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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Ruth (ranked 748 p4p, 1189 weight class) and Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 114 p4p, 177 weight class). Santu Avisu Kona acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santu Avisu Kona!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Avisu Kona counter with a right hand.
A jab from Avisu Kona misses.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Avisu Kona keeps it at a distance.
Ruth throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.
Ruth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Ruth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ruth does it's job there.
Avisu Kona misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avisu Kona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Avisu Kona slips the punch.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Avisu Kona misses with a leg kick
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
Avisu Kona misses with a few strikes there.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruth ducks right into an uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth misses with the combination.
Avisu Kona moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Ruth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth misses with a two punch combination.
Avisu Kona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Avisu Kona's belly button to the back.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruth.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Avisu Kona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Avisu Kona does no damage.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Ruth throws a hook but Avisu Kona avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Ruth.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Ruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruth pushes Avisu Kona up against the cage in a clinch.
Avisu Kona scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth lands a hook that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Ruth tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Ruth back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Ruth tries to stall but Avisu Kona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruth misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth pushes Avisu Kona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Ruth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruth lands with a left to the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Ruth tries to break free but Avisu Kona pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Ruth presses Avisu Kona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ruth.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth lands a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Ruth.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Ruth.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruth has Avisu Kona up against the cage in a clinch.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Ruth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Avisu Kona pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ruth.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ruth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona is working Ruth over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Avisu Kona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruth's efforts to push away.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Avisu Kona cracks Ruth with a nice body shot.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruth takes a shot to the head.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands with a right to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth takes a shot to the head.
Ruth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruth takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruth tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avisu Kona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth jabs Avisu Kona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Ruth.
Ruth with a nice cross.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.
Avisu Kona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avisu Kona cracks a nice hook into Ruth's ribs.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Ruth moves out of range of the leg kick from Avisu Kona.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Avisu Kona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avisu Kona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruth in his tracks.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook. Ruth ducked under it nicely.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Ruth's head back.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Avisu Kona.
Ruth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Avisu Kona thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Avisu Kona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab from Ruth.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Ruth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Avisu Kona drops Ruth with a beautiful combination! Ruth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Avisu Kona is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab to the body
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avisu Kona to score with a decent uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avisu Kona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range.
Avisu Kona lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Avisu Kona connects with a body shot.
Ruth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Avisu Kona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Avisu Kona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ruth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruth is rocked!
Ruth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avisu Kona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona lands with a straight right. Ruth didn't see that one coming.
Avisu Kona rushes Ruth with punches - Ruth moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ruth goes down! Avisu Kona follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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