Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 34
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Dupree misses the shot to the body.
Ruas wants to counter the offense by Dupree and move into the clinch position.
Dupree swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas.
Ruas cracks a nice hook into Dupree's ribs.
Ruas misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Dupree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruas.
Dupree with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Ruas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Dupree lands a body shot.
Dupree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dupree throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruas dives in for a single leg takedown but Dupree sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupree throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruas looks winded!
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Dupree sprawls well.
Dupree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupree lands a jab.
Dupree cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs.
Dupree feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ruas crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
An out of breath Christophe Dupree thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Ruas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruas blocks it well.
Ruas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takano counters with a body kick.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruas to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruas misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a big head kick but Ruas shrugs it off.
Ruas throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano scores with a one two! Ruas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ruas throws an off balance right hand
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruas throws a solid leg kick but Takano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruas.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Takano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Takano slips the punch.
As Ruas backs off Takano throws a huge counter combo but Ruas manages to avoid it all.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Takano cracks Ruas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano. #T2#
That kick from Takano tenderised Ruas's leg. Ruas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Ruas misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Ruas misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Ruas misses with a jab to the body
and Takano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Takano as Ruas shoots in.
Ruas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takano throws a lazy head kick
and Ruas counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruas trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Ruas is working Takano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano wants to control the position but Ruas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Ruas is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takano's head.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruas is looking to stall here but Takano recovers full guard.
Takano managing to control the position.
Ruas works over Takano with some ground and pound from guard.#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.
Ruas stands up over Takano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takano is trying to control the position but Ruas postures up.
Ruas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Takano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ruas throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano trying to keep a closed guard but Ruas is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas 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.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas'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#
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Takano counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Nice takedown defense from Takano. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
Ruas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takano counters with a left and a right that stings Ruas. #TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
Takano wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Ruas wants to control but Takano is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ruas lands strikes from half guard.
Ruas is trying to control. Takano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Ruas.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takano is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takano avoid being mounted?
Ruas trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Takano is defending well.
Ruas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takano wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy.
Ruas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas throwing shots but Takano is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruas 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 75 - Nofud vs Lachance
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##TD#
MP scores with a takedown into Ruas's guard.
Ruas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and MP manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Ruas wants to get back to full guard.
MP working the head and body with strikes.
Ruas is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP throwing shots but Ruas is blocking nicely.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but MP has control of the leg.
MP is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Ruas managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MP accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
MP is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVB##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.
Ruas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MP working a defensive guard but Ruas manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Ruas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MP is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruas is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MP's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ruas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. MP is trying to escape and Ruas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and MP is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ruas! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!
A less than humble Carlos Ruas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Michael MP stepped up to the mic, saying 'shoutout to Sydney Fight Gear. They supported me throughout the harsh days. I will be back. and smash everybody in this weight division. and also come back as champion.'.

Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Chaelsson punishes Ruas's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruas as he avoids it easily.
Ruas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Chaelsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.
Ruas throws a jab when Chaelsson was well out of range.
Chaelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruas tries to avoid it but Chaelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruas to the ground. Ruas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaelsson throws a shot to the body.
Ruas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaelsson momentarily.
Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaelsson is just out of range.
Ruas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruas connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas stalks Chaelsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chaelsson's face. Chaelsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Chaelsson throws a big shot that misses.
Chaelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Chaelsson jabs at Ruas's body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Chaelsson.
Ruas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chaelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaelsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chaelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruas as he connects with a hook.
Ruas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ruas connects with a nice looking jab.
Chaelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruas defending well as Chaelsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ruas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaelsson throws out the jab.
Ruas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruas lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaelsson. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaelsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chaelsson scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Ruas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Ruas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruas lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut.
Ruas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chaelsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson working aggressively here.
Ruas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Chaelsson fails to land.
Chaelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaelsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruas.
Chaelsson takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Ruas successfully pulls guard.
Chaelsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaelsson scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson works over Ruas with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaelsson passes Ruas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Ruas's head.
Chaelsson trying to control from half guard but Ruas is working away.
Ruas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chaelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruas.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Chaelsson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Chaelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Chaelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaelsson won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
Chaelsson working some strikes from top position.
Chaelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
Ruas looking to control but Chaelsson passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruas tries to roll over but Chaelsson keeps him under control.
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chaelsson swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ruas.
Ruas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaelsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheers as Chaelsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruas doesn't seem phased though.
Chaelsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Ruas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaelsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruas is in Chaelsson's guard.
Chaelsson looking to control.
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas moves into full mount! Chaelsson won't be happy about that!
Ruas tries to take his opponent's back but Chaelsson turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Chaelsson landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Chaelsson controlling from the top position.
Chaelsson slips nicely into half guard.
Chaelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Chaelsson.
Ruas is trying to get back to full guard.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Ruas's head. #CUT#That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaelsson connects with a nice short shot to Ruas's temple. #CUT#The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaelsson lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#Carlos Ruas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chaelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruas moves into full guard.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Ruas dips to his left and cracks Gomu with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Ruas.
Gomu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gomu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Gomu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Ruas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Ruas.
Gomu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruas is out of range.
Ruas connects with a body shot.
Ruas scores with a hook to the body. Gomu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Ruas lands a head shot.
Ruas cracks Gomu with a good jab.
Gomu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Gomu sprawls well.
Ruas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomu.
Ruas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomu at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomu. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomu's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas blocks a jab.
Gomu avoids the body shot from Ruas.
Gomu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ruas counters with a shoot takedown. Gomu fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gomu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas pulls Gomu in close to prevent any damage.
Gomu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruas trying to control the position.
Gomu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet. #T3#
Ruas 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#
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomu is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Gomu is looking to improve his position.
Gomu is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Gomu defends it.
Gomu is trying to control but Ruas manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomu is working to get back to half guard.
Gomu is trying to escape the mount but Ruas keeps good control and instead manages to take Gomu's back. #SUB2#
Ruas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gomu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gomu is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Gomu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruas. That snapped Gomu's head back.
Ruas works the jab nicely.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Gomu takes one on the button.
Gomu throws a right hand that Ruas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruas also avoids with ease.
Ruas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos Ruas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruas to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Gomu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruas moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomu.
Gomu takes one to the side of the head.
Ruas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomu, which made it look bad.
Ruas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruas avoids the body shot from Gomu.
Gomu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomu lands a jab.
Ruas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Ruas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomu on the side of the head.
Ruas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Gomu gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Gomu Gomu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Ruas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Gomu misses with an uppercut.
Ruas misses the shot to the body.
Ruas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Gomu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruas with a hook.
Ruas lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Ruas.
Gomu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruas if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Ruas throws a good cross that connects.
Ruas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Gomu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomu defends it nicely.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomu throws the kick towards the body but Ruas avoids it.
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas cracks Gomu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomu misses with a straight right.
Gomu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruas.
Gomu cracks Ruas with a good jab.
A slow jab from Gomu misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Gomu. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
Gomu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruas throws a jab when Gomu was well out of range.
Gomu throwing a counter right hand but Ruas manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gomu.
Ruas lunges at Gomu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomu's hand.
Gomu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruas slips a jab from Gomu.
Ruas lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomu off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomu. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas connects with a body shot that sends Gomu's belly button to the back.
Ruas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruas scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Gomu takes one to the chin there.
Ruas takes one to the side of the head.
Ruas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomu misses with a looping right.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas lands a right hook to the body.
Ruas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomu momentarily.
Ruas slips a straight right by Gomu.
Gomu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Ruas.
Gomu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruas to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Gomu is rocked!
Gomu walks straight into a right hand from Ruas - that's dropped him! Ruas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gomu from any more punishment! Gomu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Ruas!
Our winner, Carlos Ruas, 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.

Event: GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Ruas scores with a jab to the body.
Ruas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruas throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Ruas blocks it.
The referee calls for Ruas to work.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ruas manages to break the clinch.
Steele slips a jab from Ruas.
Steele drops his hands momentarily and Ruas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruas as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Steele throws the left hand but Ruas avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Ruas feints and as Steele raises his hands in defense, Ruas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Steele wriggles free and stands up.
Ruas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steele catches Ruas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruas defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Steele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Ruas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruas swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruas finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Ruas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruas.
Ruas cracks Steele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2##CL#
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruas, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruas pushes off an throws an elbow but Steele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruas misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Ruas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Ruas has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele avoids the elbow strike from Ruas, against the cage.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruas.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele gets underhooks to prevent Ruas's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Ruas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jason Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Ruas scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruas throws a hook but Steele blocks it.#T3#
Ruas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Ruas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Ruas looking to score a takedown here. Steele is defending well but Ruas drives through and ends up in Steele's guard.
Steele wants to stand but Ruas is controlling the position.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Ruas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
Steele keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass. #T4#
Steele keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas won't allow Steele to get back to his feet. #ES#
Steele pushes Ruas off and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Ruas.
Ruas blocks a jab.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Jab from Ruas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Ruas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Steele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Steele takes a swing at Ruas's ribcage but misses.
Ruas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruas throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele throws a right and a left that Ruas avoids nicely.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Ruas.
Steele moves forwards but Ruas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlos Ruas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Steele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Ruas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele lands a body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele thuds his right hand into Ruas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruas, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele. #TD2#
Ruas successfully pulls guard.
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
Steele wanted to stand there but Ruas had control of the position.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Ruas pushing down on Steele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steele's thigh. Steele counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Ruas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruas stops Steele from standing up.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Ruas wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Steele wants to stand up but Ruas is controlling him.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele wants to stand but Ruas is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Steele misses.
Ruas cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Ruas misses.
Jab by Steele.#CUT#That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Ruas keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Ruas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruas throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Ruas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs.
Ruas slips a straight right by Steele.
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!#TD2#
Ruas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steele's half guard.
Steele is trying to stand back up but Ruas is controlling him #SUB2#
Ruas wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #ES#
Steele has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ruas is on him like a limpet, forcing Steele back against the cage.
Ruas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele is working Ruas over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ruas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Steele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruas.
Ruas avoids the body shot from Steele.
Ruas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Steele slips a straight right by Ruas.
Ruas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ruas misses.
Ruas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruas. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Steele clinches.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruas dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Ruas controls the action.
Ruas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Ruas's ribcage.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruas throws an elbow that misses.
Ruas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruas looking to slow down the pace here.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Ruas avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Ruas is blocking nicely.
Ruas lands an uppercut.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruas wants a takedown but no success here.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Ruas managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele gets through Ruas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruas.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruas is struggling to control the position.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Ruas.
Steele gets through Ruas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele pushes Ruas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruas takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Ruas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Ruas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruas's elbow.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruass head.
Ruas avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruas throws an elbow but misses.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Ruas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to clinch but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas with the counter takedown but Steele avoids it easily.
Ruas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruas.
Ruas scores with a hook.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele cracks Ruas with a good jab.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruas can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.#CUT#Carlos Ruas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Ruas swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele walks into a jab.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Steele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steele 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#876 Kodjia v Manowaru
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Wolfsbruder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruas's hands.
A jab from Ruas does it's job there.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruas.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Wolfsbruder is quick to defend against it.
Wolfsbruder needs to keep his hands up - Ruas had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Ruas does no damage.
Wolfsbruder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruas moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfsbruder lands a really nice looking cross but Ruas seems unphased.
Ruas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruas throws a hook but Wolfsbruder avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Ruas moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Wolfsbruder.
Ruas staying out of range there.
Wolfsbruder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolfsbruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Ruas scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Ruas with a nice cross.
Wolfsbruder connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder takes one to the side of the head.
Ruas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruas.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elric Wolfsbruder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Ruas ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfsbruder as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
Wolfsbruder scores with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolfsbruder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfsbruder tries to avoid it but Ruas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfsbruder to the ground. Wolfsbruder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruas moves forwards but Wolfsbruder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolfsbruder scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Carlos Ruas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruas misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolfsbruder moves away from the strike by Ruas.
Wolfsbruder lands a slapping body shot.
Ruas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Ruas takes a swing at Wolfsbruder's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfsbruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruas slips under a jab from Wolfsbruder.
Ruas scores with a one two! Wolfsbruder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder works Ruas's body with a nice hook.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder throws out a counter right but Ruas avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#Jeez, Carlos Ruas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wolfsbruder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas takes a swing at Wolfsbruder's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruas. Wolfsbruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfsbruder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruas. Ruas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder gave a mention to Hardcore Alchemy in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Carlos Ruas was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Zola slips under a jab.
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Zola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Zola.
Ruas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruas.
Zola jabs Ruas right on the nose. Ruas blinks but takes it well.
Ruas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Ruas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruas takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Zola blocks a jab.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Zola throws a right and a left that Ruas avoids nicely.
Ruas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zola on the side of the head.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Zola.#CL2#
Ruas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Zola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zola taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruas.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruas or not.
Zola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruas is keeping busy.
Ruas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards. #T2##BC2#
Ruas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruas's sensitive parts.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Ruas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zola's head backwards.
Ruas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Ruas.
Ruas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruas misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola takes a swing at Ruas's ribcage but misses.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas slips under a jab from Zola.
Ruas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Ruas walks into a jab.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zola digs a good body shot into Ruas's ribs.
Ruas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruas.
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola walks into a straight right hand from Ruas.
Ruas looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Ruas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruas staying out of range there.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruas lands with a nice body punch.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.#T4#
Ruas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zola. Zola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Ruas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Zola is defending the position.
Zola wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Zola trying to control here.
Zola is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruas misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zola is looking to stand up but Ruas isn't so interested in that idea.
Zola is pulling down on Ruas's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruas, at least for the moment.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola looking to control.
Zola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruas is one step ahead there.
Ruas stops Zola from standing up. #T1#
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zola has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ruas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Zola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Zola catches Ruas right on the button with a cross.
Zola jabs Ruas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruas misses with a hook.#T2#
Zola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Ruas takes one to the side of the head.
Zola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Zola bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Ruas lands with a nice combination. Zola backs away looking to recover.
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruas.
Zola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Ruas misses.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Ruas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zola lands with a shot to the body.
Zola lands with a cross.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Zola sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.
Ruas feints a jab promting Zola to slip. Ruas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zola scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruas.
Good work by Ruas as he checks the leg kick.
Ruas needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Ruas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorgon Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruas throws a jab but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola slips under a jab from Ruas.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruas.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Zola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
and Zola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ruas really felt that one!
Ruas slips under a jab from Zola.
Ruas throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Zola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Ruas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zola scores with a shot to the body.
Zola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zola lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruas misses the shot to the body.
Ruas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zola back to the cage. Ruas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruas throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Zola. Those never looked like landing.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
Ruas jabs at Zola's body.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola misses the jab.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Ruas ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ruas moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Zola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Ruas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruas looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruas's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zola.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Ruas.
Ruas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gorgon Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Zola tries a body shot but Ruas blocks it. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.#BC2#
Ruas manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zola defends it well.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas wants to clinch.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Ruas catches Zola right on the button with a cross.
Zola takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruas misses with a right hand
letting Zola counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ruas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ruas dodges the punch combination from Zola.
Ruas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Ruas misses its intended target.
Zola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zola lands a really nice looking cross but Ruas seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
Ruas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zola defends well and Ruas ends up having to push Zola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Ruas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zola controlling the position well.
Zola trying to control from the bottom.
Zola is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruas from advancing position.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Zola defending well. #SUB2#
Ruas wants to work for an arm triangle but Zola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zola gets back to full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zola is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zola 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele stuns Ruas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Ruas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruas.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruas. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele takes a swing at Ruas's ribcage but misses.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruas rather than just go for the knockout.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Steele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruas swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
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!#CL#
Ruas clinches. #TD#
Ruas successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele wants to stand but Ruas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steele's guard. #REVR#
Steele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruas controls the pace.
Ruas prevents Steele from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Steele is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Ruas.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruas backwards. #T2#
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Ruas is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Ruas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Ruas looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Ruas avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Ruas shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruas blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruas's efforts to push away.
Ruas is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Ruas into the cage.#T3#
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruas.
Ruas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Ruas takes a shot to the head.
Ruas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruas misses with an elbow strike.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruas avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
A short right from Steele. #BC#
Ruas manages to break the clinch.
Steele dips to his left and cracks Ruas with an uppercut!
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruas with a body shot.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Ruas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Steele misses.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ruas takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Steele lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruas avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Carlos Ruas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steele digs a right hand into Ruas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruas's gas tank.
Steele gets through Ruas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Jeez, Carlos Ruas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Steele!
Carlos Ruas was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manowaru counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Manowaru feints and then cracks Ruas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruas down.
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Ruas works the jab nicely.
Manowaru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruas throws an overhand right that lands on Manowaru's shoulder, as Manowaru tries to avoid the shot.
Ruas walks into a straight right hand from Manowaru.
Ruas throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Manowaru counters with a nice right hand that sends Ruas toppling to the canvas! Ruas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Manowaru finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manowaru knocks out Ruas with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Manowaru before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Manowaru picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru retains his super heavyweight title!
Hiro Manowaru thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#856 Horse v Ruas
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Horse. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Horse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horse tries to counter by clinching up but Ruas breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Horse is looking to clinch.
Horse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Horse's head but Horse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruas is out of range and Horse settles back down. #CL#
Horse clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Ruas jumps guard.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ruas forces his way into 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!
Ruas is trying to control the action in half guard but Horse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Horse pushes Ruas off looking to stand but Ruas dives back in and keeps control.
Ruas is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Horse is defending the position.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Horse wants to get back to his feet but Ruas drags him back down.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruas moves into full mount!
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but Horse doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ruas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Ruas controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ruas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Horse is now in Ruas's guard. A big mistake from Ruas there, giving up the dominant position!
Horse would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Horse gets to his feet. Ruas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horse moves out of range as Ruas strikes.
Horse misses with a looping right.
Horse tries to clinch there but Ruas circles away.
Ruas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horse lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Horse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roar Horse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas moves out of range as Horse throws a body kick.
Ruas with the counter takedown but Horse avoids it easily.
Ruas throws a right hand that misses
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas throws a big shot that misses.
Horse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruas throws a series of punches but Horse avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Horse darts in and clinches Ruas up against the cage.
Ruas avoids the elbow strike from Horse, against the cage.
Ruas lands an elbow inside.
Ruas prevents a body shot from Horse.
Ruas working aggressively here. #TD2#
Ruas manages to pull guard.
Horse wants to get up but he can't break Ruas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Horse wants to stand but Ruas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ruas lands a jab to Horse's midsection.
A jab from Ruas misses.
Ruas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruas. #ES#
Horse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruas throws an off balance right hand
and Ruas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruas lands a jab.
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
Horse misses with a looping left.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horse defends it well.
A jab from Ruas finds it's way through Horse's defenses.
Ruas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruas misses with a straight right. #T1#
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Jab, jab by Ruas - just one landing.
Ruas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horse. Horse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruas misses with a looping left.
Ruas connects with a jab.#TD2#
Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruas showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Horse kicks Ruas off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horse. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruas scores with a nice strike.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Horse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horse looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Ruas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horse's guard.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruas is controlling him.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Ruas looking to sit in guard and control but Horse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Horse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Horse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruas trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruas throws a right and a left that Horse avoids nicely.
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horse.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruas thuds his right hand into Horse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Ruas misses.
Horse walks into a stiff left hand from Ruas.
Horse sizes up Ruas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Horse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruas scores with the left hand. Horse knows he should have avoided that one.
Horse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruas misses with a hook. Horse ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Horse misses its intended target.
Ruas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horse.
Horse slips under a jab from Ruas.
Horse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruas finds it's way round the side to connect with Horse's head.
Ruas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruas moves out of range of the body kick from Horse.
A telegraphed right hand from Horse misses the target.
Horse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horse misses with a body kick.
Ruas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ruas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Horse on his heels. He'll look to pass Horse's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.#T1##ES#
Horse pushes Ruas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice straight punches there by Horse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horse.
Horse lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruas off the cage and back into range.#CUT#The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice cross by Ruas.
Ruas throws a shot from downtown. Horse moves away and avoids it.
Horse tries to land a front kick but Ruas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carlos Ruas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas. #TD2#
Ruas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruas tries to move to mount but Horse blocks the move with his legs.
Roar Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horse pushes Ruas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruas wants to control but Horse is keeping him busy.
Horse is pushing Ruas's head away, looking to escape. Ruas manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horse! #T3#
Ruas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Ruas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Horse is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ruas moves to the back.
Horse wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Horse is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Horse wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for the choke from the back position but Horse is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ruas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Horse trying to get back to his feet but Ruas is in full control for now.
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Ruas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Horse looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Ruas.
I've got Ruas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Ruas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#852 Grabber v Kodjia
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.#TD2#
Ruas looking to score a takedown here. Jesus is defending well but Ruas drives through and ends up in Jesus's guard.
Jesus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ruas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jesus has an active guard here but Ruas has managed to pass into half guard.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus regains half guard.
Ruas wants to control but Jesus is keeping him busy.
Ruas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jesus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Ruas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jesus has given up his back. Will we see Ruas going for some submissions?
Jesus is really stuck here.
Ruas is not going to allow Jesus to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Jesus fending off the submission attempt from Ruas.
Jesus tries to break free. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for the choke from the back position but Jesus is controlling his hands well.
Jesus takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T2#
Ruas tries to keep control of the position but Jesus is staying busy.
Jesus tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Ruas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jesus tries to escape but Ruas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Ruas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jesus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jesus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Jesus is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Jesus is defending well. #T3#
Ruas moves into full mount! Jesus won't be happy about that!
Jesus is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas fails to advance to Jesus's back.
Jesus is looking to improve his position but Ruas isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Ruas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jesus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ruas moves to the back position. #T4#
Jesus breaks Ruas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jesus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jesus avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ruas working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ruas has his foot on Jesus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jesus works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
That's time! Jesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruas throws a poor cross that misses
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruas lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Ruas. Those never looked like landing.
Ruas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Ruas.
Jesus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Ruas.
Ruas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jesus doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Ruas misses.
Jesus misses with a looping right.#T1#
Ruas dips to his left and cracks Jesus with an uppercut!#TD2#
Ruas gets the takedown into side control.
Jesus is being controlled here.
Ruas working away.
Jesus is trying to improve his position.
Ruas landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas wants to control but Jesus is keeping him busy.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jesus gets back to half guard.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jesus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jesus is in a horrible position here. Ruas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Jesus is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Jesus won't allow it. #SUB#
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruas moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Jesus manages to get back to half guard.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jesus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Jesus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jesus wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Ruas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jesus!
Jesus regains half guard.
Jesus trying to control from the bottom.
Jesus is in trouble now - Ruas has advanced to mount!
Ruas looking to control but Jesus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ruas mounts Jesus! Really nice guard pass there!
Jesus is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.
Jesus prevents Ruas from taking his back.
Jesus can't escape the position.
Jesus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Jesus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruas trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ruas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruas cracks Jesus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruas looks to land a right hand but Jesus moved out of range.
Jesus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jesus scrambles back to his feet.
Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jesus is just out of range.
Jesus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jesus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Jesus is looking to counter punch.
Ruas stuns Jesus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlos Ruas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jesus tries to move into range but Ruas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Ruas looking to score a takedown here. Jesus is defending well but Ruas drives through and ends up in Jesus's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jesus is looking for a triangle but Ruas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jesus looking for a guillotine here but Ruas defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Jesus is looking for a triangle here but Ruas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ruas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jesus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ruas yanks on the arm and Jesus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ruas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Evaristo Jesus spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF'.

Event: GC 359 Krieg vs Ruas
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krieg on the side of the head.
Krieg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krieg slips under a jab from Ruas.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krieg enables Ruas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krieg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruas is standing up over Krieg. Krieg looks to escape but Ruas dives into side control. #REVR#
Krieg tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ruas biding his time, controlling Krieg. #SUB2#
Ruas has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Krieg is defending well but eventually Ruas manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Krieg has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!
A relieved looking Carlos Ruas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Blitz Krieg had this to say: 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruas takes a swing at Nickels's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ruas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nickels's guard.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is trying to control the position but Ruas postures up.
Nickels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas trying to move into half guard but instead Nickels has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Nickels wants to hit a sweep here but Ruas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickels there! #T2#
Ruas controlling the pace for now.
Nickels is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickels is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas prevents Nickels from getting the reversal.
Ruas tries to control but Nickels wriggling away.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Ruas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nickels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nickels!
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Nickels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickels trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruas is keeping the position for now.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ruas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nickels reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruas's guard.
Nickels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickels looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruas circles away.
Ruas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Ruas.
Nice sprawl there from Nickels as Ruas shoots in.
Nickels has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Nickels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up with Nickels, looking for a takedown. Ruas pushes Nickels against the cage but Nickels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Nickels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Ruas attempts a counter takedown but Nickels avoids it well and moves away.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Ruas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickels sprawls well initially but Ruas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas trying to control from Nickels's half guard. Nickels has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Nickels trying to keep a closed guard but Ruas is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ruas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruas pushing down on Nickels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickels is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruas.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruas.
Ruas works his way into side control.
Nickels is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Nickels is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ruas tries for a kimura but Nickels is defending well. #T3#
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas tries to advance position but instead Nickels slips a leg back in to half guard.
Nickels wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nickels is looking to improve his position.
Ruas wants to advance to full mount but Nickels doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ruas trying to move into half guard but instead Nickels has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruas passes Nickels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruas works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas fails to advance to Nickels's back.
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 Ruas will probably get the nod.
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#
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickels can do to turn this around?
Ruas looks for a takedown but Nickels sprawls well.
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Nickels is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickels has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Nickels wants to get back to full guard.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Nickels is defending well.
Nickels is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nickels makes his way to full guard, as Ruas worked for a kimura.
Nickels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ruas is stalling here. Nickels is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickels has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickels.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Nickels there.
Ruas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruas working a defensive guard here.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ruas 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.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Ruas punching from the bottom.
Ruas looking to control.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment.
Nickels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickels works over Ruas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickels trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Ruas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ruas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickels wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruas, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Our winner, Carlos Ruas, 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.

Event: GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Giant defends well and Ruas ends up having to push Giant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Giant throws a front kick that sends Ruas stumbling back into the cage.
Ruas walks into a stiff left hand from Giant.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Giant stuffs the takedown.
Giant misses with a straight left.
Ruas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruas moves forwards but Giant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Giant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Giant cracks Ruas with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yhorm Giant!
Yhorm Giant decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Carlos Ruas was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GC 351 Ruas vs Hiko
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruas's head.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiko throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ruas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hiko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruas prevents Hiko from improving his position.
Hiko is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiko avoid being mounted?
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Hiko is defending well.
Hiko tries to roll over but Ruas keeps him under control.
Ruas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Hiko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiko tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Ruas is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Ruas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hiko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hiko moves into full guard.
Hiko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas being controlled here momentarily.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ruas avoids the attempt from Hiko to control.#T2##SUB#
Ruas has control of Hiko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hiko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hiko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Ruas looking to control but Hiko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiko tries to lock up and control but Ruas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hiko is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ruas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Ruas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hiko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Hiko defending well.
Hiko is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiko avoid being mounted?
Hiko is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Hiko defending well. #T4#
Ruas is trying to control. Hiko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ruas controlling his opponent.
Ruas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hiko holds on to Ruas as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hiko wants to control but Ruas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ruas looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Hiko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruas.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruas misses the target.
Hiko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Ruas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hiko in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hiko tries to sprawl but Ruas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hiko is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Hiko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!#T1#
Hiko doesn't have the hooks in and Ruas manages to turn into his guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko pulls Ruas in to control the position.
Hiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiko looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiko, not yet.
Hiko keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas won't allow Hiko to get back to his feet.
Hiko wants to improve his position but instead Ruas has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ruas is trying to control. Hiko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiko is in trouble now - Ruas has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Ruas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hiko has worked his arm free - good work by Hiko!
Ruas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiko can do to turn this around?
Ruas takes Hiko's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hiko is in trouble.
Hiko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruas's guard. Nice work there by Hiko.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ruas controls Hiko momentarily but Hiko frees himself.
Hiko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiko working some strikes from top position.
Hiko landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hiko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hiko 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiko holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiko is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hiko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hiko trying to control the position.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiko is keeping the position for now.
Ruas passes Hiko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hiko wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Hiko defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ruas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas.
Hiko misses with a leg kick.
Hiko leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruas defends it well.#TD2#
Hiko drives through with a takedown into Ruas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiko passes into half guard.
Hiko is looking to stall here but Ruas recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruas is keeping the position for now.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hiko won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiko's guard. #REVR#
Hiko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas postures up.
Hiko wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Hiko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Ruas 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.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas trying to keep a closed guard but Hiko is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiko's guard. #REVR#
Hiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hiko keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass. #T3#
Hiko is looking to sweep but instead, Ruas has passed into half guard.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko is looking to improve his position.
Hiko wants to get back to full guard but Ruas has mounted him!#SUB#
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hiko is looking to get to half guard.
Aki Hiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ruas tries to control but Hiko wriggling away.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hiko is looking to get to half guard.
Hiko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hiko wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko gets full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Hiko keeps moving.
Ruas advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Ruas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruas, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
A very excited looking Carlos Ruas 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.

Event: GC 347 Starker vs Ruas
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Starker drops his hands momentarily and Ruas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Starker tries to clinch there but Ruas circles away.
Starker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Ruas.#CL#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Ruas.#TD2#
Ruas drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruas has a closed guard, preventing Starker from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starker is looking to stand up but Ruas won't let him.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Starker controlling him for the moment.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Starker is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Starker's guard. #T1#
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Starker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Starker is having none of it.
Ruas works his way into side control.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Starker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruas on the ground.
Starker is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T2##SUB2#
Starker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruas.
Starker is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Ruas has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Starker is defending well but eventually Ruas manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Starker has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!
An out of breath Carlos Ruas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Paul Starker was interviewed post fight and said 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

Event: GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1##TD#
Honda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruas regains half guard.
Ruas tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruas.
Ruas 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#
Ruas passes to full mount!
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Honda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ruas trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Honda is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Honda is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Ruas is working for a guillotine from mount but Honda frees his head quite easily.
Honda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2##SUB2#
Ruas is working for a rear naked choke. Honda is not defending it well and Ruas has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Honda refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Honda's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GAMMA#822 Fungus v MacArthur
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Chocolate slips under a jab from Ruas.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chocolate throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruas with the counter takedown but Chocolate avoids it easily.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Chocolate.
Chocolate takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Ruas missing with a left hand there. Chocolate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chocolate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruas throws a jab when Chocolate was well out of range.
Ruas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chocolate.
Ruas lands with an uppercut that bounces Chocolate off the cage and back into range.
Jab from Ruas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Chocolate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chocolate prevents Ruas from improving his position.#T1#
Ruas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruas wants to get back to full guard but Chocolate has passed into side control.
Chocolate wants to control but Ruas is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chocolate is looking to take a break and control but Ruas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Chocolate has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chocolate in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
Chocolate lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.#T3#
Chocolate is looking to take a break and control but Ruas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruas tries to improve position but can't.
Ruas regains half guard.
Ruas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chocolate is working away from the top position though.
Chocolate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruas taking some punishment here, with Chocolate in his half guard. #CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Ruas wants to improve his position but Chocolate is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocolate working Ruas over with strikes. #CUT#
Carlos Ruas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruas sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruas avoids it this time.
Reem throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.#TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruas trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
Ruas prevents Reem from improving his position.#SUB#
Ruas is working for a kimura here but Reem manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ruas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ruas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Reem avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Reem wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
I've been told that Reem has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Ruas working for a triangle but Reem defends it easily.
Ruas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Reem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruas 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruas missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas walks into a stiff left hand from Reem.
A jab lands there for Ruas.#T3#
Ruas slips a jab from Reem.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas.
Reem slips a jab from Ruas.
Reem tries to counter with a clinch but Ruas shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Reem defends it.
Ruas is thwarting Reem's attempts to control the position.
Reem is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Reem is controlling Ruas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Ruas trying to advance position but Reem counters by regaining guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Reem counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reem throws a hook but Ruas avoids it easily.
Ruas goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Ruas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reem defends it well.
Reem is doing well to control the position and prevent Ruas from advancing to side control.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reem avoid being mounted?
Ruas trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ruas is looking to advance position but Reem won't allow it.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working.
Ruas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Ruas advances position into side control!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to get an arm triangle but Reem is defending well.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reem's legs.
Ruas trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
Reem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Reem is controlling an arm, preventing Ruas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ruas trying to control but Reem is having none of it.
Reem sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working. #SUB#
Ruas is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Reem is defending well.
Ruas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reem prevents Ruas from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ruas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reem has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reem!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruas checks a low kick from Reem.
Jab by Reem.
Both fighters circling a little - Reem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ruas tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruas stalling in the clinch.
Reem slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem thuds a left hand into Ruas's body.#CL2#
Reem pushes Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem has Ruas pressed against the cage.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reem tries a body shot but Ruas blocks it.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Reem slips under a jab.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reem as he avoids it easily.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Ruas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ruas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reem, as that shot connected.
Reem swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas throws a right hand that misses
and Reem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Reem circles away easily
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reem connects with a body shot.
Ruas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruas shoots for a takedown but Reem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reem wants to clinch.#T3#
A cross from Ruas lands.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem misses the jab.
Ruas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reem.#CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruas up against the cage.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ruas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reem feints and then cracks Ruas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruas down. #T4#
Reem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruas.
Reem scores with a one two! Ruas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Ruas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reem on his heels. He'll look to pass Reem's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Reem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruas preventing the sweep.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Reem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ruas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reem 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ruas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruas stands and throws Beecher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beecher's legs.
Ruas trying to control the position but Beecher is working away.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruas works to advance to full mount. Beecher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Ruas looking to control but Beecher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beecher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beecher is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ruas works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Ruas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Ruas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beecher is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Ruas working for a choke but Beecher is defending well.
Beecher staying busy and making it hard for Ruas to control. #T2##SUB2#
Ruas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Beecher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Beecher right now.
Beecher covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ruas gets his hands free as Beecher looks to control.
Beecher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beecher is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Beecher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Beecher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruas is controlling the pace.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Beecher is defending well.
Ruas is keen to just control but Beecher is a slippery customer.#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.
Ruas passes to full mount!
Ruas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Beecher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ruas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Beecher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Beecher shrugs it off.
Ruas tries to control but Beecher wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ruas looking for a guillotine from mount but Beecher is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beecher prevents Ruas from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruas dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruas misses with an uppercut.
Beecher throwing a counter right hand but Ruas manages to avoid it.
Ruas digs a good hook to Beecher's body.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher avoids the body shot from Ruas.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Ruas moves out of range easily.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Ruas takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Beecher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beecher pinned against the cage. Beecher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Ruas misses the jab.#T1#
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruas cracks Beecher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
Ruas is looking to clinch.
Beecher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruas throws a right hand that misses
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruas swings for the body but Beecher moves out of range. #TD2#
Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beecher is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beecher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ruas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Beecher is defending well. #SUB2#
Ruas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beecher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruas is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Beecher tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Ruas is looking to pass Beecher's guard but actually Beecher recovers to full guard.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for a guillotine from mount but Beecher is having none of it. #T3#
Ruas looking to control but Beecher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beecher tries to reverse the position but Ruas maintains control.
Ruas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beecher is looking to escape.
Beecher prevents Ruas from taking his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Beecher is squirming around nicely.
Ruas wants to take Beecher's back here but Beecher is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Beecher is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ruas wants to finish this one by submission but Beecher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beecher wants to control but Ruas is having none of it.
Beecher prevents Ruas from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Ruas.
Beecher takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Ruas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beecher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Beecher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruas tries to move to mount but Beecher blocks the move with his legs.
Beecher regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ruas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher is trying to stand back up but Ruas is controlling him
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beecher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ruas wants to control but Beecher is keeping him busy.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beecher is in trouble now - Ruas has advanced to mount!
Beecher tries to hold on but Ruas postures up.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ruas takes Beecher's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Beecher is in trouble.
Beecher staying busy and making it hard for Ruas to control. #T2#
Beecher trying to control the hands but Ruas won't let him. #SUB2#
Beecher defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruas's arms.
Beecher trying to control the hands but Ruas won't let him.
Will Ruas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3##SUB2#
Beecher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Beecher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas working for the choke.
Ruas is looking to control Beecher but Beecher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Beecher fending off the submission attempt from Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas has got his arm under Beecher's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Beecher has spun round into Ruas's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beecher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas wants to sweep here but Beecher controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruas 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
A very excited looking Carlos Ruas 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.

Event: GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Vee throws a hook but Ruas blocks it.
Vee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vee cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vee.
Vee throws out a counter right but Ruas avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruas misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vee throws a hook but Ruas avoids it easily.
Jab from Vee.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Ruas with a poor takedown
and Vee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Ruas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Ruas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vee scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vee.
Vee defending well as Ruas loads up on a big left hand.
Vee lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruas throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Ruas throws a looping overhand right but Vee ducks down to avoid it.
Vee digs a good hook to Ruas's body.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Vee sizes up Ruas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vee is trying to get back to his feet.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vee's legs.
Vee is trying to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vee keeps working.
Ruas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vee to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ruas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ruas but great work by Vee.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Vee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vee throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Ruas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
Brandon Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vee throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruas slips a jab from Vee.
Ruas looks to land a right hand but Vee moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Vee misses.
Vee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Vee finds it's way through Ruas's defenses. #TD#
Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into Vee's guard.#SUB#
Ruas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vee! #REVB#
Ruas is looking to regain half guard here but Vee keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruas regains half guard.
Ruas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vee wants to stand up but Ruas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ruas striking from half guard on the bottom. #SU2#
Vee decides to return to a standing position.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Vee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Vee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vee.
Vee swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
Vee avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Vee works Ruas's body with a nice hook.
Vee looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Vee is quick to defend against it.
Ruas tries to bum rush Vee with a series of wild strikes but Vee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruas walks into a straight right hand from Vee.
Ruas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Ruas slips a jab from Vee.
Ruas staying out of range there.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Vee sprawls well.
Vee tests Ruas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee misses with a body shot.
Vee throws a body punch but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Ruas with that takedown attempt.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Vee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Vee throws out a counter right but Ruas avoids it with no problem.
Vee throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Vee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vee misses the shot to the body.
Vee motions for Ruas to come forward. Vee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vee but Vee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Vee.
Ruas slips a straight right by Vee.
Ruas throws out a loose jab but Vee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Ruas's head but Ruas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Vee throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Vee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Vee misses.
Vee connects with a single shot there.
Vee misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ruas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vee!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas controlling the position from side mount. #T1##ES2#
Vee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Vee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Vee.
A jab from Vee misses.
Ruas looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
Good work by Ruas as he checks the leg kick.
Vee scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruas should have avoided that one.
Ruas lands a really nice looking cross but Vee seems unphased.
Vee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vee lands with a nice body punch.
Vee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vee there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee walks into a stiff left hand from Ruas.
Ruas looks to land a combination but Vee avoids it well.
Ruas takes a swing at Vee's ribcage but misses.
Ruas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vee throws a push kick but Ruas slaps the foot to one side.
Vee lands a jab to the head.
Vee lands with a straight right. Ruas didn't see that one coming.
Ruas swings for the body but Vee moves out of range.
Ruas lands with an uppercut that bounces Vee off the cage and back into range.
Ruas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.
Ruas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vee sprawls and moves away.
Vee throws a good cross that connects.
Vee lands a nice hook to Ruas's body. Ruas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vee swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
Vee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Vee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Vee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Ruas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruas somewhat.
Ruas walks into a jab.
Ruas slips under a jab from Vee.
Ruas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vee loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Vee stuns Ruas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vee looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Vee lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vee leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Vee, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch.
Ruas throws a lazy right hand but Vee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Vee.
Ruas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.
Ruas lands a glancing blow to the side of Vee's head.
Vee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruas's hands.
A lazy left from Ruas finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruas throws out the jab.
A big right from Vee misses.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react.
Vee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Vee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Ruas misses.
Ruas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruas.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Vee's head but Vee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
Vee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Nice shot lands for Vee.
Vee throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Ruas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vee slips under a jab.
Ruas jabs Vee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruas misses with a hook. Vee ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vee looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.#T1#
Ruas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vee scores with a body shot. #TD#
Ruas drives through with a takedown into Vee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruas won't allow Vee to get back to his feet.
Vee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ruas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Vee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Vee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ruas is controlling him well.
We've been hearing that Ruas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ruas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ruas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vee is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vee's legs.
Vee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ruas is controlling him well.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to get an arm triangle but Vee is defending well. #T3#
Vee prevents Ruas from improving position.
Vee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vee lands an overhand right.
Brandon Vee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Vee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Vee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vee lands a head shot.
Ruas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vee circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vee throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Vee there.
Vee throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range. #TD#
Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vee is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Vee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ruas is on him like a limpet, forcing Vee back against the cage.
Vee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlos Ruas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vee misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Vee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vee 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vee!
Post fight, an emotional Brandon Vee said 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Ruas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Ruas moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Ruas moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Ruas has a takedown stuffed.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruas lands with an overhand left.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Saric manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Saric does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas throws a sloppy body shot
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruas ducks right into an uppercut from Saric. #TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Saric won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Saric is holding on to half guard well.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas is stalling here. Saric is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saric has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ruas's face as Saric controls the position.
Ruas is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ruas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saric's best efforts.
Saric looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas trying to control here. #T3#
Ruas is pressing down on Saric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ruas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ruas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saric manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ruas working a defensive guard but Saric passes into half guard.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruas keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ruas scores with a jab.
Saric cracks the inside of Ruas's front leg.
Ruas blocks the body kick. #TD#
Ruas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saric wants to stand and escape but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. #SUB#
Ruas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saric is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruas, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Saric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saric has managed to get both his arms back between Ruas's legs - danger averted.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ruas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saric's guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ruas is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Ruas trying to work for an americana but Saric has managed to regain full guard. #T2#
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Ruas stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Saric prevents Ruas from moving into mount.
Saric regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ruas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ruas is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric is positioning himself well to prevent Ruas advancing to mount.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ruas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saric is now in Ruas's guard. A big mistake from Ruas there, giving up the dominant position!
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruas dives in and grabs Saric's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saric pushes down on Ruas's head and hops out.
Saric closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
Saric is looking to chop away at Ruas's legs.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Saric is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas lands with a right hand.
Ruas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Ruas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saric counters with a body kick that stops Ruas in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Saric lands a big right hand that sends Ruas crashing to the mat! Saric stays standing though and waves Ruas back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Saric gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric thows a body kick. Ruas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saric scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Saric lands a front kick.
Saric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric lands a body shot.
Ruas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
A big right from Saric misses.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruas misses with a hook
and Saric counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruas shrugs it off. #T2#
Saric lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruas will feel that in the morning.
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saric defends it nicely.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Saric, which made it look bad.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saric defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saric! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Saric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruas's head.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Saric scores with a jab. Ruas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carlos Ruas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Saric jabs at Ruas's body.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ruas sprawling to the canvas! Ruas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?! #ROC2#
Ruas is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zdravko Saric!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Saric thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#799 Jernit v Barbo
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Ruas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ponys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Pony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Ruas misses.
Ruas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pony is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ruas.
Ruas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pony on the side of the head.
Ruas lands with a right hand.
Ruas has his takedown stuffed
and Pony counters with a good low kick that Ruas was not able to check. #T1#
Ruas scores with a hook.
Ruas throws a series of punches but Pony avoids them all with ease.
Pony feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruas blocks a head kick by Pony. #TD2#
Ruas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruas controlling the position from side mount.
Pony stops Ruas from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pony has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Ruas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pony has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ruas but great work by Pony.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruas manages to get back to half guard.
Ruas is looking to improve his position.
Ruas has a hand on Pony's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pony takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU#
Pony get's back to his feet.#T3#
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
and Pony counters with a left right combination that sends Ruas crashing to the mat - Pony wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ruas out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pony Pony!
Pony Pony decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Ruas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruas with a jab.
Ruas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turkey has time to react.
Ruas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Turkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruas.#TD#
Ruas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turkey 's half guard.#SUB#
Ruas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turkey is just riding it out for now. Ruas eventually gives up the hold.
Turkey is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Turkey won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Ruas staying calm.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to get an arm triangle but Turkey is defending well.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Turkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turkey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ruas advances to mount. #SUB#
Ruas working for a guillotine from mount but Turkey is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB#
Ruas has isolated one of Turkey 's arms. Turkey looking to fight him off but Ruas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Ruas swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook. Ruas ducked under it nicely.
Ruas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb throws a hook but Ruas avoids it easily.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Ruas saw that one coming.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Ruas takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ruas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cobb lunges at Ruas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruas's hand. #CL2#
Ruas clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruas jumps guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Ruas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ruas pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Ruas looking to control.
Cobb wants to get up but he can't break Ruas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
Cobb stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.#SUB2#
Ruas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cobb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cobb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas controls Cobb momentarily but Cobb frees himself.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruas on the ground.
Cobb wants to stand but Ruas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobb is one step ahead there.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobb is retaining full guard.
Cobb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruas is controlling him.
Ruas trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Cobb is defending well. #T3#
Ruas trying to control from half guard but Cobb is working away.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Cobb defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruas is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Ruas passes to side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cobb wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Ruas wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ruas has hold of Cobb's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cobb seems comfortable defending it but Ruas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cobb is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cobb is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruas couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!
A victorious Carlos Ruas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Madness 15 Ruas vs Turkey
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Turkey is out of range.
Turkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turkey lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruas slips under a jab from Turkey .
Turkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruas cracks Turkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Turkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Turkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Turkey .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ruas dives in and scores a takedown into Turkey 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ruas trying to control but Turkey is working from the bottom.
Turkey controls Ruas momentarily but Ruas frees himself.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ruas is looking to pass into half guard but Turkey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turkey is in guard.#REVB#
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turkey 's guard. #REVR##T2#
Turkey keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Turkey keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turkey is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ruas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ruas wants to finish this one by submission but Turkey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruas.
Ruas looking to control but Turkey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruas punching from mount but Turkey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruas tries to control but Turkey wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruas is looking to work his way around to Turkey 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Ruas goes for an armbar but Turkey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Turkey .
Turkey 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turkey 's guard. #REVR#
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Turkey is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkey is just out of range.
Turkey misses with the combination.
Turkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Turkey throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Ruas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wild Turkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruas scores with a jab to the body.
Ruas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turkey defends well and Ruas ends up having to push Turkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turkey .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turkey scores with a leg kick.
Turkey misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Turkey throws a sloppy head kick and Ruas moves out of range easily.
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Turkey is out of range.
Turkey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turkey tries to avoid it but Ruas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turkey to the ground. Turkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turkey defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turkey cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkey throws a leg kick but Ruas checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turkey .
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turkey as he avoids it easily.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Turkey sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ruas looks for a takedown but Turkey sprawls well.
Turkey slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turkey .
Turkey scores with a leg kick.
Ruas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkey manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkey .
Turkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Ruas misses.
Wild Turkey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turkey throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.
Turkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Turkey drops Ruas with a beautiful combination! Ruas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turkey is looking for the KO!
Turkey missing with a left hand there. Ruas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkey leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Ruas misses with a hook.
Turkey scores with a hook to the body. Ruas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Turkey .
Turkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkey misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas catches Turkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkey throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range. #TD#
Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turkey is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turkey is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Turkey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruas pushing down on Turkey 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ruas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turkey sees it coming and defends easily.
Turkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Turkey won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wild Turkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Turkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkey misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Ruas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruas advances to mount.
Ruas tries to control but Turkey wriggling away.
Turkey stops Ruas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas tries to control but Turkey wriggling away. #T1##SUB#
Ruas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turkey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turkey shrugs it off.
Ruas looking to control but Turkey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruas is stalling here but it's allowed Turkey to get half guard.
Ruas wants to advance to full mount but Turkey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turkey can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ruas seems to be working for a kimura but Turkey defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turkey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Turkey is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Ruas seems to be working for a kimura but Turkey defends the submission attempt.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Turkey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Turkey is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turkey tries to score with a low kick but Ruas moves his leg out of the way.
Turkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turkey loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Ruas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Turkey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruas is pushing down on Turkey 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turkey is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas trying to control from half guard but Turkey is working away.
Ruas is pressing down on Turkey 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turkey is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Turkey misses with a low kick.
Ruas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turkey sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Turkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
Turkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkey . Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Turkey is quick to defend against it.
Turkey misses with the combination.
Turkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turkey throws a chopping leg kick but Ruas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Ruas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ruas has hold of Turkey 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Turkey seems comfortable defending it but Ruas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Turkey is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Turkey is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruas couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Ruas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Madness Insanity 4
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Ruas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruas moves into full mount! Baruti won't be happy about that!
Baruti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Ruas landing shots from mount.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Baruti is squirming around nicely.
Ruas 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.
Ruas fails to move to back control. #T1#
Baruti wants to hold on but Ruas pushes him away.
Ruas fails to move to back control.
Ruas looking to take Baruti's back but Baruti rolls and after a scramble, Baruti ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Baruti to escape a tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Baruti keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Baruti keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass. #T2#
Ruas passes Baruti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Baruti won't allow it.
Baruti is controlling Ruas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ruas wants to control but Baruti is keeping him busy.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Baruti defends it.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Baruti is having none of it.
Ruas is looking to stall here but Baruti recovers full guard.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baruti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Baruti looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas advances to half guard.
Ruas passes to full mount!
Ruas wants to control the pace but Baruti is squirming around nicely.
Ruas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baruti is holding on tight.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas forces the positional change into back control. #T4##SUB#
Ruas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Baruti knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Baruti for a finish.
Ruas tries to keep control of the position but Baruti is staying busy.#SUB#
Ruas working for the choke.
I would not like to be Baruti right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ruas working for the choke.
Baruti is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Baruti on the inside.
Ruas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruas is leaning against Baruti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baruti prevents it. #TD#
Ruas successfully pulls guard.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baruti has passed into side control.
Ruas tries to buck Baruti off but Baruti is having none of it.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baruti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Baruti has control of the leg.
Ruas trying to hold on to Baruti's head to control him but Baruti postures up.
Ruas is staying active underneath Baruti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruas trying to control from the bottom.
Ruas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruas trying to control the position.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas wants to hit a switch here but Baruti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruas there!
Ruas regains half guard.
Ruas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baruti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baruti's back!#T3#
Baruti rolls, trying to escape but Ruas keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Baruti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ruas gets his way!
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baruti can do to turn this around?
Will Ruas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ruas keeps control of the position as Baruti tries to break free.
Baruti trying to control the position but Ruas manages to sink in the hooks.
Ruas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baruti.
Ruas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Ruas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baruti is defending well though. Ruas let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ruas sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Baruti taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Ruas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Madness: Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribbit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Ruas misses
and Ribbit counters with a good low kick that Ruas was not able to check.
Ruas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribbit as he jumps to the side.
Ruas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Ribbit counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruas can't break the clinch.
Ruas is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruas.
Ribbit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit misses with a body punch.
Ruas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ribbit just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Ribbit.
Ruas lands a right hand.
Ribbit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Ruas takes a shot to the head.
Ribbit scores with a shot to the side of Ruas's head.
Ribbit avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruas.
Ribbit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruas or not.
Ribbit lands with a light punch inside.
Ribbit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Ruas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ribbit scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Ruas missing with knees to the body.
Ruas has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbit.
Ribbit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribbit digs a right hand underneath Ruas's ribcage. Ruas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Ribbit.
Ribbit presses Ruas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ribbit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ribbit lands with a light punch inside.
Ribbit prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribbit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ribbit can turn it around.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribbit digs a right hand into Ruas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruas's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Ribbit.
Ribbit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ribbit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribbit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribbit scores a nice knee to the body.
Ribbit pushes Ruas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ribbit lands with a left to the head.
Ribbit misses with a knee strike.
Ruas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
Ribbit blocking some punches.
Ribbit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Ruas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Ribbit.
Ruas wants to break free but Ribbit has control.
Ribbit scores with a knee to the head.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruas can't get the takedown.
A short left from Ribbit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ribbit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribbit.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruas avoids the damage to the body.
Ribbit scores with a shot to the side of Ruas's head.
Ribbit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribbit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Ribbit breaks the clinch.
Ruas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruas misses with a right hand
and Ribbit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Ribbit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Ruas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ribbit counters with a big right hand! Oh Ruas is in trouble here! Ribbit follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frog Ribbit!
Frog Ribbit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Madness Fight Night
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Ruas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foot's head.
Foot tries to clinch there but Ruas circles away.
Ruas takes a swing at Foot's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Foot clinches with his opponent.
Ruas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruas managing to block the knees to the body from Foot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruas misses with an elbow strike.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Ruas pulls guard successfully.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foot's guard. #REVB#
Foot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foot tries to get out of the position.
Ruas won't allow Foot to get back to his feet.
Ruas stands and throws Foot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foot prevents Ruas from improving position. #SUB2#
Ruas has hold of Foot's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Foot seems comfortable defending it but Ruas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Foot is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Foot is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruas couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!

Event: WVT23 Ruas v Shakhbulatov
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Shakhbulatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shakhbulatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shakhbulatov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shakhbulatov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Ruas to sweep him here. #T1#
Shakhbulatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shakhbulatov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shakhbulatov is not content to let Ruas control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Shakhbulatov defending well.
Shakhbulatov wants to get back to his feet.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Shakhbulatov defends it. #T2#
Ruas stalling.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Shakhbulatov defends it.
Shakhbulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Ruas passes to full mount!
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Shakhbulatov working to try and regain half guard.
Shakhbulatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ruas controlling from the full mount.
Ruas trying to control but Shakhbulatov is having none of it.
Ruas is stalling here but it's allowed Shakhbulatov to get half guard. #SUB2#
Shakhbulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Ruas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shakhbulatov!
Ruas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SUB#
Ruas looking for a guillotine from mount but Shakhbulatov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakhbulatov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruas is trying to control. Shakhbulatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruas trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura but Shakhbulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruas to get the leverage.
Shakhbulatov gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakhbulatov is keeping the position for now.
Ruas throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
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#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Shakhbulatov shows good takedown defense.
Ruas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakhbulatov throws out the jab.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Shakhbulatov counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Shakhbulatov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruas is pressing down on Shakhbulatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruas manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shakhbulatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Shakhbulatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruas is looking to pass into half guard but Shakhbulatov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shakhbulatov is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Shakhbulatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas working a defensive guard here.
Shakhbulatov preventing the sweep.
Ruas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruas has his hands on Shakhbulatov's head, controlling the position.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakhbulatov's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Shakhbulatov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ruas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shakhbulatov's body to avoid the submission. Shakhbulatov has instead reached around Ruas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shakhbulatov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rustam Shakhbulatov!
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Bunyasarn jabs Ruas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ruas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bunyasarn's half guard.
Bunyasarn won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunyasarn is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Bunyasarn is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bunyasarn avoid being mounted?
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Bunyasarn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bunyasarn is trying to stand back up but Ruas is controlling him #T1#
Bunyasarn is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruas from advancing position.
Ruas works his way into side control.
Ruas trying to control the action but Bunyasarn is working from the bottom.
Ruas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bunyasarn!
Bunyasarn tries to reverse the position but Ruas maintains control.
Ruas moves to the back. #SUB2#
Ruas looking to break Bunyasarn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bunyasarn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ruas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Bunyasarn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
Ruas tries to keep control of the position but Bunyasarn is staying busy.
Well, with Ruas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bunyasarn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ruas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bunyasarn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ruas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Bunyasarn fending off the submission attempt from Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ruas tries to keep control of the position but Bunyasarn is staying busy.#T3#
Bunyasarn needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Will Ruas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Ruas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for the choke from the back position but Bunyasarn is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ruas is persistently looking for the submission but Bunyasarn is defending it well.
Bunyasarn is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Bunyasarn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruas's arms.
Bunyasarn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunyasarn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruas's guard. Nice work there by Bunyasarn.
Ruas working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Bunyasarn stands up and waves to Ruas to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunyasarn swivels and escapes.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Bunyasarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruas, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Bunyasarn shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Ruas does it's job there.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bunyasarn defends it nicely.
Ruas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunyasarn counters with a straight right hand.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Bunyasarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Bunyasarn tenderised Ruas's leg. Ruas is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruas. Bunyasarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bunyasarn. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
Bunyasarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruas.
No luck for Ruas with that takedown attempt. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruas misses with a right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Ruas.
Ruas fails with the takedown
and Bunyasarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunyasarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bunyasarn feints and then cracks Ruas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruas down. #T2#
Ruas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunyasarn stuffs the takedown.
Bunyasarn throws out a loose jab but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ruas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bunyasarn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunyasarn wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bunyasarn holding on.
Bunyasarn prevents Ruas from moving into mount. #T3#
Ruas advances nicely into full mount.
Ruas controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ruas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bunyasarn has worked his arm free - good work by Bunyasarn!
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunyasarn keeps working.
Ruas taking a breather here.
Ruas advances to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruas trying to control but Bunyasarn is having none of it.
Ruas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Ruas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bunyasarn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bunyasarn shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bunyasarn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ruas.
Ruas wants to take Bunyasarn's back here but Bunyasarn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ananada Bunyasarn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Bunyasarn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Bunyasarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunyasarn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Bunyasarn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Bunyasarn gets caught flat footed, as Ruas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bunyasarn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Bunyasarn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Ruas looks for a takedown but Bunyasarn sprawls well.
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Bunyasarn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruas at a distance.
Bunyasarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Bunyasarn counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Ruas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bunyasarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruas.
Bunyasarn throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Bunyasarn stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunyasarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Bunyasarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Bunyasarn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ananada Bunyasarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Bunyasarn.#TD2#
Ruas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bunyasarn to the mat! Bunyasarn manages to get full guard.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunyasarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunyasarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruas is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas is looking to pass into half guard but Bunyasarn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bunyasarn is in guard.#REVR#
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunyasarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruas can do to turn this around?#T3##SU#
Bunyasarn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ruas, up you get!
Bunyasarn stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunyasarn.
Ruas shoots and misses
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunyasarn tries to avoid it but Ruas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunyasarn to the ground. Bunyasarn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunyasarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunyasarn, which made it look bad.
Ananada Bunyasarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruas shoots and misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunyasarn lands a head shot.
Bunyasarn misses the jab.#T4#
Bunyasarn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bunyasarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunyasarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunyasarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruas doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunyasarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up with Bunyasarn, looking for a takedown. Ruas pushes Bunyasarn against the cage but Bunyasarn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bunyasarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruas blocks a low kick nicely.
Bunyasarn throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the side of Ruas's head but Ruas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Bunyasarn gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Bunyasarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Bunyasarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ananada Bunyasarn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunyasarn 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ananada Bunyasarn!
Ananada Bunyasarn gave a mention to Rogue Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: WVT16 Dabutt v Takeishi
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Dee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dee throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruas is out of range and Dee settles back down.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dee defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ruas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Dee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ruas.
Dee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.#T1#
Dee wants to hit a switch here but Ruas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dee there!
Dee is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Dee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dee wants to control but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas content just to control the position here.
Dee is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ruas prevents Dee from getting the reversal.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dee prevents Ruas from taking his back.#SUB2#
Ruas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T3##SUB2#
Dee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ruas doesn't have the hooks in and Dee manages to turn into his guard.
Dee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Dee gets to his feet. Ruas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Ruas persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Dee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dee wants it to stay on the feet.
Dee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ruas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dee wants to slow Ruas down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dee throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ruas dives in and grabs Dee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dee pushes down on Ruas's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Ruas ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Ruas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Dee defending well.
Ruas wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Dee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Inspektor Dee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dee pinned against the cage. Dee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dee takes a swing at Ruas's ribcage but misses.
Ruas fails with the takedown.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Ruas fails with the takedown.
Dee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas shoots in but no luck this time.
As Ruas backs away, Dee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dee is looking to chop away at Ruas's legs. #TD2#
Ruas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dee sneaks back into half guard.
Dee trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dee is pressing down on Ruas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruas's guard. #REVR#
Ruas 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.#SU#
Dee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ruas, up you get!
Dee throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range. #TD2#
Ruas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dee prevents Ruas from improving position.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee trying to control momentarily.
Ruas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruas gets back to full guard. #SU#
Dee gets to his feet - Ruas follows without any prompting.
Dee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dee lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Dee misses with a head kick.
Inspektor Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.#TD2#
Ruas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee to the ground. Ruas is now in Dee's guard.
Ruas preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ruas advances to half guard.
Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruas can do to turn this around?
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dee trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up. #ES#
Dee pushes Ruas off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dee tries to kick Ruas off but Ruas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruas is one step ahead there. #T4#
Dee working a defensive guard here.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Ruas passes Dee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Dee defends it. #SUB2#
Ruas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ruas has cracked it and Dee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ruas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!

Event: WVT12 Carsara v Bell
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Ruas. Those never looked like landing.
Ruas dives in and grabs Nurudinov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurudinov pushes down on Ruas's head and hops out.#TD2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurudinov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ruas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurudinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurudinov wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Ruas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Nurudinov controlling him for the moment.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nurudinov is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard. #T1#
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Nurudinov defending well.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Nurudinov tries to roll over but Ruas keeps him under control.
Nurudinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Nurudinov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurudinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruas's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ruas! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nurudinov has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Ruas!

Event: EMP Jones vs Marley
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Ruas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fortuyn swivels and escapes.
Fortuyn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruas.
Fortuyn tries to clinch up.
Ruas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortuyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Fortuyn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas defending well as Fortuyn loads up on a big left hand.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fortuyn throws a nice looking combination but Ruas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortuyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Fortuyn circles away easily
and Fortuyn counters with a series of strikes. Ruas will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Fortuyn.
Ruas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortuyn can pounce on him. #TD#
Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fortuyn is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortuyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Fortuyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortuyn is trying to control but can't.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Fortuyn defending well. #SUB#
Ruas is working for a kimura but Fortuyn is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Fortuyn is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fortuyn wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Fortuyn is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Fortuyn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ruas is keen to just control but Fortuyn is a slippery customer.
Fortuyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortuyn is positioning himself well to prevent Ruas advancing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Fortuyn is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into Fortuyn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortuyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortuyn is keeping the position for now.
Fortuyn looking to control.
Ruas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruas trying to control the action but Fortuyn is working from the bottom.
Fortuyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas trying to control the position but Fortuyn is working away.
Ruas is really struggling to control Fortuyn but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Ruas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortuyn struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maikel Fortuyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruas looks for a takedown but Fortuyn sprawls well.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fortuyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruas with a poor takedown
and Ruas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuyn throws a hook to the side of Ruas's head but Ruas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruas throws a hook but Fortuyn blocks it.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortuyn throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Fortuyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fortuyn avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Fortuyn. No joy for Ruas on that attempt. #TD#
Ruas gets a double leg takedown into Fortuyn's guard.
Ruas preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ruas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fortuyn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Fortuyn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortuyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fortuyn trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up. #SUB#
Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Fortuyn defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fortuyn is holding on to half guard well.
Fortuyn is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fortuyn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fortuyn trying to control but Ruas postures up.
Fortuyn is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Fortuyn wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well. #T3#
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortuyn is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Fortuyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Fortuyn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fortuyn throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Ruas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortuyn is retaining full guard.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Fortuyn keeps moving.
Fortuyn controls Ruas momentarily but Ruas frees himself. #T4#
Fortuyn keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Fortuyn 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.
Fortuyn is adopting a defensive guard.
Fortuyn keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fortuyn's waist but Fortuyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruas off to one side.
Maikel Fortuyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortuyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maikel Fortuyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ruas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortuyn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortuyn. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuyn throws a good cross that connects.
Fortuyn throws a nice looking combination but Ruas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortuyn tries to sprawl out of it but Ruas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortuyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortuyn defends it nicely.
Ruas backing away here, and Fortuyn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fortuyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas walks into a jab.
Fortuyn tries to clinch but Ruas moves out of range.
Fortuyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuyn leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Ruas backs off Fortuyn throws a huge counter combo but Ruas manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Ruas slips under a jab.
Fortuyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortuyn throws a body punch but Ruas moves out of range.
Fortuyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fortuyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortuyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortuyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Fortuyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Fortuyn is out of range.
Maikel Fortuyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Fortuyn as Ruas shoots in.#CL2#
Fortuyn pushes Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortuyn scores with a shot to the side of Ruas's head.
Fortuyn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fortuyn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortuyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortuyn just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Fortuyn breaks the clinch. #T2#
Fortuyn lands with an overhand left.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortuyn! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruas shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Fortuyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Fortuyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas shoots in but no luck this time.
Fortuyn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fortuyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruas's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Fortuyn, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortuyn. That's going to slow Ruas down.
Fortuyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left lands for Fortuyn.#CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.#T3##CL2#
Fortuyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruas, pushing him back against the cage.
Fortuyn controlling the action here for a moment.
Fortuyn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruas is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Ruas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fortuyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortuyn is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortuyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Fortuyn keeping hold of Ruas's head, controlling as best he can.
Ruas is keen to just control but Fortuyn is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fortuyn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Fortuyn is defending well.
Fortuyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maikel Fortuyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortuyn 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maikel Fortuyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Maikel Fortuyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: EMP Jodson vs Y.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.#TD#
Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Griffith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Griffith controlling the position well.
Griffith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas pushing down on Griffith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Griffith is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Griffith makes his way to full guard, as Ruas worked for a kimura.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving. #T1#
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Ruas forces his way into half guard.
Ruas not doing much here.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruas trying to control from half guard but Griffith is working away. #SUB#
Ruas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffith sees it coming and defends easily.
Griffith tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Griffith is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruas passes to side control. #SUB#
Ruas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffith, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Griffith can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruas works to advance to full mount. Griffith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ruas avoids the attempt from Griffith to control.
Ruas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffith is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ruas has taken his back.
Griffith wants to escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Griffith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Griffith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ruas.
Griffith staying busy and making it hard for Ruas to control.
Griffith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ruas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ruas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Griffith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Ruas has got his arm under Griffith's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Griffith has spun round into Ruas's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffith's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffith enables Ruas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffith is keeping the position for now.
Griffith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Ruas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griffith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griffith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griffith! #REVB##SU2#
Griffith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Ruas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Griffith clobbers Ruas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Griffith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Ruas feints and as Griffith raises his hands in defense, Ruas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruas dives into side control. #REVB#
Ruas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Griffith!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruas tries to take Griffith's back but instead Griffith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ruas looking for a guillotine from mount but Griffith is having none of it. #T2#
Griffith has given up his back. #SUB#
Ruas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Griffith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Griffith is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for the choke from the back position but Griffith is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ruas looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Ruas looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ruas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Griffith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Ruas tries to take his opponent's back but Griffith turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Ruas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffith trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Griffith looking to pass the guard.
Griffith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffith can do to turn this around?
Griffith wants to stand but Ruas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ruas advances position into side control!
Ruas trying to control the position but Griffith is working away. #SUB#
Ruas is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffith is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffith slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffith is looking for the big counter here.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Griffith tries to sprawl but Ruas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Griffith is looking to get back to is feet but Ruas passes into side control.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Griffith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffith keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith tries to bench press Ruas off him but Ruas keeps the position.
Griffith is trying to control Ruas's posture but Ruas avoids it. #T1#
Griffith stops Ruas from passing to mount.
Griffith can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ruas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Griffith prevents Ruas from improving position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Griffith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Griffith's legs.
You can see the frustration on Griffith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruas wants to control for a moment but Griffith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Griffith trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Griffith defending well.
Griffith is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anthony Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffith scores with a shot to the body.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Griffith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith misses with a wild combination.
Ruas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Ruas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ruas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruas has managed to get both his arms back between Griffith's legs - danger averted.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Ruas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruas, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Graves
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Ruas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tambua as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tambua gets the takedown into side control.
Ruas tries to buck Tambua off but Tambua is having none of it.
Ruas sneaks back into half guard.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Tambua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Tambua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruas defends it well.
Ruas is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Tambua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tambua in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ruas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tambua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mukinio Tambua!
A very excited looking Mukinio Tambua 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.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Pekka vs Steve
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Ruas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Ruas connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Ruas drives through with a takedown into Menshikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Menshikov is retaining full guard.
Menshikov is wriggling around but Ruas manages to pass to half guard.
Ruas is trying to control. Menshikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Menshikov is defending well.
Menshikov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Menshikov is looking to get back to is feet but Ruas passes into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Menshikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menshikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Menshikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Menshikov is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Menshikov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Menshikov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Menshikov 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.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Menshikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Menshikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Menshikov tries to kick Ruas off but Ruas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruas passes to side control.
Menshikov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menshikov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ruas tries for a kimura but Menshikov is defending well.
Menshikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ruas prevents Menshikov from escaping the position.#ES#
Menshikov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruas cracks Menshikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Menshikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Menshikov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov throws out a powerful jab.
Ruas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menshikov avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.
Ruas avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Ruas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menshikov is fending him off so far but Ruas persists. Nope, Menshikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Ruas takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.#CL#
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Ruas against the cage.
Ruas has Menshikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menshikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Menshikov is defending well.
Menshikov scores with a hook to the body.
Menshikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menshikov.
Ruas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Ruas pulls guard.
Menshikov is looking to stand up but Ruas won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's time! Menshikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menshikov defends it well.
Menshikov stuffs the takedown.
A lazy left from Menshikov finds it's target.#CL#
Menshikov has Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruas tries to pull guard but Menshikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruas drops back down to his feet.
Ruas wants to take the fight to the mat but Menshikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Ruas throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Menshikov.
Ruas is trying to maintain a safe position but Menshikov gets an underhook and turns Ruas into the cage.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Ruas blocks it. #T1#
Menshikov is working Ruas over against the cage.
Menshikov lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Menshikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Menshikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Menshikov just leaning against Ruas, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Menshikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Menshikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Ruas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menshikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Ruas is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
Ruas is still on wobbly legs! Can Menshikov finish him?#T2#
Menshikov digs a right hand underneath Ruas's ribcage. Ruas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Menshikov lands a big right hand that drops Ruas! The killer instinct kicks in and Menshikov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Menshikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banes enables Ruas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Banes keeps moving.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruas passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banes wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Banes is looking for a sweep.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banes keeps working. #T1#
Banes is looking for a sweep.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banes's legs.
Ruas advances to mount. #SUB#
Banes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ruas.
Banes tries to hold on but Ruas postures up.
Banes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ruas has taken his back.
Ruas controls the position.
Banes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ruas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Ruas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Banes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Banes for a finish.
Banes trying to control the hands but Ruas breaks the grip. #SUB#
Ruas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
What can Banes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Banes tries to break free.
Banes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ruas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Banes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruas. #T3#
Banes can't escape the position. #SUB#
Banes showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Ruas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Banes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Ruas looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Ruas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Banes trying to control the action but Ruas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Banes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ruas gets his way! #T4##SUB#
Ruas is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Banes taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ruas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!

Event: TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Ruas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruas somewhat.
Ruas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Umber's waist but Umber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruas off to one side.
Umber tries to work over Ruas's front leg with a kick but Ruas checks it.
Umber throws a hook to the side of Ruas's head but Ruas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umber counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Umber sprawls well.
Umber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Umber scores with a jab to the head.
Ruas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umber defends well and Ruas ends up having to push Umber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umber cracks the inside of Ruas's front leg.
Umber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Umber avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Umber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umber is fending him off so far but Ruas persists. Nope, Umber circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
A jab from Umber misses.
Umber throws a hook but Ruas blocks it.
Umber lands with a nice body punch.
Umber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from Umber.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Umber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umber.
Umber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruas on the side of the head.#TD#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Umber wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ruas manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Umber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Umber defending well. #T2#
Umber is trying to stand.
Umber is doing well to control the position and prevent Ruas from advancing to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ruas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ruas is working for a submission of some sort.
Umber is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas is pressing down on Umber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umber is holding on for now. #T3#
Umber is trying to stand.
Umber tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Umber wants to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Umber is defending well.
Umber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruas is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Umber defends it.
We've been hearing that Ruas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ruas trying to control from half guard but Umber is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Umber as Ruas shoots in.
Ruas with a poor takedown
and Umber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umber sprawls well. Umber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Umber sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Umber.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umber as he jumps to the side.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umber as he jumps to the side.
Umber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Umber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Umber is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruas dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Umber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ruas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Umber is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ruas is trying to control the action in half guard but Umber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umber wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Umber trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Umber defending well. #T1#
Umber is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Umber defends it.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Umber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umber tries to kick Ruas off but Ruas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umber keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umber throws a right hand that Ruas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruas also avoids with ease.
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Umber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon Umber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruas. Ruas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up with Umber, looking for a takedown. Ruas pushes Umber against the cage but Umber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umber.
Umber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Umber is quick to defend against it.
Umber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jon Umber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas shoots and misses
and Umber counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umber jabs at Ruas's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Umber.
Ruas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umber scoring well with a low kick there.
Umber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruas on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Umber scores with a jab to the head.
Ruas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umber feints with a jab and clips Ruas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ruas is sent crashing into the canvas and Umber leaps in for the kill! Ruas tries to get to his feet but Umber is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ruas is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Umber!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Umber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Carlos Ruas was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: CCF 38
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cold tries to sprawl but Ruas drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cold kicks off Ruas and gets to his feet.
Cold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruas at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Cold as Ruas shoots in.#TD2#
Ruas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Cold defending well.
Cold tries to kick Ruas off but Ruas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruas.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Cold defending well.
Ruas wants to control but Cold is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ruas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Cold pushes Ruas off, looking to escape but Ruas dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Cold is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!

Event: CCF 35
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Ofique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruas.
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ofique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas. #TD#
Ruas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ofique won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ofique controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ofique has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ofique knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruas on the ground.
Ofique trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas wants to hit a switch here but Ofique passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruas there!
Ruas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Ofique trying to control from Ruas's half guard. Ruas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ofique lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruas has momentary wrist control but Ofique slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ofique is one step ahead there.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Ofique from controlling successfully.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ofique throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Ofique controlling him for the moment.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ofique in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ofique puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruas has hold of Ofique's hands but Ofique slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ofique wants to control but Ruas is keeping him busy.
Ruas gets full guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Ofique from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for a guillotine here but Ofique defends easily.
Ofique throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Ofique preventing the sweep.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.
Ofique slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ofique works over Ruas with some ground and pound from guard.
Ofique trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ofique manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ofique swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ruas advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ruas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Ruas seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ofique has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ofique trying to control but Ruas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazlo Ofique dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ofique. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Ofique.
Ruas throws a hook but Ofique avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Ofique tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ofique tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ofique somewhat.
Ruas looks to land a left hand but Ofique moved out of range nicely.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ofique.
Ruas connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Ofique gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ofique controlling the position.#T1#
Ofique'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.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ofique swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ofique looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ruas passes Ofique's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas trying to control the pace.
Ofique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ofique tries to get out of the position.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Ofique defends it. #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.
Ofique is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ofique avoid being mounted?
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Ofique defends it.
Ofique moves into full guard.
Ofique keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ofique seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Ruas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruas passes Ofique's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ofique is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Ofique trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Ruas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ofique sees it coming and defends easily.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ofique defends it well. #SUB2#
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ofique moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruas won't allow Ofique to sweep him here.
Ruas passes Ofique's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ruas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ruas wants to take Ofique's back here but Ofique is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ofique tries to hold on but Ruas pushes him away.
Ofique is trying to escape the mount.
Ofique stops Ruas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruas misses with a looping right.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ruas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ofique on his heels. He'll look to pass Ofique's guard now, I'm sure.
Ofique wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ofique looking to control.
Ruas passes Ofique's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ofique has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruas is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofique won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Ruas passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Ruas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruas moves into full mount!
Ruas tries to control but Ofique wriggling away. #SUB2#
Ruas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ofique to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ofique shrugs it off.
Ofique bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ruas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ofique.
Ruas trying to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Ruas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruas is trying to keep Ofique in close.
Ofique wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Ofique stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ofique looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruas is one step ahead there. #T3#
Ofique trying to keep a closed guard but Ruas is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ruas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ofique dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Ruas is pushing down on Ofique's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ofique is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ofique has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruas is working away from the top position though.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Ofique is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Ofique controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!

Event: CCF 32
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.
Max moves forwards but Ruas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Max looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruas checks a low kick from Max.
Decent striking displayed by Max there.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Max.
Max misses the shot to the body.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Max sprawls well.
Max feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Max is looking to slow Ruas down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Ruas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Max on his heels. He'll look to pass Max's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Max definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas postures up in Max's guard and throws a big left but Max blocks it. #T1#
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Max is keeping the position for now.
Ruas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Max defends it well. #SUB2#
Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Max is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruas is stalling here. Max is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Max has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Max postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ruas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Max takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Max scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Max looking to sit in guard and control but Ruas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Max is keeping the position.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Ruas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Max looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Max looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Max! #REVR#
Ruas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ruas trying to control from the bottom.
Ruas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruas.
Max keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruas's head.#SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Max defends well.
Max stands up over Ruas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Max takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Max throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruas.
Max misses with a head kick.
Ruas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Max misses the shot to the body.
Blaze Max is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Ruas coming out on top.
Max looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Max was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Max throws a right hand that Ruas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruas also avoids with ease.
Ruas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Max throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.
Ruas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruas cracks Max with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruas looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Max throws a head kick that misses.
Max throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
Max on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Max napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruas prevents Max from escaping the position.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Max's legs. #SUB2#
Ruas tries for a kimura but Max is defending well. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Ruas misses with the ground and pound.
Ruas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Max! #SUB2#
Ruas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Max has his hands clasped together but Ruas breaks the hold and Max is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ruas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!
The defeated Blaze Max had this to say: 'Not a G'day mate...'.

Event: CCF FN27:Wearmouth v Veronin 3
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Cobb lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Cobb sprawls well.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruas swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses the jab.
Ruas misses with an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Ruas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruas.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Cobb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Semmy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Cobb sizes up Ruas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruas throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb misses with a hook. Ruas ducked under it nicely.
Ruas takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Cobb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
Cobb staying out of range there.#TD2#
Ruas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cobb to the ground. Ruas is now in Cobb's 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!
Cobb keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass. #ES#
Cobb pushes Ruas off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Ruas is out of range.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruas walks into a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas misses the jab.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side.
Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruas under the eye.
Cobb lands a jab.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Cobb gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cobb defends it well.#T3#
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Ruas shakes it off.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb connects with a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruas misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruas. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Ruas with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Ruas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruas doesn't seem phased though.
Ruas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb misses the jab.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas lands with a right hand.
Cobb stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
Carlos Ruas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Ruas wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruas in his tracks.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semmy Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Ruas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Semmy Cobb!
Semmy Cobb is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Semmy Cobb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: CCF 24:Butler vs Cobb
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
The Hound throws a sloppy head kick and Ruas moves out of range easily.
Ruas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Hound takes one on the button.
The Hound throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ruas counters with a single leg into guard. The Hound didn't expect that.
Ruas passes The Hound's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hound is trying to stand back up but Ruas is controlling him
Ruas wants to pass the guard but The Hound is defending well.
The Hound is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruas is pressing down on The Hound's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Hound is holding on for now.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hound keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hound is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura but The Hound is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruas to get the leverage. #T1#
Ruas controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ruas 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.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but The Hound is defending well.
The Hound is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but The Hound is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ruas mounts The Hound! Really nice guard pass there!
Ruas tries to control but The Hound wriggling away.
The Hound is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Ruas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruas is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. The Hound is in real trouble. #SUB#
Ruas tightening his grip on The Hound, looking for the choke. #T3#
The Hound trying to get back to his feet but Ruas is in full control for now. #SUB#
Ruas looking to break The Hound's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. The Hound remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ruas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Ruas goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. The Hound escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but The Hound has control of the leg.
Ruas gets back to full guard. #T4#
The Hound preventing the sweep.
The Hound tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruas is retaining full guard.
The Hound must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Hound is looking to stand up but Ruas won't let him. #SUB#
Ruas has his foot on The Hound's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Hound works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruas controls The Hound momentarily but The Hound frees himself.
The Hound preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hound wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
The Hound stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruas showed some decent athleticism there.
The Hound has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Hound is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas wants to take a breather but The Hound is having none of it. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Hound doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruas.
The Hound tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ruas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ruas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Hound manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Ruas advances nicely into full mount.
The Hound tries to buck Ruas off but he can't manage it.
The Hound is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The Hound wants to control but Ruas is having none of it.#SUB#
Ruas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Hound keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Hound prevents Ruas from taking his back.
The Hound is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The Hound is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Ruas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Hound has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Hound keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruas controlling the position easily from mount.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Ruas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Hound is looking to escape.
Ruas controlling his opponent.
Ruas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ruas trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hound is trying to get back to his feet but Ruas has full control of the position and if anything, The Hound has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
The Hound is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ruas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
The Hound preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruas.
Ruas tries to keep control of the position but The Hound is staying busy.#SUB#
The Hound preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruas.
Ruas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ruas trying to control.#SUB#
Ruas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The Hound has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ruas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of The Hound's body.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hound can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ruas looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ruas fails with the takedown
and The Hound counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Hound.
The Hound throws a hook but Ruas avoids it easily.
Ruas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The Hound fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Hound misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from The Hound. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
The Hound appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Hound throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ruas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruas is standing up over The Hound. The Hound looks to escape but Ruas dives into side control. #REVB#
Ruas tries to move to mount but The Hound blocks the move with his legs.
The Hound is not content to let Ruas control the position.
The Hound sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ruas throws a strike but The Hound avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but The Hound keeps moving.
The Hound wants to stand but Ruas is controlling the position.
Ruas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruas just content to control the position.
The Hound is trying to get back to his feet.
Ruas gets to mount! The Hound was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ruas looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
The Hound is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The Hound is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to take The Hound's back but he can't do it this time.
Ruas moves to take his opponent's back.
The Hound staying busy and making it hard for Ruas to control. #SUB#
Ruas working for a choke but The Hound is defending well.
The Hound is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Ruas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The Hound has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
The Hound showing good submission defense here.
Ruas trying to control momentarily.
Ruas gets his hands free as The Hound looks to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Hound looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas.
The Hound wants to get back to his feet.
The Hound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas trying to control.#SUB#
Ruas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. The Hound is defending well though. Ruas let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
The Hound defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruas's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hound wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
The Hound looks for the body kick but Ruas saw that one coming.
The Hound misses with a double jab.
The Hound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hound lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Ruas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Hound!#SUB#
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Hound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but The Hound denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas works to advance to full mount. The Hound defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1##SUB#
Ruas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Hound has worked his arm free - good work by The Hound!
The Hound manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Hound is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ruas prevents The Hound from standing back up.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but The Hound is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruas prevents The Hound from standing back up.
The Hound is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Hound avoid being mounted?
Ruas slips a nice elbow through The Hound's hands, connecting with The Hound's forehead.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Hound is looking to escape.#SUB#
Ruas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Hound doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruas.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on The Hound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Hound is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Hound prevents Ruas from moving into mount.
The Hound is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
The Hound wants to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to advance to full mount but The Hound doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ruas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruas passes into half guard.
The Hound wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Hound wants to stand back up but Ruas manages to pass into side control.
The Hound prevents Ruas from improving position. #SUB#
Ruas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Ruas is trying to get an arm triangle but The Hound is defending well.
The Hound is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ruas is controlling him well.
Ruas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Ruas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Hound is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hound gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas had his way with Ben The Hound in that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
The Hound looks to throw the jab but Ruas is out of range.
Ben The Hound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruas misses with an uppercut.
The Hound scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hound.
The Hound throws the kick towards the body but Ruas avoids it.
The Hound throws the left hand but Ruas avoids the punch easily.
The Hound scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruas should have avoided that one.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Hound.
Ruas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hound connects with a jab.
The Hound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Ruas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ruas moves into range and clinches up with The Hound.
Ruas missing with knees to the body.
Ruas takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
The Hound manages to break the clinch.
The Hound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ben The Hound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hound throws a front kick that sends Ruas stumbling back into the cage.
The Hound dodges the punch combination from Ruas.
Ruas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hound slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ruas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Hound connects with a jab.
The Hound lands with a cross.
The Hound looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
The Hound avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruas moves out of range as The Hound throws a body kick.
Ruas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.#T2#
The Hound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
The Hound jabs Ruas right on the nose. Ruas blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Ruas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hound fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Ruas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruas walks into a stiff left hand from The Hound.
The Hound throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Ruas counters with a shoot takedown. The Hound fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The Hound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Hound looking for a sweep. Not yet The Hound, not yet.
Ruas trying to control but The Hound is working from the bottom.
Ruas seems to have got his legs back now.
The Hound is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hound swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but The Hound is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ruas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Hound manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Hound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hound swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Hound wants to stand and escape but Ruas is having none of it. #SUB2#
The Hound escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Ruas won't allow The Hound to get back to his feet.
Ruas pushing down on The Hound's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
The Hound is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruas pulls his head out easily.
Ruas moves into full mount! The Hound won't be happy about that!
Ruas controlling the pace for now.
The Hound is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben The Hound comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas retains his heavyweight title!

Event: CCF FN 21:McKane vs Dayne
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Ruas throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it.
Araujo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Araujo tries to clinch but Ruas moves out of range. #TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Araujo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Ruas is defending well.
Ruas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Ruas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruas is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruas defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Ruas to get to half guard.
Araujo won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Araujo is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?#T3#
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!#SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ruas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ruas for a finish.
I really don't envy Ruas right now.
Araujo is not going to allow Ruas to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Ruas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Araujo's guard. Nice work there by Ruas.
Araujo looking to control.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruas is aware though and is defending well.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruas, pushing him back against the cage.
Araujo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ruas up against the cage.
Ruas lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Ruas decides to pull guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas 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#
Ruas moves into full mount! Araujo won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Ruas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ruas pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is pressing down on Ruas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Araujo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruas defending well though. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg. #T2#
Araujo is keen to just control but Ruas is a slippery customer.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruas avoid being mounted?
Ruas wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Ruas taking some punishment here, with Araujo in his half guard.
Araujo uses his free foot to push down on Ruas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruas.
Ruas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Araujo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ruas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Araujo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruas? #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas wants to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.#SUB#
Araujo has control of Ruas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ruas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ruas is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!#SUB2#
Ruas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Araujo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Araujo tries to escape but Ruas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araujo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for the RNC.
Ruas keeps control of the position as Araujo tries to break free.
Ruas tries to get the hooks in deep but Araujo pushed the leg off.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Ruas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ruas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Araujo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ruas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Ruas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruas.
Araujo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruas tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruas to the ground. Ruas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Ruas had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Araujo looking to score a takedown here. Ruas is defending well but Araujo drives through and ends up in Ruas's guard.
Araujo postures up in Ruas's guard and throws a big left but Ruas blocks it.
Araujo is pushing down on Ruas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruas is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas manages to get to full guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ruas moves into full guard.
Araujo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruas's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Araujo trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up. #T2##SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Ruas uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Ruas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Ruas is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now. #T3#
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!#SUB#
Ruas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Araujo's arms.
Araujo controlling well, preventing Ruas from escaping the position.
Araujo controls the action.#SUB#
Ruas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Araujo.
Ruas turns into Araujo and is now in his guard.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Araujo has an active guard here but Ruas has managed to pass into half guard.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is not content to let Ruas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Carlos Ruas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ruas slips under a jab from Araujo.
Ruas with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruas pinned against the cage. Ruas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruas misses with a hook.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Ruas had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Araujo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruas was covering up waiting for the punch and Araujo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Araujo trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Ruas keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruas looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruas defends it easily.
Ruas postures up. #T3#
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas pushing down on Araujo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo.
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruas passes to side control. #T4##SUB2#
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ruas connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Araujo.
Ruas scores with a nice strike.
Ruas stuffs the takedown.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruas throws out the jab.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Araujo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo misses with some punches.
Ruas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Araujo is trying to drag Ruas to the mat but Ruas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Ruas. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.#T1#
Ruas misses with an elbow over the top.
Araujo can't find room to land a body shot as Ruas controls the action.
Ruas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Ruas gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruas to keep the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ruas taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Ruas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araujo feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ruas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is not content to let Ruas control the position. #T2#
Araujo tries to buck Ruas off but Ruas is having none of it.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruas off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Araujo looking for the choke from the back.
Ruas turns into Araujo and is now in his guard. #T3##SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Ruas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruas works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Araujo wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Ruas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ruas wants to finish this one by submission but Araujo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruas. #T4#
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruas's best efforts.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Thiago Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: CCF FN 16:Butler vs Bitetti
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Ruas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruas tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Ruas gets a double leg takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller 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.#SUB#
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ruas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ruas is looking to pass Miller's guard but actually Miller recovers to full guard.
Ruas forces his way into half guard.
Ruas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruas is trying to control here but Miller has managed to regain half guard.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruas. #T2#
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Miller tries to roll over but Ruas keeps him under control.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruas stalling.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ruas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miller!
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it. #SUB2#
Ruas seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Ruas trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Ruas is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miller!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ruas looking for a guillotine from mount but Miller is having none of it.
Ruas wants to take Miller's back here but Miller is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Ruas.
Ruas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruas scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Ruas.
Ruas takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruas tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruas 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.
Ruas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Ruas lands a jab to the head.
Ruas cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeff Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Miller moves forwards but Ruas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ruas there.
Ruas stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruas lands with a right hand.
Ruas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruas lands an overhand right.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruas as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruas, which made it look bad.
Ruas with a nice cross.#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruas.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruas advances nicely into full mount.
Ruas moves to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ruas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ruas tightening his grip on Miller, looking for the choke.
Miller staying busy and making it hard for Ruas to control. #T3#
Ruas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miller trying to control the action but Ruas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Miller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Miller taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!

Event: CCF FN 11:Butler vs Svendetee
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitetti. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitetti closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Ruas counters with a takedown into side control.
Bitetti is trying to control Ruas's posture but Ruas avoids it.
Ruas wants to control but Bitetti is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Bitetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bitetti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ruas seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas moves into full mount! Bitetti won't be happy about that!
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
Bitetti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bitetti is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.
Bitetti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Ruas has hold of Bitetti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bitetti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but Bitetti doesn't allow it.
Bitetti can't escape the position. #T2#
Ruas controlling his opponent.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Bitetti is squirming around nicely.
Bitetti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitetti is controlling an arm, preventing Ruas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bitetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ruas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bitetti has worked his arm free - good work by Bitetti!
Bitetti prevents Ruas from moving into mount.
Ruas cracks Bitetti with a big right hand but Bitetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Bitetti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Bitetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ruas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bitetti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ruas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruas wants to take Bitetti's back here but Bitetti is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ruas working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bitetti regains half guard.
Bitetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Bitetti is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Ruas drops an elbow to the side of Bitetti's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruas lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bitetti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bitetti looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bitetti is not content to let Ruas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruas swings for the body but Bitetti moves out of range.
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Bitetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bitetti slips a straight right by Ruas.#TD2#
Ruas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bitetti was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bitetti can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bitetti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruas passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Ruas has hold of Bitetti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bitetti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bitetti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1##SUB2#
Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bitetti gets full guard.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bitetti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruas advances position into side control!
Bitetti is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Bitetti is trying to improve his position.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but Bitetti denies him. #T2##SUB2#
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bitetti is trying to get back to half guard.
Bitetti gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bitetti tries to lock up and control but Ruas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bitetti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bitetti wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Ruas is keen to just control but Bitetti is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ruas wants to work for an arm triangle but Bitetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruas trying to control from half guard but Bitetti is working away. #T3#
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Bitetti defending well.
Bitetti is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bitetti trying to control here.
Bitetti manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Bitetti is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ruas has his hands clasped together but Bitetti extends and breaks Ruas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bitetti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanderlei Bitetti!

Event: CCF FN 08:Butler vs van Morin
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruas scores with a sloppy right hand. Mclendon should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Mclendon #TD2#
and Ruas counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Ruas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mclendon is trying to escape and Ruas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mclendon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ruas! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!

Event: CCF FN 05:Calvero v Willian Jr
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Ruas is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Ruas wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to buck Ruas off but Ruas is having none of it.#T1#
Araujo stops Ruas from passing to mount.
Ruas advances to mount.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Ruas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ruas trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ruas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ruas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Ruas stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Ruas keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Araujo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Araujo tries to bench press Ruas off him but Ruas keeps the position.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo is holding on to half guard well.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Ruas is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Ruas is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruas pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Ruas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araujo has given up his back here. Will Ruas look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Ruas looking for the choke from the back.
Araujo breaks Ruas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Ruas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ruas is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ruas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Ruas is pushing down on Araujo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Araujo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Araujo!
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!
Araujo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Araujo turns into Ruas and is now in his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruas is retaining full guard.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo 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.
Ruas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Ruas defends it easily. #SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Ruas defends it easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Araujo moves out of range as Ruas strikes.
Araujo wants to counter with a clinch but Ruas pushes him away.
Araujo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ruas throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Ruas misses with a looping left.
Araujo moves out of range as Ruas strikes.#TD2#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Ruas's guard.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Ruas has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Araujo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruas's head but Ruas avoids it well.#SUB2#
Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ruas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CCF FN:02 Woods vs Tielemans
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Marko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruas swats away the attempt to clinch by Marko.
Ruas throws a lazy right hand but Marko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marko misses with a hook. Ruas ducked under it nicely.
Marko lands a right hook to the body.
Marko throws a looping overhand right but Ruas ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Ruas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ruas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that Marko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ruas forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Ruas is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Marko is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!

Event: CCF FN 01:Abel vs Temby
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Ruas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruas works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Ruas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tarasso is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!

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