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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 22
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruden throws a low kick, looking for Drogo's leg but Drogo calmly moves out of range.
Ruden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruden slips a straight right by Drogo.
Drogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drogo is looking to slow Ruden down with leg kicks.
Ruden misses with a leg kick.
As Ruden backs away, Drogo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruden throws out a loose jab but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruden is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Ruden gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ruden stops Drogo from getting back to his feet.
Ruden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ruden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drogo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Drogo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruden.
Ruden tries to pass to full mount but Drogo defends it. #SUB2#
Ruden is working for a kimura but Drogo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruden drops an elbow to the side of Drogo's head.
Ruden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruden wants to free his trapped foot but Drogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drogo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Ruden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drogo's head.
Ruden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruden wants to free his trapped foot but Drogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drogo manages to get to full guard.
Ruden lands a couple of elbows.
Ruden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drogo controls Ruden momentarily but Ruden frees himself. #T3#
Ruden trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruden stands and throws Drogo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drogo taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#
Drogo is rocked!
Ruden in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Drogo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ruden turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Ruden!
A very excited looking Joe Ruden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Ruden. Beautiful body shot.
Mingo takes a swing at Ruden's ribcage but misses.
Mingo throws a jab when Ruden was well out of range.
Mingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruden was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingo.
Mingo thuds his right hand into Ruden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Mingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mingo connects with a leg kick. Ruden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mingo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruden throws a front kick that sends Mingo stumbling back into the cage.
Ruden throws a shot to the body.
Mingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Combat Sports Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Ruden misses with a straight right.
Ruden throws an off balance right hand
and Mingo counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Ruden blocks a jab.#TD2#
Ruden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mingo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruden off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Ruden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Ruden rolls, trying to escape but Mingo keeps control of the position.
Mingo is not going to allow Ruden to sit and survive in this position.
Mingo is landing with strikes. Ruden can't take much more of this.
Ruden is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Ruden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mingo trying to control.
Mingo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ruden.
Mingo misses with punches from the back.
Ruden is taking damage to the body and head.
Ruden tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ruden covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mingo has the hooks in. Ruden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mingo wants to control but Ruden is keeping busy.
Ruden avoids the strikes from Mingo.
Mingo punches Ruden on the ear.
Mingo is working the ground and pound. Can Ruden escape?
Mingo is hanging on to Ruden's back as he tries to escape.
Mingo punishes Ruden with strikes from the back mount. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Ruden takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mingo wants to control but Ruden is keeping busy.#SUB#
Mingo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ruden is doing well to defend. Mingo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ruden is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hughtavious Mingo!
In his post fight interview, Hughtavious Mingo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Breeze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Breeze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruden works the jab nicely.
Breeze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breeze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breeze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Breeze tries to counter with a takedown but Ruden is quick to defend against it.
Breeze fails with a takedown attempt.
Breeze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ruden looks to land a combination but Breeze avoids it well.
Ruden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruden lands a body shot.
Breeze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruden pinned against the cage. Ruden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Breeze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruden.
Breeze throws a hook but Ruden blocks it.
Ruden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Breeze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Breeze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Breeze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruden.
Breeze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruden.
Ruden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Breeze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ruden trying to control the position.
Breeze lands a couple of digs.
Ruden is trying to keep Breeze in close.
Breeze 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.
Breeze postures up and lands a big shot to Ruden's brow.
Ruden controls Breeze momentarily but Breeze frees himself.
Breeze passes Ruden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Breeze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breeze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Breeze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ruden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruden gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breeze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Breeze postures up and lands a big shot to Ruden's brow. #SUB2#
Ruden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breeze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breeze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruden's head.
Breeze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Breeze with a nice head shot there.
Breeze with a nice head shot there.
Breeze postures up in Ruden's guard and throws a big left but Ruden blocks it.
Ruden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ruden looking to control.
Breeze lands a couple of elbows.
Breeze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breeze stopping the sweep attempt from Ruden.#SUB2#
Ruden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breeze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breeze is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruden has wrist control.
Breeze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breeze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Breeze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruden is trying to control the position but Breeze postures up.
Breeze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruden is keeping the position for now.
Breeze won't allow Ruden to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Breeze connects with a couple of short punches.
Breeze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breeze throws a big right hand that misses.
Breeze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruden looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruden, not yet.
Ruden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ruden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breeze cracks Ruden with a solid left hand.
Breeze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breeze works over Ruden with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Breeze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breeze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breeze stands up over Ruden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruden controls Breeze momentarily but Breeze frees himself.
Ruden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ruden fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Ruden as Breeze shoots in.
A nice side step and Ruden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ruden moves away from the strike by Breeze.
Breeze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Breeze scores with a nice strike.
Ruden misses the shot to the body.
Breeze takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Ruden misses.
Breeze lands a jab to Ruden's midsection.#TD#
Breeze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breeze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ruden is trying to control Breeze's posture but Breeze avoids it.
Breeze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT#
The cut above Joe Ruden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Check out the look on Breeze's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT#
Joe Ruden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ruden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Breeze!
A very excited looking Ben Breeze made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EPL 11 Finale
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Ruden's belly button to the back.#CL2#
McGee has managed to clinch.
Ruden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruden tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Ruden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGee is looking to improve his position.
McGee wants to control but Ruden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
McGee is still trying to improve position.
Ruden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
Ruden 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.
Ruden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee has hold of Ruden's hands but Ruden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruden trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Ruden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruden is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
McGee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McGee has hold of Ruden's hands but Ruden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruden passes to side control.
Ruden tries to score with some ground and pound. McGee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruden lands a nice forearm strike.
McGee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruden thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
McGee is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruden has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Ruden is putting a hurting on McGee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ruden working the ground and pound.
McGee gets back to half guard.
McGee wants to get back to full guard.
Ruden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGee is keeping the position for now.
Ruden with a nice head shot there.#T4#
McGee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGee connects with a nice short shot to Ruden's temple.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruden's head.
Ruden is pressing down on McGee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee stands up over Ruden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGee with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGee's guard. #REVR#
McGee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that round.
That's time! Ruden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruden lands a nice shot to the body.
Joe Ruden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from McGee.
McGee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGee throws a hook but Ruden blocks it.
Ruden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Ruden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Ruden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruden is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ruden wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Joe Ruden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruden stands and throws McGee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Ruden working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Ruden tries to score with some ground and pound. McGee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruden wants to take a breather but McGee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ruden.
Ruden lands a couple of digs.
Ruden advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ruden tries for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
Ruden tries to score with some ground and pound. McGee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
McGee manages to get back to half guard.
McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGee striking off his back but it's not causing Ruden any problems.
Ruden connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruden postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it.
Ruden landing with the ground and pound.
Ruden with a nice head shot there.
Ruden connects with a couple of short punches.
McGee trying to keep a closed guard but Ruden is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruden looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruden, not yet.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGee content to stall in guard here.
Ruden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ruden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGee works over Ruden with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruden misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and McGee counters with a shoot takedown. Ruden fights it but they end up in guard.
McGee is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruden has wrist control.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGee works over Ruden with some ground and pound from guard.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
Ruden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee wants to improve his position but instead Ruden has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Ruden not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Ruden seems to be working for a kimura but McGee defends the submission attempt.
Ruden working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGee defending well though.
Ruden misses with a head shot. McGee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ruden won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
Ruden is pushing down on McGee's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGee is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruden has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
McGee trying to control but Ruden postures up.
McGee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Ruden tries for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
McGee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
McGee wants to improve his position but Ruden is controlling well.
McGee moves into full guard.
Ruden with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McGee controlling the action here.
Ruden tries to get to full guard but McGee has control of the leg. #T4#
Ruden trying to control but McGee postures up.
Timothy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruden works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
Ruden is trying to keep McGee in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ruden has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy McGee.
I think Ruden 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ruden!
A relieved looking Joe Ruden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ascension 0114
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Ruden gets the takedown into side control.
Hatfield is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Ruden crashes against the mat.
Ruden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruden controlling the position.
Ruden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hatfield!
Ruden misses with a head shot.
Hatfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hatfield wants to hold on but Ruden pushes him away.
Hatfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruden lands with some strikes.#T1#
Hatfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hatfield wants to hold on but Ruden pushes him away.
Hatfield throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ruden. What's that going to do exactly?
Ruden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatfield is looking to escape.
Hatfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hatfield has hold of Ruden's hands but Ruden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hatfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruden wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving. #T2#
Ruden lands a couple of elbows.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hatfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hatfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Ruden from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ruden is fighting to break Hatfield's control of his arms but Hatfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hatfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatfield sizes up Ruden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Ruden throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruden blocks a jab.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Ruden's body. Ruden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Ruden checks it.
Ruden throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield throws a low kick, looking for Ruden's leg but Ruden calmly moves out of range.
Ruden misses with a body shot.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Ruden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Ruden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruden checks a leg kick.
Ruden with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Ruden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Ruden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hatfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hatfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruden.
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 Devil Anse Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hatfield lands the left hand.
Hatfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hatfield. #TD2#
Ruden scores with a takedown into Hatfield's guard.#SUB#
Ruden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hatfield trying to control the position.
Joe Ruden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruden landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruden defends well.
Ruden scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruden preventing the sweep.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Ruden from controlling successfully.
Ruden is working Hatfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hatfield seems keen to control Ruden's posture.#T2#
Ruden wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Hatfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hatfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hatfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatfield has momentary wrist control but Ruden slips an elbow through the middle.
Hatfield pulls Ruden in close to prevent any damage.
Hatfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatfield is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hatfield tries to bum rush Ruden with a series of wild strikes but Ruden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Hatfield misses. #T3#
Hatfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hatfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
Ruden stuffs the takedown.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
A low kick from Ruden is predictable there
and Hatfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Ruden looks to land a body kick but Hatfield moved away.
Hatfield shoots in but Ruden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruden throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruden is breathing heavily.
Ruden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Ruden misses with a leg kick.
Ruden ducks right into an uppercut from Hatfield.
Ruden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatfield throws a jab when Ruden was well out of range.#T4#
Ruden looks for the body kick but Hatfield saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Ruden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
It looks like Hatfield has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ruden just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Ruden does it's job there.
Ruden walks into a stiff left hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruden can pounce on him.
Ruden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hatfield on the side of the head.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruden.
Ruden cracks Hatfield with an open hand slap.
Ruden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruden swings widly with a right hand
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruden on the side of the head.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruden circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruden throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Hatfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hatfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ruden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hatfield trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ruden is looking for a kimura here.
Hatfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruden's back!
Ruden staying busy and making it hard for Hatfield to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden rolls, trying to escape but Hatfield keeps control of the position.
Ruden just trying to survive but Hatfield is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ruden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hatfield scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hatfield punishes Ruden with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Hatfield is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hatfield scores with punches and elbows. #CUT#
Joe Ruden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ruden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devil Anse Hatfield!
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Event:
Ascension 1217
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Arrol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arrol checks a low kick from Ruden.
Ruden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arrol.
Arrol scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Ruden lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arrol working aggressively here.
Arrol prevents the takedown attempt.
Arrol is leaning against Ruden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruden working aggressively here.
Arrol working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land. #BC2#
Ruden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arrol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arrol cracks Ruden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruden.
Ruden shoots in and drives through. Arrol sprawls well.
Ruden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Arrol avoids the body shot from Ruden.
Arrol tries to clinch but Ruden is having none of it.
William Arrol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruden tries to move into range but Arrol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arrol clobbers Ruden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arrol.
Ruden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruden was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruden moves away.
Ruden scores with a body shot.
Ruden misses with a straight left.
Arrol lands with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Arrol sizes up Ruden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruden thows a leg kick but Arrol checks it
letting Arrol counter with a right hand.
Arrol throws a leg kick which misses Ruden's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruden tries to avoid it.
Ruden lands a really nice looking cross but Arrol seems unphased.
#T2#
Ruden checks a leg kick nicely.
Arrol throws a chopping leg kick but Ruden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arrol scores with a decent looking hook.
Arrol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arrol slips a jab from Ruden.
Ruden misses with a wild body shot.
Arrol moves in looking to clinch but Ruden pushes him off.
Ruden shapes to counter with a head kick.
Arrol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruden tries to move into range but Arrol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arrol.
Arrol connects with a right hand. Ruden shakes it off.#CUT#
The cut above Joe Ruden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arrol tries to avoid it but Ruden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arrol to the ground. Arrol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
William Arrol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ruden.
Arrol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruden. Ruden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ruden. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Arrol jabs at Ruden's body.
Arrol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Ruden is rocked!#CUT#
Joe Ruden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#TD2#
Ruden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruden looks winded!
Arrol is positioning himself well to prevent Ruden advancing to mount.
Ruden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrol keeping hold of Ruden's head, controlling as best he can.
Arrol is looking to improve his position.
Arrol is controlling Ruden's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Ruden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arrol sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruden wants to pass the guard but Arrol is defending well.
Arrol keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ruden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ruden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arrol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruden.
Arrol is holding on to half guard well.
Arrol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruden.
Arrol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruden's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Arrol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arrol doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruden circles away.
A slow jab from Arrol misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Ruden blocks the low kick.
Ruden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arrol scores with a jab to the head.
Arrol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Arrol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Ruden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruden takes one to the chin there.
Ruden misses with a straight right.
Ruden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruden.
Arrol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Arrol moves into the clinch successfully.
Arrol scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruden lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Arrol misses with some punches.
A short right from Arrol on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ruden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Arrol!
William Arrol spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Ascension 1102
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentinovich lands a nice hook to Ruden's body. Ruden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Ruden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentinovich connects with a body shot.
Ruden has his takedown stuffed
and Valentinovich counters with a body kick.
Valentinovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruden on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Valentinovich punishes Ruden's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich avoids the head kick by Ruden.
We've been informed that Ruden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruden misses with a leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Ruden moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joe Ruden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentinovich. That snapped Ruden's head back.
Ruden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Ruden misses the shot to the body.
Valentinovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentinovich jabs Ruden right on the nose. Ruden blinks but takes it well.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentinovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruden should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Ruden tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Ruden is rocked!
Valentinovich cracks the inside of Ruden's front leg.
Ruden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruden looks to throw the jab but Valentinovich is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruden swings widly with a right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentinovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruden thinking.
Ruden looks winded!
Valentinovich throws a monster overhand right that drops Ruden! Valentinovich follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Valentinovich!
Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Sergej Valentinovich, 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.
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Event:
Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Molski misses with an uppercut
and Ruden counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Molski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruden misses the target.
Ruden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Molski's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruden is just out of range.
Ruden throws the kick towards the body but Molski avoids it.
Ruden misses with an uppercut.
Molski misses with a body shot
and Ruden counters with a nice body shot.
Ruden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Molski in his tracks.
Ruden swats away the attempt to clinch by Molski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Molski looks to land a left hand but Ruden moved out of range nicely.
Ruden fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Ruden misses
enabling Molski to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ruden tests Molski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Molski has Ruden up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruden has had enough of the clinch but Molski keeps him there for the moment.
Molski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molski letting Ruden take a breather here.
Molski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molski misses with a punch to the body.
Molski has a couple of punches blocked by Ruden.
Molski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruden blocks an uppercut.
Molski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruden gets an underhook and turns Molski into the cage.
Molski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Molski pushes Ruden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.#T2##BC2#
Ruden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruden stuns Molski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Ruden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruden prevents Molski from improving his position.
Molski has his hands clasped together around Ruden's back. He's all about the action.
Ruden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Molski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Molski tries to roll over but Ruden keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.
Molski wants to get back to full guard.
Ruden trying to control the action but Molski is working from the bottom.
Ruden is thwarting Molski's attempts to control the position.
Molski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molski wants to improve his position but Ruden is controlling well.
Ruden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Molski wants to improve his position but Ruden is controlling well.
Ruden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Ruden tries to pass to full mount but Molski defends it.
Molski is staying active underneath Ruden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruden throwing shots but Molski is blocking nicely.
Ruden is thwarting Molski's attempts to control the position.
Ruden working Molski over with strikes. #SUB2#
Ruden seems to be working for a kimura but Molski defends the submission attempt.
Ruden is taking a breather. Molski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Molski looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruden swinging wildly here.
Molski with a hook.
Ruden lands with a shot to the body.
Molski tries to clinch there but Ruden circles away.
Ruden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Molski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruden.
Ruden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joe Ruden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruden takes a swing at Molski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden drops his hands momentarily and Molski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Molski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molski's sensitive parts.
Molski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Ruden misses with a hook.
Molski half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Jab from Ruden.
Molski throws a hook but Ruden avoids it easily.
Molski throws a hook but Ruden blocks it.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruden.
Ruden misses with a lunging right hand
and Molski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruden's knee momentarily.
Ruden throws an off balance right hand
and Ruden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruden lands a nice hook to Molski's body. Molski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Ruden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruden showed some decent athleticism there.
Molski is looking to control Ruden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Molski avoid being mounted?
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!
Molski is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Molski trying to control here.
Ruden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Molski wants to control but Ruden is keeping busy.
Ruden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruden lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruden is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Molski is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ruden fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Molski from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ruden! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Ruden!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Ruden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 917
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
McLauglin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruden misses with a leg kick
and Ruden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Ruden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe Ruden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLauglin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Ruden scores with a takedown into McLauglin's guard.
Ruden trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruden throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruden preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin is controlling Ruden's posture.
McLauglin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ruden trying to control but McLauglin is working from the bottom. #T1#
McLauglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruden. #SUB2#
Ruden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McLauglin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McLauglin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McLauglin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauglin content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McLauglin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ruden has locked up a guillotine! Ruden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McLauglin is holding on here and Ruden must be using up a lot of energy. McLauglin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ruden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Ruden!
An out of breath Joe Ruden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Ascension 357
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruden goes for a double leg but McLauglin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McLauglin continues to drive forward.#CL#
McLauglin has managed to clinch.
Ruden is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from McLauglin.
Ruden trying to control the position but instead, McLauglin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruden into the cage.
McLauglin stops a takedown attempt from Ruden.
Still in the clinch, Ruden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from McLauglin.
Ruden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruden struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauglin controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin misses with an elbow over the top.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ruden looks winded!
Nice elbow from McLauglin. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by McLauglin.
McLauglin can't find room to land a body shot as Ruden controls the action.
#T1#
McLauglin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruden letting McLauglin take a breather here.
Nice elbow from McLauglin.
McLauglin scores with a shot to the side of Ruden's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Ruden leaning against his opponent.
McLauglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudens head.
Ruden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McLauglin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruden can turn it around.
Stalling in the clinch from McLauglin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLauglin.
Ruden misses with a punch to the body.
Ruden working aggressively here.
McLauglin takes a shot to the head.
Ruden blocks a body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by McLauglin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruden swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauglin prevents Ruden from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McLauglin throws a head punch that misses.
Ruden misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruden avoids the elbow strike from McLauglin, against the cage.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruden avoids it.
McLauglin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLauglin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruden backwards.
Ruden leaning against his opponent.
Ruden managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruden is defending well for now.
McLauglin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruden's efforts to push away.
McLauglin stalling.
Ruden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruden misses with a body punch.
McLauglin controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Ruden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ruden jumps guard and drags McLauglin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McLauglin wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving.
Ruden wants to sweep here but McLauglin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauglin is looking to stand up but Ruden won't let him.
McLauglin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruden looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruden, not yet.
McLauglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLauglin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruden's guard.
McLauglin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Ruden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLauglin pulls his head out easily. #SU#
McLauglin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ruden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruden keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLauglin checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from McLauglin.
McLauglin scores with a shot to the body.
McLauglin works Ruden's body with a nice hook.
McLauglin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruden.
Ruden throws a sloppy body shot
and McLauglin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Joe Ruden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McLauglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLauglin wants it to stay on the feet.
It appears McLauglin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Edward McLauglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ruden.
McLauglin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLauglin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward McLauglin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! McLauglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruden lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McLauglin fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruden in the body.
McLauglin connects with a body shot that sends Ruden's belly button to the back.
Ruden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauglin.
McLauglin lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Ruden misses.
McLauglin checks a leg kick.
McLauglin connects with a leg kick. Ruden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruden throws a head kick but McLauglin moves out of range.
McLauglin jabs at Ruden's body.
McLauglin scores with a nice strike.#CL#
McLauglin moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauglin is working Ruden over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruden is breathing heavily.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for McLauglin.
McLauglin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McLauglin lands a body shot.
Ruden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLauglin prevents a body shot from Ruden.
McLauglin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edward McLauglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruden tries a body shot but McLauglin blocks it.
McLauglin stalling the fight.
Ruden tries for a takedown but McLauglin manages to get underhooks.
McLauglin lands an elbow inside that Ruden shrugs off. #CUT#
Joe Ruden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McLauglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLauglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruden can do to turn this around?
McLauglin gets through Ruden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ruden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward McLauglin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Edward McLauglin waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Ascension Return of The D
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruden misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Roach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruden checks a low kick from Roach.
Roach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruden walks into a stiff left hand from Roach.
Roach throws out a leg kick but Ruden moves out of range and Roach only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roach.
Ruden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roach half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roach thumps Ruden with a low kick.
Ruden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roach under the eye.
Roach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruden is out of range and Roach settles back down.
Ruden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roach counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Roach jabs at Ruden's body.
Roach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruden swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
Roach thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Ruden cracks Roach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roach has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice takedown defense from Roach. No joy for Ruden on that attempt.
Roach slips a straight right by Ruden.
Ruden blocks the body kick.
Ruden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roach bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roach punishes Ruden's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruden looks winded!
Roach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roach lands with a nice body kick.
Joe Ruden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Ruden is predictable there
and Roach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruden's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roach cracks Ruden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruden 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.#T2#
Roach lands a front kick.
Ruden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Roach moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Roach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roach scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruden just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roach.
Roach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roach thumps Ruden with a low kick.#KD#
Roach cracks Ruden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Roach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruden to stand back up!#ROC#
Ruden is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Joe Ruden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruden misses with a left hand
and Roach counters with a nice body shot.
Ruden is still on wobbly legs! Can Roach finish him?
Roach lands a jab to Ruden's midsection.
Roach throws a pinpoint strike between Ruden's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ruden crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Roach scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Roach!
A very excited looking Bartholomew Roach made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Ascension 346
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kermode wants to clinch up but Ruden keeps it at a distance.
Ruden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kermode's head backwards.
Ruden keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruden. That's going to slow Kermode down.
Kermode misses the shot to the body.
As Kermode backs off Ruden throws a huge counter combo but Kermode manages to avoid it all.
Kermode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruden as he avoids it easily.
Kermode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruden defends it nicely.
A cross from Ruden lands.#CL#
Kermode takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode lands an elbow inside that Ruden shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.#BC2#
Ruden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruden walks into a straight right hand from Kermode.
Ruden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kermode backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kermode clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Ruden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruden takes a swing at Kermode's ribcage but misses.
Kermode appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruden cracks Kermode with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kermode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Ruden tries to counter it with a takedown but Kermode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruden scores with a hook to the body. Kermode takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kermode doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruden circles away.
Ruden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Kermode clinches with his opponent.
Ruden throws a punch but it's blocked by Kermode.
Ruden dodges an elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the head but Ruden blocks with his arms.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Ruden blocks it.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruden lands an uppercut.
Ruden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ruden lands an uppercut.
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!
Ruden blocks the elbow strike.
Ruden works on Kermode's body with a couple of short punches.
Kermode taking a breather.
Ruden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruden avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Ruden.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kermode stalling in the clinch but Ruden improves position.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruden blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruden tries to break the clinch but Kermode is controlling the position.
Ruden tries to work over Kermode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kermode letting Ruden take a breather here.
Kermode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruden tries to break the clinch but Kermode is controlling the position. #T3#
Ruden tries to score a body lock takedown but Kermode shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kermode backwards. #BC2#
Ruden manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kermode closes the distance and clinches.
Kermode taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kermode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruden misses with a body punch.
Ruden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kermode landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Ruden blocks it.
Kermode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruden wants to break free but Kermode has control.
Ruden pushes Kermode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruden is trying to break the clinch but Kermode has him pressed against the cage.
Kermode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Ruden pushes Kermode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kermode. #TD2#
Ruden wants the takedown. Kermode is fighting it off but Ruden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kermode's guard 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!
Kermode looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ruden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Ruden is looking for a kimura but Kermode is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruden to get the leverage.
Ruden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kermode keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kermode manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kermode wants to get back to his feet but Ruden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kermode pulls Ruden in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ruden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kermode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Kermode rushes Ruden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kermode stops a takedown attempt from Ruden.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
Ruden wants to get back to striking at distance but Kermode won't allow it.
Kermode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ruden presses Kermode against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kermode just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruden's brow.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruden.
Kermode is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mayo Kermode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ruden.#T1#
Ruden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruden tries a body shot but Kermode blocks it.
Ruden can't find room to land a body shot as Kermode controls the action.
Ruden avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
Ruden dodges an elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Ruden dodges an elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kermode or not.
Mayo Kermode has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kermode misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruden avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
Ruden tries for a takedown but Kermode manages to get underhooks.
Kermode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruden lands with a light punch inside.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Kermode scores with a hook to the body.
Ruden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kermode avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Ruden blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ruden as the two fighters clinch.
Kermode landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruden blocks an elbow strike.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermode throws an elbow but it misses.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kermode pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Ruden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kermode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermode tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruden misses.#TD#
Kermode fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruden to the ground. Kermode is now in Ruden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermode seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Kermode passes Ruden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kermode wants to control but Ruden is keeping him busy.
Ruden trying to control from the bottom.
Ruden is not content to let Kermode control the position.
Kermode trying to control from Ruden's half guard. Ruden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kermode wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Kermode sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruden's guard.
Ruden is looking for a sweep. Kermode is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kermode is trying to control. Ruden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermode controlling from the top position.
Kermode wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving.
Kermode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ruden working for a triangle but Kermode defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ruden stuffs the takedown.
Ruden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kermode dives in and grabs Ruden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruden pushes down on Kermode's head and hops out.
Kermode misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayo Kermode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Ruden does it's job there.
Ruden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruden.
Ruden slaps away a takedown attempt from Kermode, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Ruden drops Kermode with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kermode looks back up at him and smiles so Ruden waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Kermode is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruden darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kermode's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ruden before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Ruden!
Joe Ruden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mayo Kermode had this to say: 'The tower of power too sweet to be sour, funky like a monkey... oooooooohhh yeeeahhhhh'.
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Event:
Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Ruden. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Ruden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Ruden thuds his right hand into Cortez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruden misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Ruden.
Ruden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ruden.
Ruden misses the shot to the body.
Ruden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Ruden shows good takedown defense.
Cortez cracks the inside of Ruden's front leg.
Ruden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Ruden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Ruden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cortez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Ruden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cortez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ruden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruden trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Ruden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruden tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Cortez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruden in side control, throwing shots but Cortez defends. #T2#
Cortez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ruden swings around for an armbar but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ruden's guard.#SUB2#
Ruden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Ruden.
Ruden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Ruden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruden trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruden preventing the sweep.
Ruden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cortez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ruden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
Ruden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruden lands with a shot to the body.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruden. Ruden obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruden throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruden circles away.
Ruden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruden works Cortez's body with a nice hook.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez lands a nice hook to Ruden's body. Ruden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Ruden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez dodges the ground and pound from Ruden.
Ruden tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Ruden looks up at the clock and then as Cortez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Ruden.
Ruden working the ground and pound.
Ruden working the ground and pound.
Ruden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cortez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cortez dodges the ground and pound from Ruden.
Cortez is trying to control Ruden's posture but Ruden avoids it.
Cortez defending against the ground and pound.
Cortez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruden.
Cortez regains half guard, as Ruden was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Ruden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ruden trying to control but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez tries to hold on but Ruden pushes him away.
The referee warns Cortez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ruden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cortez's face.
#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruden with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
Jeez, Rafael Cortez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael Cortez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Ruden!
An out of breath Joe Ruden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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