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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Ruane. No joy for Guthrie on that attempt.
Ruane tries to land a front kick but Guthrie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jai Ruane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guthrie.#TD#
Guthrie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Ruane has one foot on Guthrie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Guthrie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guthrie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruane's head.
Guthrie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ruane.
Guthrie lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Guthrie prevents Ruane from improving his position.
Guthrie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruane's head.
Guthrie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruane taking some punishment here, with Guthrie in his half guard.
Guthrie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guthrie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guthrie tries to stand and escape but Ruane is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Guthrie connects with a nice short shot to Ruane's temple. #SUB#
Guthrie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruane has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Guthrie thows a huge punch but Ruane dodges it nicely.
Ruane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruane trying to control but Guthrie postures up.
Ruane looks winded!
Guthrie working over Ruane with some ground and pound. Ruane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruane trying to control but Guthrie postures up.
#T3#
Guthrie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guthrie.
Guthrie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guthrie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruane is looking for a sweep. Guthrie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruane wants to control but Guthrie is keeping busy.
Guthrie 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.#SU#
Guthrie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ruane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guthrie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruane as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grover Guthrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ruane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guthrie moves away.#CL2#
Ruane drives through and clinches with Guthrie against the cage.
Guthrie is trying to pull guard but Ruane has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Ruane breaks from the clinch.
Guthrie misses with a takedown attempt - Ruane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Ruane clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Guthrie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruane to the mat! Ruane manages to get full guard.
Ruane is looking to stand back up but Guthrie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ruane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Guthrie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jai Ruane's cut.
That's time! Guthrie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Guthrie has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Guthrie shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruane's guard.#ES2#
Ruane pushes Guthrie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ruane goes for a double leg but Guthrie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guthrie continues to drive forward.
Guthrie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruane defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guthrie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grover Guthrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane is breathing heavily.#CL#
Guthrie moves into the clinch.#T1#
Guthrie fails to pull guard.
Guthrie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Guthrie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guthrie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guthrie shoots in but Ruane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guthrie shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guthrie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Guthrie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruane circles away.
Guthrie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruane defends it nicely.
Ruane throws a series of punches but Guthrie avoids them all with ease.
Guthrie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruane as he avoids it easily.
Ruane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guthrie's waist but Guthrie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruane off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guthrie is defended easily by Ruane.#T3#
Guthrie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruane is fending him off so far but Guthrie persists. Nope, Ruane circles away and we're back to standing.
Guthrie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guthrie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but Guthrie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Ruane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guthrie, pushing him back against the cage.
Guthrie tries to pull guard but Ruane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Guthrie jumps guard.
Guthrie looking to control but Ruane passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ruane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guthrie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruane. #T4#
Guthrie trying to control here.
Guthrie wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruane trying to control the pace.
Guthrie wants to control but Ruane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Ruane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jai Ruane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##TD#
Guthrie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guthrie lands strikes from half guard.
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. Guthrie connects with a nice short shot to Ruane's temple. #SUB#
Guthrie is trying to work for a kimura but Ruane is defending well.
Guthrie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guthrie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Guthrie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Guthrie there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ruane wants to control but Guthrie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Guthrie gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ruane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guthrie.
Ruane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guthrie circles away quickly and effectively.
Guthrie moves out of range of the body kick from Ruane.
#TD#
Guthrie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guthrie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruane some visible discomfort.
Guthrie lands a nice forearm strike.
Guthrie cracks Ruane with a big elbow.
Guthrie lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Guthrie is putting a hurting on Ruane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Guthrie looks up at the clock and then as Ruane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Guthrie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Guthrie lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guthrie working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Guthrie stands up and beckons Ruane to his feet.
Guthrie shoots in for a takedown but Ruane shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Ruane moves into range and clinches up with Guthrie.
Guthrie tries to pull guard but Ruane holds him up against the cage and eventually Guthrie drops back down to his feet.
Guthrie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruane.
Guthrie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruane to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grover Guthrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ruane lands a good knee to the midsection. Guthrie won't want to take too many of those.
Guthrie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Ruane breaks from the clinch.
Guthrie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruane but Ruane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Guthrie scores with a takedown into Ruane's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ruane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Guthrie tries to throw a body punch but Ruane avoids it by throwing Guthrie back against the cage.
Ruane keeps control of Guthrie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ruane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guthrie just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guthrie tries to break the clinch but Ruane is controlling the position.
Guthrie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruane smiles and moves away.
Guthrie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
It looked like Guthrie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Guthrie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guthrie tries to circle away but Ruane has him pinned against the cage.
Ruane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guthrie prevents it.
Guthrie tries to pull guard but Ruane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 Grover Guthrie.
I think Guthrie 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grover Guthrie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kovalev moves into range and clinches up with Ruane.
Ruane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kovalev up against the cage.
Kovalev is trying to break the clinch but Ruane has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kovalev.
#BC2#
Kovalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruane throws a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kovalev has eaten all the pies!
Ruane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovalev. Kovalev obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jai Ruane has been cut.
Ruane moves in looking to clinch but Kovalev pushes him off.
Kovalev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruane thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mike Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ruane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovalev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Ruane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovalev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalev wants to clinch.
Kovalev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovalev lands a high kick!
Kovalev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruane.
Kovalev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruane tries to counter by clinching up but Kovalev breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruane avoids the head kick by Kovalev.
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick and Ruane moves out of range easily.
Ruane is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalev.
Kovalev tries to clinch there but Ruane circles away.
Kovalev throws a head kick but Ruane moves out of range.
#T2#
Ruane moves in looking to clinch but Kovalev pushes him off.
Kovalev misses with a body kick.
Ruane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovalev's waist but Kovalev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruane off to one side.
Ruane avoids the head kick by Kovalev.
Kovalev looks winded!
Ruane looks for a takedown but Kovalev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane avoids the head kick by Kovalev.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ruane moves into range and clinches up with Kovalev.#BC#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalev connects with the punch.
Ruane tries to clinch but Kovalev moves out of range.
Kovalev misses with a head kick.
Kovalev throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches.
Kovalev is trying to force a seperation but Ruane has the dominant position.
Kovalev is trying to break free.#T3##BC2#
Kovalev manages to break the clinch.
Kovalev tries to bum rush Ruane with a series of wild strikes but Ruane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovalev sprawls and moves away.
Ruane avoids the head kick by Kovalev.
Ruane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovalev manages to circle out of the way.
Kovalev keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruane blocks the body kick.
Ruane fails to land the takedown.
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovalev circles away.
Kovalev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovalev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kovalev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Kovalev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruane counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kovalev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Ruane shoots for a takedown but Kovalev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovalev but Kovalev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruane shoots for a takedown but Kovalev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruane or perhaps it was just good defense by Kovalev, which made it look bad.
Kovalev throws a counter combo.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalev swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kovalev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jai Ruane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovalev as he avoids it easily.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovalev tries to avoid it but Ruane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovalev to the ground. Kovalev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruane throws a head kick that misses.
Ruane blocks a head kick by Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick and Ruane moves out of range easily.
Kovalev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruane blocks a head kick by Kovalev.
Ruane appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovalev.
It looked like Ruane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kovalev defends well and Ruane ends up having to push Kovalev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovalev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Ruane shoots in for a double leg but Kovalev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovalev tries to clinch up.
Ruane is looking for a counter combo.
Kovalev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruane.
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Kovalev tries to get set, Ruane tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovalev manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruane tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovalev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovalev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Kovalev forces Ruane back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ruane manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovalev.
Ruane doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalev circles away.
Mike Kovalev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kovalev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovalev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruane taking a breather.
Good body shot from Kovalev.
#TD2#
Kovalev drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruane passes Kovalev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ruane thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Kovalev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ruane. What's that going to do exactly?
Ruane throwing strikes here but Kovalev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Ruane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kovalev is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Ruane working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kovalev has passed into half guard!
Ruane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovalev. #T4##SU2#
Kovalev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Kovalev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruane on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruane's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruane is wriggling around but Kovalev manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Ruane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovalev.
Ruane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovalev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU2#
Kovalev stands up out of the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev misses with a head kick.
Kovalev lands with a kick to the temple. Ruane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kovalev throws the left hand but Ruane avoids the punch easily.
Ruane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick and Ruane moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ruane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kovalev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jai Ruane'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruane fails with the takedown.
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick and Ruane moves out of range easily.
Ruane lands a high kick!
Ruane lands a head shot.
Kovalev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovalev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Kovalev throws a series of punches but Ruane moves out of range.
Kovalev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRuane.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruane. #CL#
Ruane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Kovalev drags the fight down to the ground.
Mike Kovalev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruane slips nicely into half guard.
Ruane is trying to control the action in half guard but Kovalev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SU#
Ruane stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kovalev to get to his feet.
Ruane is looking to clinch but Kovalev is avoiding it.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalev pinned against the cage. Kovalev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kovalev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and pushes Kovalev back into the cage.
Kovalev tries to pull guard but Ruane won't allow it.
Ruane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kovalev pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kovalev has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Ruane jumps guard but Kovalev stands there with Ruane around his waist. Ruane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kovalev working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kovalev jumps guard and drags Ruane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kovalev seems keen to control Ruane's posture.
Kovalev being controlled here, momentarily.
Kovalev keeping full guard, as Ruane tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Kovalev pushes Ruane off and gets back to his feet.
Ruane shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovalev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kovalev throws a body kick that misses.
Kovalev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruane throws a right hand that Kovalev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalev also avoids with ease.
Kovalev throws a head kick that Ruane semi-blocks.
Jai Ruane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Kovalev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kovalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovalev 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Kovalev!
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