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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 75
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Rua misses #TD#
so Kivi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kivi pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Kivi looking to pass the guard.
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kivi controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Kivi throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kivi misses with a low kick as Rua jumps back.
Kivi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kivi is out of range.
Kivi checks a low kick from Rua.
Kivi lands with a shot to the body.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kivi. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivi swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kivi lands a nice uppercut.
Kivi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kivi tries to stall but Rua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi slowing the pace effectively.
Rua prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi stalling in the clinch but Rua improves position.
Rua wants to stall.
Kivi dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua taking a breather.#BC#
Kivi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kivi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kivi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Rua misses.
Rua motions for Kivi to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rua connects with a leg kick. Kivi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi throws a one two combo.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kivi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Kivi looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kivi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Kivi counters with a straight right hand.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Kivi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kivi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kivi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kivi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua throws a low kick but Kivi avoids it.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Kivi down.
Rua tries to clinch but Kivi is having none of it.
Rua throws a leg kick but Kivi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua tries to work over Kivi's front leg with a kick but Kivi checks it.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Kivi checks a low kick from Rua.#T1#
Kivi checks a leg kick.
Kivi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kivi tries a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Rua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kivi.
Nice uppercut lands for Kivi. That snapped Rua's head back.
Kivi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kivi wants to land a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
Atlas Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Kivi checks it.
Kivi lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Rua misses the jab.
Kivi stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Kivi had a free shot at his head there.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kivi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rua wants to slow Kivi down by chopping away at his legs.
Rua looks for the body kick but Kivi saw that one coming.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Kivi counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Rua misses with a kick to the body.
Kivi loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Rua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rua throws a front kick aimed at Kivi's knee but Kivi avoids it well.
Kivi is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks.
Rua misses with a leg kick. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Kivi.
Kivi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Kivi misses with a wild combination.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kivi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kivi counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that. #T4#
Kivi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Kivi pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua trying to hold on to Kivi's head to control him but Kivi postures up.
Kivi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rua is doing well to control the position and prevent Kivi from advancing to side control.
Kivi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kivi scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kivi delivers a nice body kick.
Kivi is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua feints a counter leg kick.
Kivi throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kivi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kivi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kivi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Kivi has Rua pushed against the cage.
Rua prevents a body shot from Kivi. #T1#
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi wants to stall.
Rua misses with some punches.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Kivi in his tracks for a moment.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Kivi slowing the pace effectively.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Kivi lands a body shot.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Kivi shrugs off.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Kivi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kivi blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kivi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua lands a front kick.
Kivi lands a jab to the nose.
Kivi is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kivi tried to score with a low kick but Rua checks it.
Rua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rua throws a front kick that sends Kivi stumbling back into the cage.
Kivi misses with a body shot.
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Kivi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua cracks the inside of Kivi's front leg.
A low kick from Rua is predictable there
and Kivi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Rua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Kivi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kivi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kivi misses with a straight left.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Kivi's leg but Kivi calmly moves out of range.
Rua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kivi on the side of the head.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Rua flicks out a counter leg kick but Kivi steps away.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kivi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kivi works Rua's body with a nice hook.
Kivi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
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!
Kivi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rua is out of range and Kivi settles back down.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kivi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kivi connects with a body shot.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Rua keeps Kivi at a distance using the push kick.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua throws a leg kick but Kivi checks it.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Kivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rua.
Rua throws a leg kick but Kivi checks it.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kivi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gabriel Rua just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Rua tries a low kick but Kivi avoids it.
Rua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kivi misses with a straight right.
Rua connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Kivi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kivi.
Kivi blocks a jab.
Kivi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Kivi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Rua throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi lands with a nice body kick.
Rua tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Kivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kivi throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Kivi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Rua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rua throws a leg kick but Kivi checks it.
Kivi fakes the leg kick and cracks Rua in the body.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Kivi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kivi tries to avoid it.
Kivi avoids the head kick by Rua.
Kivi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Kivi moves out of range easily.
Rua is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Kivi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Kivi.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kivi checks a leg kick.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kivi punishes Rua's body with a nice straight punch.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Kivi saw it coming and moves away.
Rua takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Rua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kivi. That one must have hurt.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi.
Kivi tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kivi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
An inside leg kick from Rua misses.
Kivi scores with a jab.
Kivi checks a leg kick.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kivi checks the leg kick.
Kivi swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kivi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Kivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Kivi throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
A head kick misses from Rua.
As Rua backs away, Kivi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kivi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua connects with an inside leg kick.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Kivi had a free shot at his head there.
Rua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kivi finds it's way round the side to connect with Rua's head.
Rua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Kivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kivi avoids a kick to the body.
Kivi is looking to counter punch.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi had his way with Gabriel Rua in that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi is looking to land body kicks.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivi misses with a straight right.
Rua feints a counter leg kick.
Rua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi is looking to counter punch.
Kivi misses with a straight right.
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Rua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kivi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi jabs at Rua's body.#T1#
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Kivi catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Rua wants to clinch up but Kivi keeps it at a distance.
Rua connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kivi lands a front kick.
Kivi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi lands with a good body shot.
Kivi swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Kivi there.
Jab, jab by Rua - just one landing.
Rua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gabriel Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua throws a head kick but Kivi moves out of range.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Kivi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Kivi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Kivi misses with a body shot.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kivi. That did some damage!
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Kivi misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Kivi manages to break the clinch.
Rua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rua slips under a jab.
Kivi throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua wants to slow Kivi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kivi lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kivi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kivi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rua throws a front kick aimed at Kivi's knee but Kivi avoids it well.
Rua connects with a jab.#T4#
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kivi.
Rua throws a leg kick that misses.
Rua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua works over Kivi's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atlas Kivi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kivi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua misses the body punch
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi checks a leg kick.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Kivi blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Rua.
I think Kivi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Kivi!
Our winner, Atlas Kivi, 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.
Gabriel Rua spoke after the fight, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
CEFC 208
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Pasha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pasha shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Pasha down. #TD#
Pasha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pasha wants to take a breather but Rua manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pasha.
Pasha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasha throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Pasha 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.#T1#
Pasha trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Pasha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pasha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Pasha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasha, not yet. #ES#
Pasha has his feet on Rua's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks Pasha off balance momentarily.
Pasha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasha has a takedown stuffed.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Pasha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pasha checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Pasha tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasha looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Pasha shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Pasha in his tracks for a moment.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Pasha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha lands with a left to the head.
Rua lands a body shot.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Rua.
Rua looking to stall.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua pushes Pasha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha takes an elbow to the temple.
Pasha blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pasha scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Pasha takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rua lands with a nice body kick.
Pasha moves out of range of the body kick.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pasha.
Pasha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Pasha persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Pasha's leg but Pasha calmly moves out of range.
Pasha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Pasha counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Ali Pasha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Pasha moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Pasha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pasha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rua sprawls and moves away.
Pasha dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Pasha's head and hops out.
Pasha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua throws a fast counter high kick but Pasha manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Rua misses with a leg kick.
Pasha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Rua throws a front kick that sends Pasha stumbling back into the cage.
Gabriel Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Pasha checks it.
Pasha is looking to counter the offense by Rua and move into the clinch.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua counters with a body kick.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pasha.
Rua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Pasha moves his leg out of the way.
Pasha shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pasha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pasha's sensitive parts.
Pasha shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Pasha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rua works over Pasha's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rua.
Rua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pasha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rua misses with a body punch
and Pasha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pasha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
Pasha blocks a low kick nicely.
Pasha moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.#CL#
Pasha forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Pasha misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but Pasha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Pasha.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Pasha avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Pasha in his tracks for a moment.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Pasha improves position.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Pasha working aggressively here.
Rua blocking some punches.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by Pasha.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Pasha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Pasha throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Pasha's front leg but catches the back leg as Pasha tries to avoid it.
Pasha lands with a slapping head kick.
Pasha has a takedown stuffed.
Rua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pasha tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Pasha shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pasha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pasha gets the takedown into side control.
Rua is not content to let Pasha control the position.
Rua struggling a bit here.#T1#
Pasha is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pasha wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pasha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pasha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pasha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pasha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Pasha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pasha throws an elbow but Rua slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pasha advances nicely into full mount.
Pasha throwing strikes but Rua recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Pasha prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pasha throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua is trying to keep Pasha in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Pasha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pasha 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
Ali Pasha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Gabriel Rua stepped up to the mic, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 71
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
Anderson cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Rua tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua slips under a jab.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Rua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Rua - just one landing.
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!
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Rua.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Rua's side.
Rua tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Rua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
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!
Rua lands with a left to the head.
Anderson tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Anderson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards. #ROC#
Rua is rocked!
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
Rua looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?#BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua looks up at the clock. Bad move! Anderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rua. Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Gabriel Rua was interviewed post fight and said 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
CEFC LIVE 3
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hansen tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Hansen throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Hansen checks it.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansen.
Rua flicks out a counter leg kick but Hansen steps away.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Hansen - just one landing. #CL2#
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Rua.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Hansen wants a takedown.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Hansen's takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hansen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.
Hansen is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hansen tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Hansen avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Hansen has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Hansen takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hansen letting Rua take a breather here.
Hansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Rua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hansen up against the cage.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hansen blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hansen's brow.
Hansen can't get the takedown.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hansen wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Hansen takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Hansen in his tracks for a moment.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hansen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Hansen in his tracks for a moment.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Hansen's takedown attempt.
Hansen takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rua.
Hansen misses with a low kick.
Rua avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Rua flicks out a counter leg kick but Hansen steps away.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a low kick.
Rua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansen's sensitive parts.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Rua there.
Tim Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Hansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua flicks out a counter leg kick but Hansen steps away.
Rua jabs Hansen right on the nose. Hansen blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hansen moves forwards but Rua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Hansen. #T1#
Hansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua feints a counter leg kick.
Hansen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua blocks a head kick by Hansen.
#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua pushes Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua lands an elbow just above Hansen 's eye.
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by Hansen.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gabriel Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hansen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hansen is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua lands an uppercut.
Rua stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Rua gets through Hansen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
Hansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Hansen in his tracks for a moment.
Rua lands a nice uppercut.
Rua stalls.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Hansen goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Hansen moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Hansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rua.
Hansen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hansen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Rua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Rua clinches.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Hansen's head. #T4#
Hansen has Rua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua stalling.
Rua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rua scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Hansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hansen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rua counters with a thumping low kick.
Hansen wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Rua unleashes a big counter combination but Hansen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hansen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Hansen is looking for a counter combo.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Rua has managed to clinch.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
Hansen wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rua feints and then cracks Hansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hansen down.
Good leg kick by Hansen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansen throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Hansen only half commits.
Hansen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hansen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Hansen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hansen tried to counter with a leg kick but Rua avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
Hansen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hansen's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Hansen down.
Rua scores with a spinning back kick!
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Rua jabs Hansen right on the nose. Hansen blinks but takes it well.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansen's sensitive parts.
Rua wants to slow Hansen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hansen is looking for a counter combo.
Hansen lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Rua tenderised Hansen's leg. Hansen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Rua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Tim Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rua gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua lands an elbow just above Hansen 's eye.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Hansen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Gabriel Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rua.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Rua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rua.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansen is trying to break free.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansen controls his hands.
Hansen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hansen has hold of one of Rua's legs. Rua is fighting the takedown attempt but Hansen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rua pulls Hansen in to control the position.
Hansen stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Rua regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hansen's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Rua!
Gabriel Rua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
CEFC 201
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Rua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Rua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Rua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rua is able to avoid easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
A low kick from Rua is predictable there
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua misses with a low kick.#T1#
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Rua's side.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rua takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson 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.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Rua moves away from the strike by Anderson.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Rua is rocked!
Rua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson steps in with a hook that catches Rua right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Anderson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rua looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Gabriel Rua spoke after the fight, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
CEFC 199
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hermansson is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Hermansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hermansson checks a low kick from Rua.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermansson checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rua. #CL#
Hermansson drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Hermansson blocks an elbow strike.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by Hermansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Rua - that landed with a thud.
Rua is pushing Hermansson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hermansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermansson's brow.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Hermansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hermansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rua.
Hermansson prevents a body shot from Rua.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua tries to work over Hermansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Rua.
Hermansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rua 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!
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Hermansson avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Hermansson avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua tries to work over Hermansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hermansson blocks a body shot from Rua.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rua.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua can't find room to land a body shot as Hermansson controls the action.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Hermansson has clasped his hands together around Rua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Hermansson working away.
Rua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hermansson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rua is looking to reverse the position.
Rua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermansson tries to stand and escape but Rua is controlling the position.
Hermansson prevents Rua from improving his position.
Hermansson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rua. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Hermansson clinches up against the cage.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hermansson avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Hermansson blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Hermansson avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Hermansson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua tries to work over Hermansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Hermansson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Rua.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands a body shot.
Hermansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hermansson moves to clinch but Rua breaks away
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2##CL#
Hermansson moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Hermansson avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hermansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
Rua can't find room to land a body shot as Hermansson controls the action.
Hermansson avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Hermansson avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Hermansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Hermansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gabriel Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Hermansson's takedown attempt.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hermansson tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Rua tries a body shot but Hermansson blocks it.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermansson's brow. #T4#
Rua tries to work over Hermansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Hermansson blocks the elbow strike.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Olov Hermansson has been cut.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Hermansson shrugs off.
Hermansson goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Olov Hermansson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rua misses with a low kick.
It looked like Hermansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hermansson gets a clinch.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Hermansson in his tracks for a moment.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Hermansson in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua stalling.
Hermansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hermansson or not.
Rua stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
Hermansson goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Rua.
Hermansson wants to clinch.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermansson.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Rua.
Hermansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hermansson clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
Rua effectively controlling the action here.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermansson is keeping busy.
Hermansson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Hermansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Hermansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermansson misses with a hook.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermansson wants to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Rua.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansson.#T4#
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gabriel Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.
Hermansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermansson.
Hermansson tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua scores with a head kick.
Rua throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Hermansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hermansson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hermansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Rua!
Gabriel Rua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 60
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Face throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rua was covering up waiting for the punch and Face finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Face postures up.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
Face postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Face trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Face being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Face advances position into side control!#SUB#
Face working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rua tries to bench press Face off him but Face keeps the position. #SUB#
Face tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rua is looking to regain half guard here but Face keeps moving and retains side control.
Face working away.
Face throws an elbow but Rua slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Face wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Face thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Face wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Rua taking a bit of punishment here - Face scoring with strikes. #T3#
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Face trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Face just content to control the position.
Face seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rua for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Face is trying to get an arm triangle but Rua is defending well.
Face advances to full mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Face throws a sloppy strike and Rua uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Rua has ended up in Face's guard.
Rua preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Face had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face working a defensive guard but Rua manages to pass into side control anyway.
Face is not content to let Rua control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shit Face dominated that round.
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#
Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Face chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Face checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Face feinted with a counter takedown.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Face has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Face shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua throws a solid leg kick but Face takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rua.
Face attempts a counter takedown but Rua avoids it well and moves away.
Rua feints and then cracks Face's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Face down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
Shit Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Face looking to score a takedown here. Rua is defending well but Face drives through and ends up in Rua's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face throws a big right hand that misses.
Face looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Rua won't allow Face to sweep him here.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Face looking for a sweep. Not yet Face, not yet.
Face working a defensive guard here.
Face wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Face's guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Face is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Face looking for a sweep. Not yet Face, not yet.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Face escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
Rua won't allow Face to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Face down.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua connects with a leg kick. Face looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Face fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Face has a takedown stuffed.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
Face changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Face moves his leg out of the way.
Rua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Face half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Face shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Rua. #TD#
Face scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Face is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Face counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Face trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Face swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Face trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shit Face overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Face had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Rua advances position into side control!#T1#
Rua wants to take a breather but Face manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rua.
Face wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Face has wrist control.
Face bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rua's guard. #REVR#
Face connects with a couple of short punches.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully. #T2#
Face throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
Face advances to half guard. #SUB#
Face is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
Face is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Face is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Rua is controlling Face's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rua tries to roll over but Face keeps him under control.
Rua trying to control but Face postures up.
#SUB#
Face is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Face wants to work for an arm triangle but Rua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Face is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Face is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Face seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua controls Face momentarily but Face frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shit Face showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Face 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shit Face!
Shit Face took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Gabriel Rua had this to say: 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 58
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Face.
Face on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Rua forces Face back against the cage and clinches.
Face is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Face has hold of one of Rua's legs. Rua is fighting the takedown attempt but Face gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rua keeping full guard, as Face tries to pass.
Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Face stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Face is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Face slips nicely into half guard.
Rua wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Face is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Face is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Face's back!
Rua is trying to stick to Face's back but Face is turning into Rua. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rua's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Face.#T2#
Face looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Face keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Face is trying to keep Rua in close.
Rua content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Rua preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rua is posturing up here but Face has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rua tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rua has to tap! Slick submission there by Face!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shit Face!
Shit Face got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Gabriel Rua stepped up to the mic, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 57
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Vegata blocks a low kick nicely.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rua tries to land a body kick
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Vegata closes the distance and pushes Rua back into the cage.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vegata blocks an uppercut.
Vegata trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Vegata stalling against the cage.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegata letting Rua take a breather here.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vegata's defenses.
Vegata has Rua pressed against the cage.
A short left from Rua.
Vegata looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegata taking a breather.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegata.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vegata tries to stall but Rua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Vegata trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vegata into the cage.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata takes a shot to the head.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegata's elbow.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Rua.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua avoiding damage as Vegata throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Vegata.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Vegata has been cut.
Vegata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vegata blocks a body shot from Rua.
Rua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Vegata avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Rua.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vegata dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Vegata trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vegata misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegata backwards.
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!
Vegata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vegata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Vegata tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Vegata blocks an elbow strike.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Vegata's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rua throws a leg kick but Vegata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Rua tenderised Vegata's leg. Vegata is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegata wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Rua misses its target.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegata paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rua rushes Vegata and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegata's brow.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Vegata is rocked!
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vegata is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua. #CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Vegata's cut even more.
Rua pushes Vegata against the cage. Rua is working some dirty boxing. Rua pushes off with a quick right hook! Vegata goes down! Vegata tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rua moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Rua!
Gabriel Rua took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rua looks for the body kick but Hermansson saw that one coming.
Hermansson tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hermansson has time to react.#CL2#
Hermansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hermansson prevents a body shot from Rua.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Hermansson's takedown attempt.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Hermansson tightens his grip and picks Rua up, before dumping him to the ground. Rua manages to land in guard.
Rua is trying to control the position but Hermansson postures up.
Rua wants to sweep here but Hermansson controlling him for the moment.
Rua has control of Hermansson's left arm, preventing Hermansson from doing any damage. #T1#
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rua controlling Hermansson's posture.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermansson is looking to stand up but Rua won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#CL2#
Hermansson moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
Hermansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hermansson clinches.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hermansson avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hermansson's defenses. #T3#
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hermansson.
Gabriel Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Hermansson's takedown attempt.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
Rua avoiding damage.
Hermansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua lands a left hand.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua has Hermansson pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hermansson or not.
Hermansson dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Rua working aggressively here.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Hermansson avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Hermansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Hermansson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua working a defensive guard but Hermansson manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hermansson has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermansson blocks an elbow strike.
Rua leaning against his opponent.
Rua can't find room to land a body shot as Hermansson controls the action.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua. #T1#
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Hermansson dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermansson.
Hermansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Hermansson saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hermansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermansson's head.#CL2#
Hermansson clinches up against the cage.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermansson controls his hands.
Hermansson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.
Gabriel Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.
Rua gets through Hermansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hermansson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.
Rua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Hermansson shrugs off.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Hermansson.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Hermansson blocks an elbow strike.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hermansson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermansson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gabriel Rua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
Hermansson wants a takedown.
Hermansson blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua is looking to control Hermansson's arms but Hermansson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rua has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua 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##CL2#
Hermansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Hermansson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rua clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rua is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hermansson's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Hermansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hermansson keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Hermansson wants to stand but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Hermansson is keeping the position.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermansson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Hermansson clinches. #T3#
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermansson's brow.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermansson trying to land knees to the body.
Rua lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Rua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua controlling the action here for a moment.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabriel Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermansson trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermansson's brow.
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 Gabriel Rua.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Rua!
A determined Gabriel Rua didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
CEFC 192
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Simenkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simenkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Simenkov clinches with his opponent.
Rua tries to work over Simenkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simenkov is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Simenkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
#BC2#
Simenkov manages to break the clinch.
Rua lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua, which made it look bad.
Gabriel Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Simenkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Rua tenderised Simenkov's leg. Simenkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Simenkov pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simenkov dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Simenkov's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simenkov misses with a looping left.
Rua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rua feints and then cracks Simenkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simenkov down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simenkov.#T1#
Rua connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.
Simenkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rua.
Rua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simenkov takes a shot to the head.
Simenkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Simenkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Simenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simenkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simenkov is keeping busy.
Simenkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simenkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rua works on Simenkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Simenkov.
Rua avoiding damage.
Simenkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Simenkov tries to tie him up.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Simenkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rua after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Simenkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rua regains guard.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Rua is adopting a defensive guard.
Rua wants to sweep here but Simenkov controlling him for the moment.
Simenkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simenkov being controlled here momentarily.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua is trying to keep Simenkov in close.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simenkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simenkov throws a strike but Rua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Simenkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simenkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simenkov advances to half guard.
Rua is staying active underneath Simenkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simenkov working some strikes from top position.
Simenkov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sergei Simenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Simenkov dives in and scores a takedown into Rua's guard.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Simenkov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rua has locked up a guillotine! Rua's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Simenkov is holding on here and Rua must be using up a lot of energy. Simenkov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rua gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Rua!
Gabriel Rua took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fietsora lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fietsora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fietsora swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua looks to land a body kick but Fietsora moved away.
Fietsora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fietsora.
Fietsora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Fietsora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rua defending well as Fietsora loads up on a big left hand.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fietsora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fietsora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Fietsora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fietsora seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fietsora. Rua shrugs it off though.
Rua lands with a kick to the temple. Fietsora shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rua slips under a jab from Fietsora.
Rua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Fietsora thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua checks a leg kick nicely.
Fietsora scoring well with a low kick there.
Fietsora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fietsora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rua is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Rua.
Fietsora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fietsora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Fietsora struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fietsora's defenses.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Fietsora lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fietsora lands a left hand.
Fietsora misses with some punches.
Fietsora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Fietsora tries to stall but Rua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Fietsora lands with a short shot to the head.
Rua is leaning against Fietsora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fietsora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Fietsora shrugs off.
Fietsora misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Fietsora scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands an elbow just above Fietsora 's eye.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fietsora's defenses.
Fietsora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands.
Fietsora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fietsora misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fietsora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Fietsora shrugs off.
Fietsora lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua blocks a body shot from Fietsora.
Rua lands with a left to the head.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fietsora dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
A short left from Rua.
Fietsora misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
Fietsora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua tries a body shot but Fietsora blocks it.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fietsora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
Rua blocks a body shot from Fietsora.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fietsora takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Fietsora dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fietsora misses with a leg kick
and Rua counters with a thumping low kick.
Fietsora tries to clinch
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Fietsora will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Fietsora closes the distance and clinches.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fietsora tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua presses Fietsora against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Fietsora leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Fietsora lands a body punch.
Fietsora tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Fietsora back against the cage.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua blocking some punches.
#T1#
Rua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fietsora is trying to stall.
Fietsora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Fietsora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua blocks an elbow strike.
Romulus Fietsora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fietsora letting Rua take a breather here.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fietsora will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rua up against the cage.
Rua tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fietsora is keeping busy.
Fietsora tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
Fietsora digs a right hand into Rua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rua's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Fietsora.
#T2#
Fietsora pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fietsora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fietsora blocks a body shot from Rua.
Fietsora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Fietsora.
Fietsora misses with a punch to the body.
Rua misses with some punches.
Rua blocks a couple of punches 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!
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua lands a body punch.
Rua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Fietsora.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Rua avoiding damage as Fietsora throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Fietsora to work.
A short left from Rua. #T3#
Fietsora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fietsora lands a shot to the body.
Rua trying to stall but Fietsora improves his position.
Rua digs a right hand underneath Fietsora's ribcage. Fietsora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Fietsora tries to tie him up.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Fietsora in his tracks for a moment.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Fietsora in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fietsora just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Fietsora blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
A short body shot lands from Fietsora as the two fighters clinch.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fietsora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua is looking to control Fietsora's arms but Fietsora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rua has his back to the cage. #T4#
Rua avoiding damage as Fietsora throws knees to the body.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Fietsora - that landed with a thud.
Rua is leaning against Fietsora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fietsora lands a left hand.
Rua wants to stall.
Rua wants to stall.
Fietsora lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Fietsora missing with knees to the body.
Fietsora missing with knees to the body.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua works on Fietsora's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Fietsora dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fietsora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rua is looking to slow Fietsora down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Fietsora as he connects with a hook.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Fietsora had a free shot at his head there.
Fietsora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fietsora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fietsora motions for Rua to come forward. Fietsora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fietsora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fietsora misses with a low kick as Rua jumps back.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
A low kick from Rua is predictable there
and Fietsora counters with a nice uppercut.
Fietsora throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fietsora slips a jab from Rua.
Romulus Fietsora is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Fietsora avoids it.#T1#
Fietsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fietsora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fietsora throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Fietsora throws a body kick that misses.
Rua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fietsora misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a low kick, right behind Fietsora 's knee.
A clash of legs there as Rua blocks the low kick.
Fietsora tries to score with a low kick but Rua moves his leg out of the way.
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Fietsora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fietsora is looking to counter punch.
Fietsora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Fietsora there.
Fietsora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fietsora on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rua defending well as Fietsora loads up on a big left hand.
Fietsora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fietsora tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rua manages to circle out of the way.
Fietsora misses with a straight left.
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fietsora throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
Rua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fietsora's calf.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fietsora ducks right into an uppercut from Rua.
Fietsora swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Fietsora avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fietsora misses the target.
Fietsora darts in trying to clinch
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Fietsora misses with a low kick.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Fietsora misses with an uppercut.
Fietsora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fietsora missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua flicks out a counter leg kick but Fietsora steps away.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Fietsora throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Fietsora only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fietsora. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fietsora wants to land a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
Fietsora throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fietsora blocks a body shot from Rua.
Rua blocks a body shot from Fietsora.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fietsora backwards.
Fietsora blocks the elbow strike.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Fietsora misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Rua has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Fietsora dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Fietsora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fietsora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fietsora scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fietsora tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua avoiding damage.
Fietsora missing with knees to the body.
Romulus Fietsora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Romulus Fietsora.
Well Fietsora has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Fietsora!
Gabriel Rua spoke after the fight, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Rua throws a nice head kick!
Simenkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Simenkov blocks the low kick.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Simenkov throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Rua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Simenkov clinches with his opponent.
Simenkov letting Rua take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Simenkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Simenkov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Simenkov on the inside.
Simenkov looking for a takedown.
Rua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rua. #T1#
Simenkov is looking for a takedown.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simenkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simenkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Simenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simenkov being controlled against the cage.
Rua digs a right hand into Simenkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simenkov's gas tank.
Rua digs a right hand into Simenkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simenkov's gas tank.
Simenkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simenkov has Rua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Simenkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simenkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.#T2#
Rua is stalling here.
Rua just leaning against Simenkov, taking a breather.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simenkovs head.
Simenkov wants a takedown.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rua trying to stall but Simenkov improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Simenkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Rua.#CL2#
Rua clinches up with Simenkov and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simenkov.
Rua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simenkov blocks an elbow strike.
Simenkov working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simenkov's elbow.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Simenkov tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simenkov looking for a takedown.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simenkov.
#BC#
Simenkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simenkov throws out the jab.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simenkov's sensitive parts.
Simenkov avoids a kick to the body.
Simenkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simenkov. Simenkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Simenkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Simenkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simenkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rua.
Rua connects with a leg kick. Simenkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Simenkov forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Simenkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rua after a bit of a struggle.
Gabriel Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
Simenkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua is trying to maintain a safe position but Simenkov gets an underhook and turns Rua into the cage.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Simenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simenkov goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Simenkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simenkov connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Simenkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simenkov off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Rua.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Simenkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Simenkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Simenkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rua controlling the position well.
Simenkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simenkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simenkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rua to regain full guard.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simenkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simenkov wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua trying to control the position.
Simenkov being controlled here momentarily.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rua wants to control from the top but Simenkov keeps moving.
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simenkov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simenkov is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simenkov looking to control.
#T4#
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simenkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Simenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simenkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rua working for a triangle but Simenkov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Simenkov throws a sloppy strike and Rua has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Simenkov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Rua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Rua!
A pretty intense looking Gabriel Rua took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Rua tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner thows a leg kick but Rua checks it
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
Rua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Rua throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
Rua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turner's best efforts.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Turner wants to control his opponent's hands but Rua gets his hands free. #T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rua's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rua avoiding Turner 's attempts to control his hands.
Rua has the hooks in. Turner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Turner is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rua is persistently looking for the submission but Turner is defending it well.
#SUB#
Rua tightening his grip on Turner, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Rua looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Rua is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Turner breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Rua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Turner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Turner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rua defend it? Turner steps over the head and cranks it - Rua is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mack Turner!
The defeated Gabriel Rua had this to say: 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Event:
APEX NINE
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Mrtic checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rua - that will leave a mark!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rua checks a leg kick.
Mrtic blocks a leg kick.
Mrtic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Mrtic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mrtic misses with a low kick.
Mrtic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Mrtic tries to work over Rua's front leg with a kick but Rua checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.
Mrtic throws a leg kick but Rua moved away.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Rua pushes Mrtic up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua lands with a right to the head.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mrtic takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mrtic misses with a knee to the head.
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mrtics head.
Mrtic lands a nice elbow.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mrtic scores with a knee to the head.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Mrtic misses with a knee to the head.
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
A short right from Rua.
Rua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Rua is leaning against Mrtic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Rua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua cracks Mrtic with a nice body shot.
Rua lands a body punch.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mrtic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mrtic is breathing heavily.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
Mrtic misses with a knee to the head.
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mrtic up against the cage.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Mrtic in his tracks for a moment.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Mrtic stalling in the clinch but Rua improves position.
Rua cracks Mrtic with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua has Mrtic pressed against the cage.
Rua lands a hook that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mrtic or not.
Rua scores with a shoulder strike.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rua is pushing Mrtic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Mrtic in his tracks for a moment.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua just leaning against Mrtic, taking a breather.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Mrtic in his tracks for a moment.
Mrtic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrtic tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Mrtic stalls.
A body shot lands from Rua.
Mrtic tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mrtic up against the cage.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
Rua avoiding damage as Mrtic throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Mrtic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mrtic throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mrtic's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Rua clinches.
Rua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Mrtic.
Rua lands a left hand.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mrtic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mrtic wants a takedown.
Gabriel Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mrtic takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrtic wants a takedown.
Mrtic throws an elbow that misses.
Mrtic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Mrtic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua presses Mrtic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rua lands an elbow just above Mrtic 's eye. #T1#
Mrtic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Mrtic in his tracks for a moment.
Rua scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mrtic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua lands a body shot.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mrtic's defenses.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mrtic.
A body shot lands from Rua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mrtic's defenses.
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mrtic up against the cage.#T2#
Mrtic takes an elbow to the temple.
Mrtic wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Rua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Rua.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mrtic takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua lands a body punch.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rua scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Rua lands an elbow just above Mrtic 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rua receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Mrtic's head.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
#ROC2#
Mrtic is rocked!
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Oh Mrtic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mrtic's efforts to push away.
Mrtic is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mrtic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua digs a right hand underneath Mrtic's ribcage. Mrtic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
Mrtic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Rua has Mrtic pressed against the cage. He pushes Mrtic back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Rua throws a beautiful elbow that sends Mrtic crashing to the floor! Rua piles on the pressure with more strikes! Mrtic is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Rua!
A determined Gabriel Rua didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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