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Event:
OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Ashton blocks a head kick by Ruzic.
Some bone on bone action there as Ashton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Ruzic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ashton on his heels. He'll look to pass Ashton's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruzic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ashton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruzic throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton controlling the position.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton controlling the position.#T1#
Ruzic wants to stand but Ashton is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ruzic dives in and scores a takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ruzic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Ruzic throws a strike but Ashton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton postures up.
#T2#
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton won't allow Ruzic to get back to his feet.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruzic looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ruzic gets caught napping as Ashton dives in and scores a takedown. Ruzic manages to retain guard.
Ruzic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ashton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Ruzic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though.
Ashton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruzic is looking to escape.
Ruzic wants to get back to full guard.
Ruzic is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard.
Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruzic pushes Ashton off looking to stand but Ashton dives back in and keeps control.
Ashton controlling the action here.
Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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.
Ashton is thwarting Ruzic's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ashton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruzic slips under a jab.
Ruzic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ashton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruzic somewhat.
Ruzic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Ruzic saw that one coming.
Ruzic takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josip Ruzic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruzic's head.
Ruzic has his takedown stuffed
and Ashton counters with a left right combination that sends Ruzic crashing to the mat - Ashton wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ruzic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Ashton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 244: Parlay
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
McFadden misses with a head kick.
#CL#
McFadden pushes Ruzic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruzic jumps guard but McFadden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruzic avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
McFadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
McFadden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruzic avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruzic looks winded!
McFadden with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from McFadden.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruzic won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
McFadden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruzic is defending well for now.
McFadden with a knee to the head.
Ruzic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruzic.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden has Ruzic pressed against the cage, preventing Ruzic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFadden working Ruzic over with knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruzic avoids it.
Ruzic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruzic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruzic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ruzic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden lands a body punch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden presses Ruzic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden connects with a knee to the head.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Ruzic is blocking nicely.
Ruzic tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruzic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruzic won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruzic won't want to take too many of those.
Ruzic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruzic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden connects with a knee to the head.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Ruzic blocks with his arms.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruzic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFadden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
David McFadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Ruzic.
McFadden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruzic tries to pull guard but McFadden won't allow it.
Ruzic managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
#T4#
Nice body punch from McFadden - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Ruzic is blocking nicely.
Ruzic managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Ruzic blocks with his arms.
Ruzic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruzic.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruzic avoids it.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFadden landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruzic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruzic won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josip Ruzic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ruzic tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from McFadden. Those never looked like landing.
McFadden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruzic in his tracks.
McFadden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
McFadden has managed to clinch.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruzic avoids it.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruzic blocks it with crossed arms.
McFadden digs a right hand into Ruzic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruzic's gas tank.
Ruzic wants to break free but McFadden has control.
Ruzic takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic crunches a lovely knee into McFadden's ribcage.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McFadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruzic can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden working Ruzic over with knees to the body.
Ruzic is breathing heavily.#T1#
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruzic.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruzic won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by McFadden.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruzic's face.
#ROC#
Ruzic is rocked!
David McFadden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFadden lands a knee to the head.
Ruzic is still on wobbly legs! Can McFadden finish him?
McFadden landing knees to the body.
McFadden working Ruzic over with knees to the body.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruzic's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruzic takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFadden lands a big knee to the head and Ruzic goes down! McFadden pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McFadden!
An out of breath David McFadden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva wants to clinch up but Ruzic keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Ruzic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva tries to buck Ruzic off but Ruzic is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ruzic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruzic working the ground and pound.
Ruzic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruzic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva looking for a sweep but Ruzic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruzic on the ground.#T1#
Ruzic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silva to take his back!#SUB2#
Silva is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ruzic has locked on a rear naked choke here! Silva is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josip Ruzic!
After winning the bout, Josip Ruzic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruzic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Ruzic.
Ruzic connects with a high kick.
Ruzic shoots in but no luck this time.
Tupper V shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruzic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Ruzic shoots in and bounces Tupper V off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupper V wants to stand up but Ruzic is controlling him.
Ruzic content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tupper V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruzic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruzic trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Tupper V wants to control the position but Ruzic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Ruzic is looking for a kimura but Tupper V is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruzic to get the leverage.
Tupper V desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tupper V wants to get back to full guard but Ruzic has passed into side control.
Ruzic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupper V keeps working.
Tupper V is trying to control Ruzic's posture but Ruzic avoids it.
Ruzic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Tupper V throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SU#
Ruzic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper V takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Ruzic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ruzic drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruzic seems keen to control Tupper V's posture.
Tupper V trying to control but Ruzic is working from the bottom.
Ruzic controls Tupper V momentarily but Tupper V frees himself.
Ruzic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Tupper V postures up.
Ruzic has a closed guard, preventing Tupper V from standing up.
Tupper V passes into half guard.
Ruzic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tupper V scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruzic wants to get back to full guard.
Tupper V wants to stand up but Ruzic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ruzic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tupper V is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupper V trying to control the action but Ruzic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tupper V is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruzic defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruzic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruzic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tupper V manages to circle out of the way.
Ruzic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tupper V counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruzic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupper V checks it well.
Tupper V swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruzic.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupper V defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic wants to clinch but Tupper V slips to the side
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combo that has Ruzic backing up. Ruzic nods at Tupper V to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Ruzic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupper V to the ground. Ruzic is now in Tupper V's guard.#T1#
Ruzic won't allow Tupper V to get back to his feet.
Ruzic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupper V is trying to keep Ruzic in close.
Ruzic trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Ruzic with a nice head shot there.
Ruzic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruzic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruzic blocks the leg kick.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but Tupper V shows good takedown defense.
Ruzic goes for a double leg but Tupper V avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tupper V continues to drive forward.
And Tupper V tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruzic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josip Ruzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruzic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Ruzic content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tupper V has locked up a guillotine! Tupper V's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ruzic is holding on here and Tupper V must be using up a lot of energy. Ruzic has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tupper V gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Tupper V!
After the big win, Bobby Tupper V made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MFN 328: LA Confidential
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ruzic gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Ruzic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ruzic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic trying to mount his opponent but Rynn defends it. #SUB#
Rynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rynn keeping control of the position. #T1#
Rynn trying to control here.
#ES#
Rynn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice jab there from Rynn. #CUT#
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Rynn misses the jab.
Ruzic moves away from the strike by Rynn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruzic.
Mikaiah Rynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rynn misses with a straight right.
Rynn lands a jab to the head.
Rynn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruzic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruzic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rynn.#T2#
Ruzic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rynn misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ruzic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rynn to the ground. Ruzic is now in Rynn's guard.#ES#
Rynn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruzic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rynn misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rynn pushes Ruzic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rynn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruzic backwards.
Rynn gets underhooks to prevent Ruzic's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Rynn.
Rynn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruzic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Rynn lands a left hand.
Rynn throws a head punch that misses.
Rynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruzic backwards.
Ruzic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rynn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikaiah Rynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Ruzic.
Rynn prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Ruzic breaks the clinch.
Ruzic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rynn.
Ruzic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rynn scores with a nice strike.
Rynn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rynn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruzic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Rynn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rynn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rynn misses with a straight right.
Rynn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rynn throws out a loose jab but Ruzic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a takedown but Rynn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruzic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Rynn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruzic.
Ruzic takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Ruzic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rynn lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Ruzic out cold! Ruzic is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikaiah Rynn!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikaiah Rynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 324: Ignatov vs Bashorov 2
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruzic.
And Williams counters with a quick kick to the body but Ruzic blocks it.
Williams misses with a hook. Ruzic ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Ruzic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruzic moves away from the strike by Williams.
Ruzic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Williams.
Ruzic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Ruzic on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruzic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williams - the referee stops the clock and Ruzic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williams. Ruzic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruzic or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Hector Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Ruzic.
Ruzic avoids the body shot from Williams.
#T1#
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruzic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Ruzic moved out of range nicely.
Williams cracks Ruzic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Nice shot by Williams.#CUT#
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Ruzic's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruzic tries to avoid it.
Ruzic fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Ruzic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruzic takes a shot to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruzic tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Ruzic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams with a nice cross.
Ruzic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruzic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Ruzic.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruzic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruzic moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Ruzic is rocked!
Ruzic gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Williams points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ruzic wakes up just in time to hear Williams thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Williams!
Hector Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Ascension 352
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Spade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ruzic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruzic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruzic trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ruzic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ruzic passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruzic trying to mount his opponent but Spade defends it. #SUB2#
Spade actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spade wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Spade is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruzic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Ruzic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruzic passes to full mount! #T3#
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
Ruzic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spade hang on?
Ruzic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruzic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spade for as long as he can get away with.
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ruzic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Ruzic controlling his opponent.
Ruzic lands a heavy elbow.
Ruzic controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruzic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spade looks a forlorn figure.
Ruzic working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ruzic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruzic forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ruzic.
Ruzic wants to pass to mount but Spade is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Ruzic seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ruzic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Ruzic shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ruzic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruzic advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Spade tries to reverse the position but Ruzic maintains control.
Ruzic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Spade regains half guard.
Ruzic working the head and body with strikes.
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruzic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Ruzic controlling from the full mount.
Spade avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ruzic.
Ruzic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spade is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ruzic dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Spade working to try and regain half guard.
Ruzic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruzic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Ruzic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruzic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Ruzic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ruzic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spade reaches up to try and control the position but Ruzic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Spade rolls and tries to escape and now Ruzic has his back!
Ruzic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Ruzic punishes Spade with strikes from the back mount.
Spade trying to get back to his feet but Ruzic is in full control for now.
Spade rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spade trying to hold on to Ruzic's head to control him but Ruzic postures up.
Ruzic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruzic is looking to take a break and control but Spade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruzic misses with a takedown attempt
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Ruzic.
Ruzic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spade scores with a three punch combo!
Spade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Spade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruzic doesn't seem phased though.
Josip Ruzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruzic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spade misses with an uppercut
and Ruzic counters with a series of strikes. Spade will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Ruzic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spade shoots in and drives through. Ruzic sprawls well.
Scott Spade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but Spade shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josip Ruzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruzic drives through with a takedown into Spade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Spade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spade goes for a double leg but Ruzic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruzic continues to drive forward.
Ruzic shoots for a takedown but Spade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruzic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Spade gets caught napping as Ruzic dives in and scores a takedown. Spade manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Spade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ruzic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spade pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Spade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruzic's head backwards.
Josip Ruzic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Ruzic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruzic showed some decent athleticism there.
Spade is looking to get back to is feet but Ruzic passes into side control.
#T3#
Ruzic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ruzic taking a breather here.
Spade trying his best to control but Ruzic has mounted him.
Josip Ruzic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Ruzic's attempts to control the action.
Spade wants to control but Ruzic is having none of it.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ruzic landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Ruzic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
#SU#
Ruzic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Josip Ruzic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Ruzic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spade, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruzic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Ruzic!
A relieved looking Josip Ruzic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EPL 8.13
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Ruzic seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruzic's head.
Ruzic wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix throws a combination. Ruzic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Ruzic moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruzic's brow.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruzic avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruzic blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Ruzic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruzic is just out of range.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *Shrug* in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a takedown but Phoenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruzic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruzic. Ruzic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruzic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix swings for the body but Ruzic moves out of range.
Ruzic throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruzic moves away.
Ruzic is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Phoenix jabs at Ruzic's body.
Ruzic has a takedown stuffed.
Parker Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Ruzic.
Ruzic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Ruzic wants to counter with a clinch but Phoenix pushes him away.
Ruzic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruzic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Ruzic avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruzic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Phoenix backs off Ruzic throws a huge counter combo but Phoenix manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Phoenix.#CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Ruzic against the cage.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruzic tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Ruzic blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruzic backwards.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix presses Ruzic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Ruzic shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Josip Ruzic's cut even more.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruzic's brow. #T3#
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Ruzic manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Ruzic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruzic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Ruzic blocks a jab.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruzic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Ruzic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruzic shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl out of it but Ruzic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phoenix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruzic tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruzic doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruzic. Ruzic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix clobbers Ruzic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Ruzic is rocked!
Ruzic tries to get into range but Phoenix steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ruzic! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Phoenix scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parker Phoenix!
Parker Phoenix gave a mention to Flying Knee Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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