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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Figueredo.
Figueredo tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Figueredo breaks the clinch.
Figueredo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ventura fails with the takedown#CL#
and Figueredo moves into the clinch.
Figueredo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ventura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ventura has Figueredo pressed against the cage, preventing Figueredo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ventura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueredo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ventura prevents it.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Figueredo tries to tie him up. #T1#
Figueredo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Figueredo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ventura drives through and clinches with Figueredo against the cage.
#TD#
Figueredo successfully pulls guard.
Figueredo is trying to keep Ventura in close.
Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ventura is working Figueredo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ventura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ventura scoring with some ground and pound.
Ventura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Ventura pushes down on Figueredo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ventura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ventura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Figueredo has been cut.
Figueredo is breathing heavily.
Figueredo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ventura scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Figueredo is rocked!
Ventura lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Figueredo quite badly. Figueredo pulls Ventura in close trying to recover. Ventura postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Figueredo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Figueredo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Ventura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Pernadez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pernadez throws a right hand that Figueredo ducks under and follows up with a left that Figueredo also avoids with ease.
Figueredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pernadez.
Pernadez wants to clinch but Figueredo slips to the side
and Figueredo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pernadez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pernadez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pernadez throws a leg kick #CL#
and Figueredo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Figueredo prevents Pernadez from breaking the clinch.
Pernadez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Figueredo.
Pernadez trying to land knees to the body.
Pernadez prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Pernadez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pernadez is trying to break the clinch but Figueredo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pernadez is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueredo has double underhooks.
Figueredo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Figueredo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figueredo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pernadez defending well though.
Pernadez tries to roll over but Figueredo keeps him under control.#T1#
Figueredo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pernadez is looking to improve his position.
Figueredo wants to pass the guard but Pernadez is defending well.
Pernadez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pernadez looking for submissions off his back.
Figueredo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figueredo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pernadez for as long as he can get away with.
Pernadez taking some punishment here, with Figueredo in his half guard. #SUB2#
Pernadez looking for submissions off his back.
Pernadez won't allow Figueredo to pass to mount.
Pernadez wants to control but Figueredo is keeping busy.
#T3#
Figueredo throwing shots but Pernadez is blocking nicely.
Pernadez pushes Figueredo off looking to stand but Figueredo dives back in and keeps control.
Pernadez wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Figueredo content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Figueredo dodges the punch combination from Pernadez.
Figueredo avoids the body shot from Pernadez.
Pernadez moves in looking to clinch but Figueredo pushes him off.
Figueredo avoids the body shot from Pernadez.
Pernadez lands a head shot.
Figueredo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Figueredo rushes Pernadez and presses him up against the cage.
Pernadez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Pernadez is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueredo has double underhooks.
Pernadez can't break the clinch.
Figueredo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pernadez's efforts to push away.
Figueredo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pernadez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pernadez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Figueredo blocks the low kick.
Figueredo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pernadez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Figueredo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Figueredo jumps guard and drags Pernadez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pernadez postures up in Figueredo's guard and throws a big left but Figueredo blocks it.
Figueredo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pernadez on the ground.
Figueredo is controlling Pernadez's posture.#SUB2#
Pernadez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Figueredo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Figueredo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Figueredo! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pernadez is letting Figueredo control him for a moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Figueredo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pernadez cracks Figueredo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pernadez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Figueredo drives through and clinches with Pernadez against the cage.
Pernadez tries to break the clinch but Figueredo is controlling the position. #TD#
Figueredo pulls guard effortlessly.
Figueredo controlling the position.
Pernadez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pernadez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pernadez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Figueredo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pernadez but great work by Figueredo.#T1#
Pernadez struggling a bit here.#SU#
Figueredo decides to stand back up.
Figueredo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pernadez.
Figueredo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pernadez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Figueredo shoots for a takedown but Pernadez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heato Pernadez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueredo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Figueredo with a poor takedown
and Pernadez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Figueredo checks the leg kick.
Figueredo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pernadez's waist but Pernadez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figueredo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pernadez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Pernadez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pernadez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pernadez throws a head kick that misses.
Pernadez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pernadez throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Figueredo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figueredo. #BC#
Figueredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pernadez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figueredo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pernadez avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pernadez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heato Pernadez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pernadez throws a sloppy head kick
and Figueredo counters with a thumping low kick.
Pernadez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pernadez feints a jab promting Figueredo to slip. Pernadez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Figueredo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Figueredo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Figueredo ducks under a wild hook from Pernadez.
Pernadez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pernadez throws a leg kick
and Figueredo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Figueredo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pernadez prevents it.
Figueredo prevents Pernadez from breaking the clinch.
Pernadez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueredo.
Figueredo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Figueredo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Figueredo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Figueredo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pernadez walks away with a smile on his face. Figueredo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Figueredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Pernadez's corner calls for a 1-2. Pernadez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Figueredo darts in looking for a takedown but Pernadez gets double underhooks and turns Figueredo into the cage.
Carlos Figueredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pernadez throws a hook but Figueredo blocks it.
Figueredo appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Pernadez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Pernadez does it's job there.
Pernadez tries to clinch but Figueredo moves out of range.
Pernadez misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pernadez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figueredo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pernadez.
Pernadez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figueredo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pernadez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heato Pernadez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pernadez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figueredo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Heato Pernadez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pernadez takes a swing at Figueredo's ribcage but misses.
Pernadez lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Figueredo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Figueredo shoots in looking for a takedown. Pernadez tries to sprawl out of it but Figueredo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pernadez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pernadez throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Figueredo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figueredo.
Pernadez wants to get back to striking at distance but Figueredo won't allow it.
#BC#
Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Figueredo blocks the low kick.
Pernadez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueredo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pernadez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Figueredo.
Nice cross by Pernadez.#T1#
Figueredo dodges the punch combination from Pernadez.
Pernadez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Figueredo checks it well.
Pernadez looks to land a body kick but Figueredo moved away.
Figueredo throws a big counter combination but Pernadez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pernadez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Figueredo. Figueredo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pernadez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Pernadez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pernadez.
Pernadez throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Figueredo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figueredo. #TD#
Figueredo jumps guard and drags Pernadez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pernadez stands and throws Figueredo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Figueredo prevents Pernadez from improving position. #SUB2#
Pernadez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pernadez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Figueredo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pernadez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Pernadez swings around for an armbar but Figueredo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pernadez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueredo pushes down on Pernadez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carlos Figueredo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Figueredo seems to be looking for submissions.
Pernadez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pernadez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Figueredo's guard. #REVB##T3#
Figueredo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pernadez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figueredo is keeping the position for now.
Figueredo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figueredo keeping moving, preventing Pernadez from controlling successfully.
Pernadez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pernadez wants to control from the top but Figueredo keeps moving.
Figueredo wants to sweep here but Pernadez controlling him for the moment.
Pernadez wants to control from the top but Figueredo keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figueredo pulls Pernadez in close to prevent any damage.
Pernadez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab by Pernadez.
Pernadez misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Pernadez.
Figueredo misses with the combination.
#CL#
Figueredo closes the distance and pushes Pernadez back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heato Pernadez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pernadez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heato Pernadez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Figueredo slips under a jab from Fitzberry.
Tyler Fitzberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueredo tries to clinch but Fitzberry moves out of range.
Figueredo avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzberry.
Fitzberry tries a head kick but it misses.
Figueredo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzberry misses with a hook.#CL2#
Figueredo tries to keep at a distance but Fitzberry has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Figueredo has picked Fitzberry up - he's going for a ride! Figueredo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueredo content to control rather than advance.
Fitzberry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fitzberry wants to control but Figueredo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Figueredo is pressing down on Fitzberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitzberry is holding on for now.
Figueredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzberry keeps working.
Fitzberry trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Figueredo wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzberry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzberry misses with a wild body shot.
Figueredo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzberry sprawls and moves away.
Fitzberry misses with a body shot.
Figueredo misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Figueredo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Figueredo gets caught flat footed, as Fitzberry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Figueredo pushes Fitzberry off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figueredo.
Figueredo throws a head kick that misses.
Figueredo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueredo is breathing heavily.
Fitzberry throws a head kick but Figueredo moves out of range.
That kick from Figueredo tenderised Fitzberry's leg. Fitzberry is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Fitzberry misses with a head kick.
Figueredo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzberry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Figueredo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Figueredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figueredo looks for a takedown but Fitzberry sprawls well.#CL2#
Fitzberry clinches up with Figueredo and pushes him back against the cage.
Figueredo jumps guard but Fitzberry stands there with Figueredo around his waist. Figueredo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzberry is trying to break the clinch but Figueredo is controlling him.
Figueredo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzberry.#T4#
Figueredo just leaning against Fitzberry, taking a breather. #BC2#
Fitzberry breaks from the clinch.
Fitzberry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueredo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Fitzberry has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Figueredo breaks from the clinch.
Fitzberry scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzberry misses with a head kick.
Fitzberry thows a leg kick but Figueredo checks it
enabling Figueredo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueredo moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzberry leaves Figueredo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzberry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Figueredo circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Fitzberry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzberry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzberry leaves Figueredo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Figueredo lands a front kick.
Figueredo connects with a leg kick. Fitzberry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzberry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figueredo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueredo shoots in for a double leg but Fitzberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzberry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Fitzberry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Figueredo to the ground. Fitzberry is now in Figueredo's guard.
Fitzberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueredo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fitzberry scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzberry throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzberry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzberry throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzberry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Figueredo's head.
Fitzberry won't allow Figueredo to sweep him here.
Fitzberry landing some decent shots from guard.
Fitzberry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Figueredo is trying to control the position but Fitzberry postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Figueredo has momentary wrist control but Fitzberry slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzberry postures up and lands a big shot to Figueredo's brow.
Fitzberry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Figueredo's head.
Fitzberry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Figueredo's head.
Fitzberry scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzberry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figueredo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Fitzberry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fitzberry throws a body shot but no joy.
Figueredo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzberry, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Fitzberry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Figueredo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Figueredo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fitzberry wants to control but Figueredo is keeping him busy.
Fitzberry working the ground and pound from side control.
Figueredo regains half guard.#SU2#
Fitzberry escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fitzberry stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzberry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzberry is looking to chop away at Figueredo's legs.
Carlos Figueredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzberry tries for a takedown but Figueredo circles away easily
and Figueredo counters with a head kick. #T4##TD2#
Figueredo gets caught flat footed, as Fitzberry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fitzberry wants to stand but Figueredo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fitzberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fitzberry landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Fitzberry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Figueredo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fitzberry, into his guard. #REVR#
Fitzberry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Figueredo is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Fitzberry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzberry connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzberry is looking to clinch.
Figueredo slips a straight right by Fitzberry.
Fitzberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzberry tries to clinch up but Figueredo circles away and keeps his distance.
Figueredo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry tries to clinch but Figueredo moves out of range.
Figueredo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figueredo shoots in but no luck this time.
Figueredo sets himself, and Fitzberry steps forward looking for the clinch! Figueredo avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzberry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figueredo as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Fitzberry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Figueredo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fitzberry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figueredo, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzberry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figueredo is trying to pull guard but Fitzberry has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzberry wants to stall.
Figueredo can't get the takedown.
Fitzberry is pressed up against the cage. Figueredo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzberry down to the mat. Fitzberry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzberry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Figueredo has time to react.
Figueredo throws a head kick but Fitzberry moves out of range.
#T2#
Figueredo dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzberry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzberry scores with a punch to the head.
Figueredo avoids the head kick by Fitzberry.
Fitzberry is looking to clinch but Figueredo is avoiding it.
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt
and Figueredo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzberry throws a body punch but Figueredo moves out of range.
Figueredo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzberry.
Figueredo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzberry pinned against the cage. Fitzberry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Fitzberry finds it's target.#T3#
Fitzberry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Figueredo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzberry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Figueredo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzberry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Figueredo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzberry defends it nicely.
Fitzberry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzberry with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Figueredo counters by moving into the clinch.
Figueredo has Fitzberry pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzberry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzberry is trying to break the clinch but Figueredo has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Fitzberry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Figueredo backwards.
Figueredo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzberry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueredo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Figueredo prevents Fitzberry from breaking the clinch.
Figueredo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzberry's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzberry.
#BC#
Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figueredo quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Figueredo pushes Fitzberry off and gets back to his feet.
Carlos Figueredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Fitzberry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueredo scores with a head kick. Fitzberry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Fitzberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzberry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Fitzberry!
After winning the bout, Tyler Fitzberry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Fitzberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueredo moves away.
Figueredo throws a counter high kick but Fitzberry was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fitzberry misses with a body kick.
Fitzberry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Figueredo dives in and grabs Fitzberry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzberry pushes down on Figueredo's head and hops out.
Figueredo stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzberry. Fitzberry gets slowly back to his feet.
Figueredo fails with the takedown.
Figueredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzberry.
Fitzberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Figueredo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry looks to land a combination but Figueredo avoids it well.
Figueredo throws a right and a left that Fitzberry avoids nicely.
Fitzberry cracks a nice hook into Figueredo's ribs.
Figueredo tries to clinch up.
Figueredo blocks a head kick by Fitzberry.
#T1##CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Figueredo.
Fitzberry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueredo to keep the fight standing.
Fitzberry looking to throw knees to the head but Figueredo is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Figueredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fitzberry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Figueredo to the ground. Fitzberry is now in Figueredo's guard.#ES#
Figueredo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fitzberry throws a series of punches but Figueredo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Figueredo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Figueredo fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueredo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzberry fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Figueredo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Fitzberry misses with an uppercut. Figueredo saw that one coming.
Figueredo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figueredo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzberry defends it nicely.#CL#
Figueredo clinches with his opponent.
Fitzberry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figueredo.
#BC2#
Fitzberry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzberry throws a leg kick but Figueredo moved away.#T3#
Figueredo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzberry lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Figueredo has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzberry has managed to clinch.
Fitzberry can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Fitzberry successfully pulls guard.
Figueredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueredo wants to stand but Fitzberry has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Fitzberry has his foot on Figueredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueredo works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Figueredo wants to stand but Fitzberry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Figueredo wants to control from the top but Fitzberry keeps moving.
Figueredo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Figueredo laying and praying for a moment but Fitzberry takes advantage and regains half guard.
Figueredo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzberry defending well though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Fitzberry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Figueredo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt
and Figueredo counters with a nice body shot.
Figueredo shoots in but no luck this time.
Figueredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Fitzberry tries to get set, Figueredo tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzberry manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzberry jabs at Figueredo's body.
Figueredo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figueredo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Fitzberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzberry darts in looking for a takedown but Figueredo gets double underhooks and turns Fitzberry into the cage.
Figueredo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzberry's waist but Fitzberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figueredo off to one side.
Fitzberry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzberry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Figueredo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzberry darts in looking for a takedown but Figueredo gets double underhooks and turns Fitzberry into the cage. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Fitzberry. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzberry is breathing heavily.
Figueredo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzberry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzberry shapes to counter with a head kick.
Figueredo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figueredo manages to avoid it.
Figueredo looks to land a body kick but Fitzberry moved away.
Fitzberry throws a head kick but Figueredo moves out of range.
#CL2#
Fitzberry clinches up against the cage.
Figueredo jumps guard but Fitzberry stands there with Figueredo around his waist. Figueredo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Figueredo prevents Fitzberry from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Fitzberry tries to pull guard but Figueredo won't allow it.
#BC#
Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Figueredo rushes Fitzberry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzberry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzberry wants to take the fight to the mat but Figueredo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on Figueredo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzberry has had enough of the clinch but Figueredo keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Figueredo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fitzberry is looking to stand back up but Figueredo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fitzberry. #T3##REVB#
Fitzberry is positioning himself well to prevent Figueredo advancing to mount.
Figueredo is just content to waste time from the top position. Fitzberry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Figueredo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzberry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Figueredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueredo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Fitzberry is looking to stand up but Figueredo isn't so interested in that idea.
Figueredo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fitzberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzberry is trying to keep Figueredo in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Fitzberry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Figueredo'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figueredo.
Figueredo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Figueredo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzberry with the counter takedown but Figueredo avoids it easily.
Figueredo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzberry fails with the takedown.
Fitzberry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Figueredo rather than just go for the knockout.
Figueredo tries to bum rush Fitzberry with a series of wild strikes but Fitzberry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzberry fails to land with a series of punches.
Figueredo shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzberry tries to sprawl out of it but Figueredo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzberry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry tries to clinch but Figueredo moves out of range.
Fitzberry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzberry misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzberry fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueredo.
Figueredo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzberry blocks it with crossed arms.
Figueredo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Fitzberry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzberry wants to clinch.
Fitzberry is looking to clinch but Figueredo is avoiding it.
Figueredo shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzberry sprawls well. He's pushed Figueredo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Fitzberry has Figueredo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Fitzberry breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Fitzberry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Figueredo is trying to stand up here but Fitzberry is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueredo keeping control of the position.
Fitzberry thows a huge punch but Figueredo dodges it nicely.
Figueredo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Figueredo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Figueredo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fitzberry chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Figueredo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Figueredo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueredo walks into a left hand.
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt - Figueredo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Figueredo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Fitzberry. No joy for Figueredo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueredo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzberry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzberry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzberry wants to clinch but Figueredo slips to the side
and Figueredo counters with a two punch combo.
Fitzberry misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Figueredo gets the takedown into side control.
Fitzberry is trying to control Figueredo's posture but Figueredo avoids it.
Fitzberry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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!
Figueredo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzberry controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Fitzberry.
I've got Fitzberry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyler Fitzberry!
Our winner, Tyler Fitzberry, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Figueredo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Figueredo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz wants to slow Figueredo down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueredo stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ruiz gets tackled into the cage by Figueredo. Figueredo maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ruiz jumps guard and drags Figueredo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Figueredo is controlling him. #T1#
Figueredo postures up in Ruiz 's guard and throws a big left but Ruiz blocks it. #SUB#
Figueredo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figueredo is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Figueredo keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figueredo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruiz trying to control but Figueredo is working from the bottom.
My spies in 10th Planet Islanders inform me that Ruiz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Figueredo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruiz defends well.
Ruiz tries to stand but Figueredo is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Figueredo gets double underhooks and turns Ruiz into the cage.
Carlos Figueredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Ruiz .
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruiz . Figueredo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Figueredo 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 Figueredo off to one side.
Ruiz flicks out a counter leg kick but Figueredo steps away.#TD2#
Figueredo tries to sprawl but Ruiz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruiz content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ruiz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Figueredo.
Ruiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Figueredo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Ruiz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Figueredo's legs.
Ruiz wants to control but Figueredo is keeping him busy.
Figueredo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruiz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Ruiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Figueredo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Figueredo showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Figueredo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueredo wants to stand and escape but instead Ruiz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Figueredo working for submissions but it's allowed Ruiz to get to half guard.
Ruiz is pressing down on Figueredo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Figueredo is holding on for now. #T1#
Ruiz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figueredo is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Figueredo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Ruiz is stalling here. Figueredo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruiz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Figueredo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Figueredo working away.
Ruiz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ruiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruiz is trying to stand.
Ruiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figueredo advances to half guard.
Alejandro Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ruiz is controlling Figueredo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ruiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figueredo is working away from the top position though.
Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ruiz looking for submissions off his back.
Figueredo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ruiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Figueredo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Figueredo, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Figueredo against the cage but Figueredo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueredo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruiz as he avoids it easily.
Ruiz with the counter takedown but Figueredo avoids it easily.
Ruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Figueredo defends well and Ruiz ends up having to push Figueredo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carlos Figueredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Ruiz .
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz .
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Figueredo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Figueredo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Figueredo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Figueredo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Figueredo tries to pull guard but Ruiz won't allow it.
Ruiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueredo is defending well for now.
Ruiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Figueredo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carlos Figueredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Ruiz .#BC#
Figueredo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Figueredo closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Figueredo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Figueredo shoots in but Ruiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figueredo as he jumps to the side.
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Figueredo.
Ruiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Figueredo is fending him off so far but Ruiz persists. Nope, Figueredo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz . No joy for Figueredo on that attempt.
Figueredo fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Figueredo moves into the clinch.
Ruiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Figueredo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Figueredo.
#T2#
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Figueredo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Figueredo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Figueredo smiles and moves away.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Figueredo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Figueredo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruiz , pushing him back against the cage.
Ruiz trying to land knees to the body.
Figueredo is trying to pull guard but Ruiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Figueredo scores with a shoulder strike.
Figueredo fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Figueredo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Figueredo is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Figueredo breaks the clinch.
Carlos Figueredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Ruiz , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruiz fails to land the takedown.
Figueredo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Figueredo persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Figueredo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - Figueredo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Ruiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Figueredo moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Figueredo gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figueredo is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ruiz actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Figueredo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figueredo 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Figueredo!
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