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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Files (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yossy Ruga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Files has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Files!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yossy Ruga!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Files, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruga shoots in for a double leg but Files sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Files sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruga somewhat.
Files cracks Ruga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Files has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruga to stand back up!
It looks like Yossy Ruga has been cut.
Ruga gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruga is pressing down on Files's thigh, looking to free his foot. Files is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ruga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Files is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Files is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruga has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruga wants to control the action but instead Files gets a body lock and reverses into Ruga's guard! Nice work!
Ruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Files defends it easily.
Ruga wants to sweep here but Files controlling him for the moment.
Ruga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Files defends well.
Files tries to stand but Ruga is controlling from the bottom.
Files might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Files looking to pass the guard.
Ruga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Files has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Files!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Files tries to reverse the position but Ruga maintains control.
Files knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruga on the ground.
Ruga fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruga avoids the attempt from Files to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruga looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Files is looking to escape.
Ruga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Files has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ruga looks gassed!
Files gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Files looking for submissions off his back.
Ruga trying to mount his opponent but Files defends it.
Files is looking for a sweep. Ruga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Files looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Files is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Files dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yossy Ruga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Files stuffs the takedown.
Files looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Files throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruga gets the takedown into side control.
Ruga has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Files!
Ruga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Files is looking to escape.
Ruga wants to take Files's back here but Files is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ruga is breathing heavily.
Ruga has hold of Files's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Files manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ruga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruga fails to advance to Files's back.
Files wants to control but Ruga is having none of it.
Files has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Files showing good submission defense here.
Ruga is trying to stick to Files's back but Files is turning into Ruga. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ruga's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Files.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Files with a nice head shot there.
Files stopping the sweep attempt from Ruga.
Files wants to get up but he can't break Ruga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruga trying to control the position.
Ruga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Files is looking to stand up but Ruga won't let him.
Files postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Files postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Files throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Files takes a swing at Ruga's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Files misses the target.
Files scores with a three punch combo!
Ruga looks for a takedown but Files sprawls well.
Ruga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Files has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yossy Ruga.
Ruga looks for a takedown but Files sprawls well.
Files jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruga dodges the punch combination from Files.
Ruga shoots in for a double leg but Files sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruga shoots in for a takedown but Files shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Files, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Files thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peter Files is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Files, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruga fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruga shoots for a takedown but Files saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Files throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruga.
Ruga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Files is trying to defend but Ruga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruga prevents Files from standing back up.
Files tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ruga manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yossy Ruga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yossy Ruga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Files throws a series of punches but Ruga avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Files misses.
Files gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Files swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Files isn't going anywhere.
Ruga has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruga controlling from the full mount.
Files has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Files preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruga.
Files is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Peter Files is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ruga with that takedown attempt.
Files rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruga shoots in for a double leg but Files sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peter Files has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yossy Ruga.
Files throws a shot to the body.
Files scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ruga shoots for a takedown but Files saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Files throws a nice looking combination but Ruga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Files throws a series of punches but Ruga avoids them all with ease.
Ruga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruga wants to take a breather but Files manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ruga.
Files wants to stand but Ruga is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Files swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yossy Ruga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Files has his foot on Ruga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruga works his way back into a safe position though.
Files keeping moving, preventing Ruga from controlling successfully.
Ruga controlling from the top position.
Ruga pushes down on Files's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ruga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Files sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruga trying to mount his opponent but Files defends it.
Ruga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Files has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Files does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruga is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Files still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Files has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Files tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yossy Ruga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yossy Ruga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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