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Getaldic.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Getaldic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Tama Ruiha's cut is getting worse.
Ruiha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Getaldic misses with the combination.
Ruiha connects with a jab.
Getaldic cracks Ruiha with a good jab.
Getaldic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot.
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
Ruiha is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Getaldic hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
In his post fight interview, Tama Ruiha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yates eats them both and turns towards Ruiha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut.
Ruiha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Ruiha looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.#CL2#
Ruiha tries to keep at a distance but Yates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruiha avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Ruiha lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruiha tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiha lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Yates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Ruiha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruiha gets an underhook and turns Yates into the cage.
Ruiha prevents Yates from breaking the clinch.
Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruiha just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ruiha as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates lands a shot to the body.
Ruiha managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.
Ruiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha effectively controlling the action here.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
Ruiha pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yates looks winded!
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Yates misses with the head strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ruiha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yates is trying to break the clinch but Ruiha is controlling him.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ruiha on the inside.
Ruiha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yates up against the cage.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates can't break the clinch.
Yates lands a right hand.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
A right hand to the body from Ruiha.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Ruiha avoiding damage.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tama Ruiha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Ruiha has knocked Yates down with a huge combo! Ruiha steps away and waves a wobbly Yates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Yates is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Tama Ruiha is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruiha finish him?
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruiha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ruiha just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Yates has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Ruiha seems unphased.
Tantor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruiha's hands.#CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Ruiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruiha at a distance.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ruiha to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Ruiha moved out of range nicely.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor moves out of range as Ruiha strikes.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruiha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ruiha scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruiha takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Ruiha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiha is just out of range.#CL2#
Ruiha has Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Ruiha's head.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ruiha.
Come on Tantor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tantor as Ruiha tries to tie him up.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Ruiha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Ruiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Tantor.
Ruiha lands with a left to the head.
Ruiha works on Tantor's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Tantor misses with the head strike. #T3#
Tantor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ruiha up against the cage.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Ruiha keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Ruiha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tantor's efforts to push away.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor slows down the pace here.
A short right from Tantor.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Ruiha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ruiha doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruiha scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiha throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ruiha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruiha wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruiha has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruiha lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Ruiha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Ruiha.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruiha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.#T1#
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruiha misses.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiha misses with a looping left.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor throws a hook but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiha throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Ruiha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiha throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor stuns Ruiha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiha can do to turn this around?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruiha throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Ruiha does no damage.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Ruiha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Ruiha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Ruiha misses with the combination.
Tantor slips a straight right by Ruiha.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruihas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiha connects with a looping right hand.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ruiha. Those never looked like landing.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Ruiha manages to avoid it.
Ruiha staying out of range there.
Ruiha dodges the punch combination from Tantor.
Ruiha scores with a nice right hand.
Ruiha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruiha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruiha throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruiha misses with the combination.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Ruiha saw that one coming.
Ruiha misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tantor tests Ruiha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body. #T4##CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Ruiha has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries to work over Ruiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiha slows down the pace here.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruiha's elbow.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Mara Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruiha's elbow.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ruiha throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruiha tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ruiha - just one landing.
Ruiha ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruiha scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiha takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.
Ruiha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiha. #T1#
Ruiha tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruiha tries to clinch
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Ruiha slips under a jab.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruiha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor throws a hook but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tama Ruiha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mara Tantor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mara Tantor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chloride.
Chloride with a poor takedown
and Ruiha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Sodium Chloride has been cut.
Ruiha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chloride doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruiha connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ruiha. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Chloride misses.
Chloride walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ruiha swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruiha as he avoids it easily.
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Ruiha counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bo Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Ruiha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tama Ruiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Kennedy .
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Ruiha circles away easily
letting Ruiha counter with a right hand.
Kennedy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruiha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiha wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruiha defends it well.
Ruiha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ruiha works Kennedy 's body with a nice hook.
Ruiha's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kennedy drops his hands for a split second and Ruiha immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kennedy face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ruiha follows up with a right hand that knocks Kennedy into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
A very excited looking Tama Ruiha rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Doback tries to land a front kick but Ruiha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruiha misses with a straight right.
Doback is looking to counter the offense by Ruiha and move into the clinch.
Ruiha punishes Doback's body with a nice straight punch.
Doback lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doback jabs Ruiha right on the nose. Ruiha blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Ruiha pushes Doback up against the cage in a clinch.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Ruiha effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
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!
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Doback lands a body shot.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
Ruiha avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Doback.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Doback.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Ruiha to work.
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Doback.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Doback.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Ruiha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A short right from Doback.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback gets through Ruiha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Doback misses with the head strike. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ruiha on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Doback misses with some punches.
Ruiha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiha digs a right hand underneath Doback's ribcage. Doback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruiha misses with a body punch.
Doback misses with some punches.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Doback drives through and clinches with Ruiha against the cage.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doback working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruiha.
Ruiha pushes Doback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha stalling in the clinch but Doback improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Doback working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doback tries to work over Ruiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha trying to stall but Doback improves his position.
Ruiha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ruiha on the inside.
Doback misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ruiha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruiha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha lands with a light punch inside.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Ruiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Ruiha scores with a hook to the body.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Ruiha tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback misses with the head strike. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback works on Ruiha's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Ruiha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Ruiha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tama Ruiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruiha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doback is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doback throws a head kick but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha misses the shot to the body.
Doback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Doback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Ruiha.
Doback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doback connects with a body shot.
Doback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruiha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruiha misses the shot to the body.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Ruiha moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruiha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback cracks Ruiha with a nice body shot.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback takes a shot to the head.
Doback gets through Ruiha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Ruiha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruiha.
Ruiha struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Doback. #T2#
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha presses Doback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Ruiha gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback blocks a body shot from Ruiha.
Ruiha takes a shot to the head.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Doback on the inside. #T3#
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Ruiha's head.
Doback tries to work over Ruiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiha avoiding damage.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha takes a shot to the head.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Doback.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
A short uppercut from Doback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Doback working aggressively here.
Ruiha trying to control the position but instead, Doback has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruiha into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Doback lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Ruiha lands with a light punch inside.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
A body shot lands from Doback.

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 Dale Doback.
I think Doback 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dale Doback!

Event: Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xan.
Xan misses with a hook
and Ruiha counters with a straight right hand.
Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xan moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Ruiha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruiha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xan.
Xan lands a jab.#KD#
Xan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ruiha sprawling to the canvas! Ruiha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Xan finish him?! #ROC#Ruiha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiha wants to clinch.
Xan throws out a loose jab but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha takes one to the chin there.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Xan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruiha! But no joy.#T1#
Xan lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruiha's head.#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruiha is still on wobbly legs! Can Xan finish him?
Xan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ruiha to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruiha seems to have recovered his senses.
Xan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiha counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut.
Xan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiha counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Xan misses.
Xan misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Ruiha counters with a crisp one two that drops Xan! Ruiha thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Xan to his feet! Xan is in big trouble!#ROC2#Xan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xan misses with a right hand
and Ruiha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Xan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ruiha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver lands a right hand.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
A short right from Ruiha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha is working Driver over against the cage.
Ruiha tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Driver lands with a left to the head.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Ruiha lands an uppercut.
Driver is trying to break free.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha lands a left hand.
Ruiha works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver looks winded!
Ruiha gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Driver working hard to break the clinch.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruiha.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Ruiha.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hand to the body from Driver.
Driver blocking some punches.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiha. #T3#
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver blocking some punches.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Driver working aggressively here.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver is trying to push Ruiha away but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Ruiha is controlling him.
A short right from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruiha's elbow.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Ruiha lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiha can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tama Ruiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ruiha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruiha tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Driver on the side of the head.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiha manages to avoid it.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruiha blocks a body shot from Driver.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ruiha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiha scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Tama Ruiha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruiha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruiha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruiha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driver is breathing heavily.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Driver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ruiha pushes Driver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruiha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards. #ROC#Driver is rocked!
A short left from Ruiha.
Driver is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruiha finish him?
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruiha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Driver's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Driver drops to his knees and Ruiha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
An out of breath Tama Ruiha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Durbans swinging wildly here.
Durbans throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.
A slow jab from Ruiha misses its intended target.
Durbans defending well as Ruiha loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Ruiha has Durbans up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha lands a shot to the body.
Ruiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruiha digs a right hand underneath Durbans's ribcage. Durbans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruiha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruiha lands a body punch.
Durbans is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Ruiha.
Ruiha pushes Durbans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durbans takes a shot to the head.
Ruiha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durbanss head.
Ruiha lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Ruiha scores with a shoulder strike.
Durbans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Ruiha.
A nice left hand lands by Ruiha.
Ruiha unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Durbans! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ruiha is unloading with more strikes now! Durbans drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
A very excited looking Tama Ruiha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Holmes connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiha.
Holmes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes.
Holmes throwing a counter right hand but Ruiha manages to avoid it.
Holmes scores with the left hand. Ruiha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruiha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes slips a jab from Ruiha.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Ruiha walks into a left hand.
Holmes digs a good hook to Ruiha's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiha throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmes slips under a jab.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruiha walks into a stiff left hand from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a hook. Ruiha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruiha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiha blocks a leg kick.
Holmes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holmes takes a swing at Ruiha's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ruiha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holmes moves out of range as Ruiha strikes.
Ruiha connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruiha works Holmes's body with a nice hook.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Ruiha throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Ruiha stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holmes lands the left hand.
Ruiha looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
A big right from Ruiha misses.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes tried to score with a low kick but Ruiha checks it.
Ruiha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes throws a right hand that Ruiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiha also avoids with ease.
Ruiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruiha scores with a nice head shot.
Holmes slips a straight right by Ruiha.#T2#
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes defending well as Ruiha loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiha throws a jab when Holmes was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes.
It seemed like Ruiha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holmes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruiha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Ruiha.#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
Ruiha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes glances at the clock... BAM! Ruiha nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Holmes crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Holmes is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Kt Fighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Kt Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruiha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a straight right. Kt Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter moves away from the strike by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Ruiha ducks down to avoid it.
Ruiha throwing a counter right hand but Kt Fighter manages to avoid it.
Ruiha defending well as Kt Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Kt Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kt Fighter.
A little jabbing left from Kt Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruiha misses with a straight right.
Kt Fighter staying out of range there.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Kt Fighter counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Ruiha is breathing heavily.
Kt Fighter throws a hook but Ruiha blocks it.
Kt Fighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruiha in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kt Fighter defending well as Ruiha loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Ruiha blocks a jab.
Kt Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruiha.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruiha misses the target.
Ruiha with a hook.
Ruiha misses with a hook. Kt Fighter ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kt Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kt Fighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kt Fighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kt Fighter throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.
Kt Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kt Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruiha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kt Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kt Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruiha defending well as Kt Fighter loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kt Fighter lands a head shot.
Kt Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruiha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruiha moves away from the strike by Kt Fighter.
Ruiha loads up on a big right hand but Kt Fighter slips the punch.
Kt Fighter throws out a counter right but Ruiha avoids it with no problem.
Ruiha throws a big shot that misses.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
Kt Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kt Fighter scores with a shot to the body.
Kt Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruiha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch but Ruiha is avoiding it.
Ruiha staying out of range there.
Kt Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruiha.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.#KD2#
Kt Fighter sends Ruiha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kt Fighter is motioning to the referee to let Ruiha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Tama Ruiha's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kt Fighter throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight left.
Kt Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Kt Fighter.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruiha misses the target.
Ruiha clobbers Kt Fighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruiha throws a big shot that misses.
Kt Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
A big left from Kt Fighter misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruiha. Kt Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruiha misses with a lunging right hand
and Kt Fighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Tama Ruiha's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kt Fighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruiha doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
A slow jab from Kt Fighter misses its intended target.
Kt Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruiha throws a hook to the side of Kt Fighter's head but Kt Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kt Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiha moves away.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kt Fighter throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ruiha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kt Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruiha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kt Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kt Fighter throws a hook to the side of Ruiha's head but Ruiha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kt Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Kt Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kt Fighter.
Ruiha throws the left hand but Kt Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Kt Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruiha.
A countering left hand to the body from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha throws the left hand but Kt Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Kt Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Ruiha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.
Ruiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Kt Fighter is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kt Fighter looks to land a right hand but Ruiha moved out of range.
Ruiha throws a shot from downtown. Kt Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Kt Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiha slips under a jab from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch there but Ruiha circles away.
A quick step to the side and Ruiha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kt Fighter misses its intended target.
Kt Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kt Fighter wants to clinch.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kt Fighter misses with a looping left.
Island Kt Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kt Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruiha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruiha throws a jab when Kt Fighter was well out of range.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Kt Fighter counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruiha misses with a straight right.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch but Ruiha moves out of range.
A left lands for Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kt Fighter misses with the head strike.
Kt Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kt Fighter lands a left hand.
Kt Fighter throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kt Fighter blocking some punches.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Ruiha blocks a body shot from Kt Fighter.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Kt Fighter.
Ruiha blocks a body shot from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter misses with some punches.
Kt Fighter misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Kt Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Kt Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kt Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kt Fighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kt Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Kt Fighter blocks a body shot from Ruiha.
Kt Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kt Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kt Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kt Fighter misses with some punches.
Kt Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kt Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruiha blocking some punches.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kt Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kt Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruihas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Island Kt Fighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Kt Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ruiha.
A shot in the inside from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kt Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kt Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kt Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kt Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kt Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Kt Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruiha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruiha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter blocks a jab.
Kt Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kt Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruiha throws a lazy right hand but Kt Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kt Fighter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruiha to score with a decent uppercut.
Kt Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Kt Fighter wants to clinch.
Ruiha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch there but Ruiha circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ruiha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruiha throws a jab when Kt Fighter was well out of range.
Kt Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruiha on the side of the head.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kt Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kt Fighter! But no joy.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Ruiha slips a straight right by Kt Fighter.
Ruiha ducks under a wild hook from Kt Fighter.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.
Kt Fighter misses the jab.
Kt Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Ruiha slips the punch.
Kt Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Ruiha slips the punch.
Kt Fighter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kt Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kt Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kt Fighter.
Tama Ruiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Island Kt Fighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kt Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Kt Fighter scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Ruiha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruiha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kt Fighter misses the jab.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Ruiha defending well as Kt Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiha lunges at Kt Fighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kt Fighter's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha just misses with a punch to the body.
Kt Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruiha throws out the jab.
Kt Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter throws out a counter right but Ruiha avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kt Fighter cracks Ruiha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kt Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruiha circles away.
Ruiha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch there but Ruiha circles away.
The fighters circling - Kt Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiha looks to land a body kick but Kt Fighter moved away.
Kt Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruiha.
Ruiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kt Fighter manages to avoid it.
Kt Fighter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight right.
Ruiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kt Fighter tries to counter with a clinch but Ruiha shakes him off and moves away.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight right.
Ruiha looks to land a right hand but Kt Fighter moved out of range.
Kt Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Ruiha ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kt Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kt Fighter missing with a left hand there. Ruiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
A big right from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kt Fighter.
Ruiha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kt Fighter throws a body punch but Ruiha moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kt Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Island Kt Fighter.
Well Kt Fighter 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Kt Fighter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha scores with a jab. Hurts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Ruiha does it's job there.
Hurts staying out of range there.
Ruiha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Ruiha cracks Hurts with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ruiha has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hurts to stand back up!#ROC#Hurts is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiha throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hurts clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ruiha stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tama Ruiha!
Landon Hurts spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess he just a dummy for not tapping, but hey, respect. He took the pain, and got hurt'.

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