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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hyde tries to clinch
and Rusija counters with a stiff right hand.
Rusija looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Hyde moves into range and clinches up with Rusija.
Hyde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hyde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rusija breaks the clinch.
Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rusija wants to counter with a clinch but Hyde pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Rusija shoots in and bounces Hyde off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hyde has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rusija has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Hyde tries for a takedown but Rusija manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Hyde ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hyde no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rusija stops Hyde from standing up.
Hyde trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hyde controlling the position.#ES#
Hyde wriggles free and stands up.
Rusija keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hyde moves into the clinch successfully.
Hyde tries to pull guard but Rusija forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Knees to the body from Hyde.
Rusija has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hyde seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rusija can turn it around.
Hyde is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rusija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyde keeps control of Rusija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyde tries to work over Rusija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyde keeps control of Rusija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Hyde tries to pull guard but Rusija won't allow it.
Hyde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyde jumps guard but Rusija stands there with Hyde around his waist. Hyde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Rusija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rusija is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hyde has closed the distance and engaged Rusija in a clinch.
#T4#
Hyde has Rusija pressed against the cage.
Hyde fails to pull guard.
Rusija is trying to push Hyde away but Hyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hyde is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusija working hard to break the clinch.
Rusija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis Hyde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Rusija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Hyde moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rusija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hyde tries to clinch but Rusija moves out of range. #TD2#
Rusija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hyde's half guard.#ES#
Hyde makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rusija is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rusija drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Hyde is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rusija presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusija prevents a body shot from Hyde. #T1#
Hyde jumps guard but Rusija turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hyde is working Rusija over against the cage.
Hyde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Hyde pulls Rusija into guard.
Hyde is controlling Rusija's posture.
Rusija trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom.
Hyde is trying to keep Rusija in close.
#T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hyde manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hyde pulls guard effortlessly.
Rusija postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Hyde manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rusija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyde tries to land knees in the clinch but Rusija avoids the damage to the body.
Hyde just leaning against Rusija, taking a breather. #T3#
Rusija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusija fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyde shoots in for a takedown but Rusija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyde moves out of range of the body kick.
Hyde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rusija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rusija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hyde instigates a clinch. #T4#
Hyde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Rusija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Hyde pulls guard.
Willis Hyde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusija working some strikes from top position.
Hyde controls Rusija momentarily but Rusija frees himself.
Rusija wants to pass the guard but Hyde is keeping the position.
Rusija postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis Hyde dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willis Hyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyde is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hyde rushes Rusija and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rusija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rusija avoids it.
Rusija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde keeps control of Rusija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyde tries to pull guard but Rusija forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rusija tries to break the clinch but Hyde is controlling the position. #T1##TD#
Hyde pulls Rusija into guard.
Hyde wants to stand up but Rusija is controlling him. #ES#
Hyde pushes Rusija off and gets back to his feet.
Hyde tries to clinch there but Rusija circles away.
Willis Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde is looking to clinch.
Rusija swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyde.#T2#
Rusija circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rusija! But no joy.
Hyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusija can do to turn this around?#CL#
Hyde rushes Rusija and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Willis Hyde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rusija is trying to break the clinch but Hyde has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Rusija manages to break the clinch.
Hyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rusija looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Rusija circles away.
#T3##CL#
Hyde drives through and clinches with Rusija against the cage.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rusija wants the takedown. Hyde is fighting it off but Rusija persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hyde's guard against the cage.#ES#
Hyde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rusija is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rusija blocks a body shot from Hyde.
Hyde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rusija is defending well for now.
Hyde misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Hyde jumps guard but Rusija stands there with Hyde around his waist. Hyde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyde fails to pull guard.
Milan Rusija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willis Hyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyde lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willis Hyde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hyde, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis Hyde!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rusija darts in and clinches Bass up against the cage.#BC2#
Rusija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bass moves out of range as Rusija strikes.
Bass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Omer Bass has been cut.
Bass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rusija but Rusija pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.
Bass is working for takedown but Rusija is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Rusija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rusija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Rusija there.
Bass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rusija counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Bass is rocked!#CL2#
Rusija clinches up with Bass and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Bass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Bass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Rusija gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bass kicks Rusija off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusija counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rusija gets a double leg takedown into Bass's guard.#T2#
Bass looking for a sweep. Not yet Bass, not yet.
Rusija is in close to Bass's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Rusija drops back looking for a leg! Bass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bass manages to kick Rusija off! Rusija jumps back into Bass's guard.
Rusija looks winded!
Bass doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bass looking for a sweep. Not yet Bass, not yet.
Rusija working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rusija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rusija has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.
Rusija trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusija stopping the sweep attempt from Bass.#T3#
Bass trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bass can't keep his opponent in guard - Rusija advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rusija with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rusija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rusija looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bass has his foot on Rusija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusija works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bass is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rusija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rusija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rusija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bass swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bass looking for a sweep. Not yet Bass, not yet.
Rusija working some strikes from top position.
Bass trying to control the position.
Rusija scoring with some ground and pound.
Bass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rusija lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Rusija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rusija has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bass has his foot on Rusija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusija works his way back into a safe position though.
Bass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusija is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Rusija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Bass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rusija lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bass tries to clinch up but Rusija circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusija counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija blocks a head kick by Bass.
Bass darts in looking for a takedown but Rusija gets double underhooks and turns Bass into the cage. #T1#
No joy there for Rusija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bass stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusija. Rusija gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusija is breathing heavily.
Bass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rusija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Bass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Rusija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Rusija has managed to clinch.
Bass is trying to pull guard but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rusija after a bit of a struggle.
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rusija fails to pull guard.
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Rusija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rusija scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Rusija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bass.
Bass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bass dodges the punch combination from Rusija.
Bass half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bass has his takedown stuffed
and Rusija counters with a nice uppercut.
Rusija has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bass tries to clinch up but Rusija circles away and keeps his distance.
Rusija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bass sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Bass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rusija throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rusija is in Bass's guard.#ES#
Bass wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusija shoots in but no luck this time.
Bass is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bass throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rusija to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Rusija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Bass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bass slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusija, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Rusija gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rusija drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bass pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omer Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Rusija.#CL#
Bass clinches up against the cage.
Bass can't get the takedown.
Rusija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Bass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bass moves into range and clinches up with Rusija.#TD#
Bass jumps guard.
#SUB#
Bass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusija is aware though and is defending well.
Omer Bass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusija has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bass is proving hard to escape from.
Rusija postures up and lands a big shot to Bass's brow. #ES#
Bass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bass throws a head kick that misses.
Bass misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusija counters with a left and a right that stings Bass. #T2##TD#
Bass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusija sprawls well initially but Bass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rusija tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bass manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Rusija tries to hold on but Bass postures up.
Rusija is bucking up trying to escape but Bass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Bass there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusija is looking to get to half guard.
Rusija takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bass lands a couple of good shots and Rusija has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bass lands a shot to the head.
Rusija trying to control the hands but Bass won't let him.
Bass missing with punches from the back.
Rusija covers up after that shot from Bass.
You can see the frustration on Rusija's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Rusija wants to get back to his feet.
Rusija covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Milan Rusija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rusija trying to control the hands but Bass won't let him.
Bass controlling well, preventing Rusija from escaping the position.
Bass lands a shot to the head.
Omer Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bass. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that's the end of the fight!
Omer Bass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rusija has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Rusija!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rusija has Hickman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hickman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rusija to keep the fight standing.
Hickman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rusija just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rusija.
Rusija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Hickman pulls guard effortlessly.
Rusija trying to control but Hickman is working from the bottom.
Rusija 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.
Rusija trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusija tries to free his leg and advance position but Hickman is retaining full guard.
Rusija stops Hickman from standing up. #T1#
Hickman wants to sweep here but Rusija controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rusija has gone for a leg lock! Hickman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rusija's guard.#REVR#
Rusija seems keen to control Hickman's posture.
Hickman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hickman lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Hickman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hickman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusija's head.
Hickman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hickman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusija is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusija really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hickman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rusija is wriggling around but Hickman manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Hickman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hickman throws a strike but Rusija manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Hickman tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Rusija!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Woodward misses
and Rusija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rusija looks to land a left hand but Woodward moved out of range nicely.
Woodward lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rusija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rusija misses with a two punch combination.
Woodward walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Woodward shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rusija manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Woodward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woodward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Rusija has control of Woodward's left arm, preventing Woodward from doing any damage.
Rusija trying to control the position.
Rusija pulls Woodward in close to his closed guard and prevents Woodward from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rusija trying to keep a closed guard but Woodward is proving a slippery customer.
Woodward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rusija 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.
Woodward stops Rusija from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Woodward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rusija's guard.
Rusija trying to keep a closed guard but Woodward is proving a slippery customer.
Woodward throwing strikes from guard but Rusija blocks nicely. #T3##SUB#
Woodward drops back looking for a leg! Rusija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rusija manages to kick Woodward off! Woodward jumps back into Rusija's guard.
Rusija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woodward really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Woodward drops back looking for a leg! Rusija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rusija manages to kick Woodward off! Woodward jumps back into Rusija's guard. #SUB2#
Woodward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusija has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woodward has managed to get both his arms back between Rusija's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Woodward drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woodward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rusija wants to get back to his feet but Woodward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rusija looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woodward stopping the sweep attempt from Rusija.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milan Rusija will probably get the nod.
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#
Rusija throws an overhand right that lands on Woodward's shoulder, as Woodward tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Rusija misses.
Milan Rusija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusija throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Woodward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Woodward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Rusija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Woodward is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1##SU#
Woodward stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rusija scores with a sloppy right hand. Woodward should have avoided that one. #TD#
Woodward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rusija tries to kick Woodward off in order to stand up. Woodward Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Woodward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rusija is trying to get back to his feet.
Rusija is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rusija looks to move to half guard but instead Woodward has passed into mount! Damn!
Rusija wants to control but Woodward is having none of it.#SUB#
Woodward working for a guillotine from mount but Rusija is in no mood to give up.
Rusija tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
The referee warns Rusija that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusija is looking to get to half guard.
Rusija looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB#
Woodward has isolated one of Rusija's arms. Rusija looking to fight him off but Woodward twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmitt Woodward!
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