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Event:
Just Bleed 4
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Ruiz, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Ruiz against the cage but Ruiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz throws a big counter combination but Herrera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruiz. That's going to slow Herrera down. #CL#
Ruiz darts in and clinches Herrera up against the cage.#BC#
Ruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Ruiz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliver Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Herrera.#CL#
Herrera tries to keep at a distance but Ruiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruiz scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruiz lands a good knee to the midsection. Herrera won't want to take too many of those.
Ruiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Herrera controls his hands.
Ruiz slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
A short right from Ruiz on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Ruiz successfully pulls guard.
Ruiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Ruiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herrera trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Herrera slips nicely into half guard.
Herrera wants to pass to mount but Ruiz is defending the position. #SUB2#
Herrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruiz is just riding it out for now. Herrera eventually gives up the hold.
Ruiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herrera on the ground.
Ruiz is trying to maintain the position but Herrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Herrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Herrera 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.
Herrera is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ruiz moves into full guard.
Herrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard. #REVR#
Ruiz stands up over Herrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Herrera 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##SUB2#
Herrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Herrera is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ruiz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicky Herrera!
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Event:
Just Bleed 1
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruiz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herrera manages to circle out of the way.
Ruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruiz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
Oliver Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Herrera.
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruiz's waist but Ruiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side. #CL#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruiz digs a right hand underneath Herrera's ribcage. Herrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Herrera pulls Ruiz into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ruiz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Herrera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ruiz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Herrera pulls down on the head and he's put Ruiz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicky Herrera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruiz is looking to clinch. #TD#
Zamana gets caught flat footed, as Ruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zamana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zamana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Zamana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zamana manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Zamana's guard.
Our spies down at at Barbell Brigade - $700 inform us that Zamana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zamana controls Ruiz momentarily but Ruiz frees himself. #T1#
Zamana controlling the position.#SUB2#
Zamana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruiz defends it easily.
Zamana is adopting a defensive guard.
Zamana keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zamana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ruiz has Zamana in his guard.#REVB#
Zamana won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Ruiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Zamana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruiz gets back to full guard.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Zamana pushes down on Ruiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zamana controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Zamana is looking for a kimura here.
Zamana stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz gets back to full guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruiz controlling the position.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Zamana postures up.
Ruiz 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.
Zamana trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zamana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Zamana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zamana shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ruiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zamana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruiz's back!#SUB2#
Zamana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ruiz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zamana.
Ruiz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zamana's guard. Nice work there by Ruiz.
Zamana has his hands on Ruiz's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zamana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Ruiz trying to control but Zamana is working from the bottom.
Zamana trying to control the position.
Zamana is pulling down on Ruiz's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Zamana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zamana keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Ruiz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zamana misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ruiz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruiz.
Ruiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zamana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruiz lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiz misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ruiz stalling in the clinch but Zamana improves position. #TD#
Ruiz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
Zamana controls Ruiz momentarily but Ruiz frees himself. #SUB2#
Zamana is looking for a triangle but Ruiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruiz'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.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ruiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zamana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruiz wants to stand but Zamana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Zamana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamana postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Ruiz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zamana shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruiz misses the target.
Ruiz throws a right and a left that Zamana avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Zamana.
Ruiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz misses with a few strikes there.
Zamana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zamana fails with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Zamana on that attempt.
Oliver Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Zamana.
Zamana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zamana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Zamana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zamana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz. #T2#
Ruiz trying to control but Zamana is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zamana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zamana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVB#
Zamana wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Zamana is pushing down on Ruiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Zamana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zamana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ruiz looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Zamana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zamana with the ground and pound but Ruiz uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Ruiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zamana throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruiz being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz seems keen to control Zamana's posture.
Zamana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruiz looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz wants to sweep here but Zamana controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zamana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Zamana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruiz 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Ruiz!
An out of breath Oliver Ruiz 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:
HFC 52:Randhawa vs Tauer
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turgulan cracks Ruiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruiz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turgulan scores with a nice right hand.
Turgulan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruiz drops his hands momentarily and Turgulan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Turgulan. #ROC#
Ruiz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turgulan lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ruiz tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dragomir Turgulan!
A relieved looking Dragomir Turgulan 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:
HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
McBarz connects with a body shot.
Ruiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McBarz jabs Ruiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz is pushing McBarz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but McBarz won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on McBarz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
McBarz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
McBarz sends Ruiz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McBarz is motioning to the referee to let Ruiz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Ruiz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBarz connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ruiz to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McBarz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby McBarz!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby McBarz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 41:Wiremu vs Magomedov
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
#CL#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruiz keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Ruiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Ruiz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiz avoiding damage.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks connects with the punch.#T1#
Ruiz finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Brooks's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Ruiz falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Brooks!
Mark Brooks made sure to mention his sponsor, Anarchy Clothing & Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 38:Tripple vs Yamamoto
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Birmbaum tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Birmbaum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Birmbaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Birmbaum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Birmbaum breaks the clinch.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Birmbaum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Birmbaum lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Birmbaum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Birmbaum as the two fighters clinch.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Birmbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Chance Birmbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ruiz.
Birmbaum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Birmbaum blocks with his arms.
Birmbaum slowing the pace effectively.
Ruiz working aggressively here.
Birmbaum avoiding damage.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Birmbaum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruiz is looking to control Birmbaum's arms but Birmbaum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruiz has his back to the cage.
Ruiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Birmbaum gets an underhook and turns Ruiz into the cage.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Birmbaum smiles and moves away.
Oliver Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Birmbaum circles away.
Birmbaum circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Birmbaum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Birmbaum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Birmbaum slips nicely into half guard.
Ruiz wants to control but Birmbaum is keeping busy.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmbaum not doing much here.
Birmbaum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Birmbaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Birmbaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruiz is trying to stand up here but Birmbaum is controlling him well.
Ruiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Birmbaum trying to mount his opponent but Ruiz defends it.
Ruiz is looking to improve his position.
Birmbaum is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Birmbaum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruiz did well to prevent Birmbaum getting side control.#T4##SUB#
Birmbaum is trying to work for a kimura but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birmbaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiz wants to control but Birmbaum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.
Birmbaum 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.
Ruiz is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum is looking to take a break and control but Ruiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Birmbaum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Birmbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Birmbaum drives through and clinches with Ruiz against the cage.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Birmbaum won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Birmbaum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chance Birmbaum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birmbaum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Birmbaum has clasped his hands together around Ruiz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Birmbaum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmbaum works to advance to full mount. Ruiz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Birmbaum punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Ruiz is rocked!#T1#
Birmbaum lands a big elbow - Ruiz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ruiz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chance Birmbaum!
Our winner, Chance Birmbaum, 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:
HFC 35:Rosenstock vs Cruz
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruiz enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruiz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Ruiz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Ruiz rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ruiz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Ruiz defends it easily.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Ruiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Ruiz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz!
Ruiz content just to control the position here. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruiz stands up from mount. Strange move. #T2##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruiz's guard.#ES#
Ruiz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Diaz looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Ruiz looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Ruiz drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Diaz's guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Ruiz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruiz controls the pace.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Ruiz slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Ruiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Ruiz getting side control.
Ruiz is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Ruiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruiz to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruiz scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Ruiz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diaz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ruiz has cracked it and Diaz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ruiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Ruiz!
A very excited looking Oliver Ruiz 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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