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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiaz lands with a cross.
Fiaz misses with a few strikes there.
Fiaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruiz under the eye.
Ruiz needs to keep his hands up - Fiaz had a free shot at his head there.
Fiaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fiaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank Fiaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiaz looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fiaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruiz in his tracks.
Fiaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruiz takes one on the button.
Fiaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Ruiz is rocked!
Fiaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiaz throws an overhand right that drops Ruiz like a sack of potatoes! Fiaz dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Fiaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Bob.#CL2#
Bob closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.#BC2#
Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a series of strikes. Bob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bob darts in looking for a takedown but Ruiz gets double underhooks and turns Bob into the cage. #CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Ruiz is struggling to control the position.
Bob tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheddar Bob.#BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch.
Bob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Bob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruiz.#T2#
Bob misses with a takedown attempt - Ruiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Ruiz drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruiz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Bob postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bob, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Ruiz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bob is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruiz, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob trying to move into half guard but instead Ruiz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bob wants to improve his position but instead Ruiz has moved into half guard.
Bob is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Bob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bob.
Ruiz wants to get up but he can't break Bob's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bob will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Bob's guard.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Ruiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Bob.
#CL2#
Bob rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz goes for a takedown attempt but Bob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bob, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Bob looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a series of strikes. Bob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bob is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ruiz lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bob manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bob looking to slow down the pace here.
Bob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruiz's efforts to push away.#T2#
Bob tries to pull guard but Ruiz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiz wants a takedown.
Bob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Bob - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bob has Ruiz pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Bob manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Ruiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bob is proving hard to escape from.
Ruiz stops Bob from standing up.
Ruiz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bob.
Ruiz is thwarting Bob's attempts to control the position.
Bob moves into full guard.
Bob has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ruiz gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Bob bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cheddar Bob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bob rushes Ruiz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch.
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
#T1#
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Bob, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Bob against the cage but Bob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheddar Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bob lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruiz takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz throws a nice looking combination but Bob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ruiz lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Bob pushes Ruiz off and scrambles 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!#TD2#
Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bob trying to control the pace. #T3#
Ruiz is controlling Bob's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bob controlling the action here.
Ruiz wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bob seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiz defends the submission attempt.
Bob is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruiz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bob is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheddar Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bob 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheddar Bob!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Pappas throws a head kick that Ruiz semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maximo Ruiz has been cut.
Pappas fails with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a left to the body.
Pappas tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Pappas closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Ruiz working hard to break the clinch.
Ruiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pappas working hard to break the clinch.
Pappas tries to circle away but Ruiz has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappas throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Pappas pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruiz wants to stand but Pappas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Pappas trying to control the position.
Pappas is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pappas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Pappas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pappas.#T3#
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pappas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pappas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pappas closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Pappas is trying to drag Ruiz to the mat but Ruiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Pappas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pappas wants to stand and escape but Ruiz is having none of it. #T4##SU#
Pappas is working an open guard so Ruiz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Pappas drives through with a takedown into Ruiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Pappas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pappas looks winded!#SU#
Ruiz stands up from Pappas's guard - Ruiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pappas throws a body kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Pappas closes the distance and clinches.
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!#TD#
Ruiz wants the takedown. Pappas is fighting it off but Ruiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pappas's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Pappas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Pappas.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Maximo Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pappas has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pappas enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pappas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pappas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruiz dives into side control.
#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!#SU#
Ruiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pappas looks to land a right hand but Ruiz moved out of range.
Pappas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pappas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiz. Ruiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Pappas misses.
Ruiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pappas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pappas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pappas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruiz to keep the fight standing.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Pappas.
Pappas throws an elbow that misses.
Pappas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Pappas wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pappas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Pappas won't allow it.
Pappas tries to pull guard but Ruiz won't allow it.
#T3#
Pappas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pappas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pappas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pappas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses.
Pappas tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Pappas avoids the head kick by Ruiz.
We've been informed that Pappas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz. #TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Ruiz wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pappas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Ruiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pappas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pappas has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
#BC2#
Pappas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pappas did well to prevent Ruiz getting side control.#SUB#
Pappas is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ruiz jumps into side control!
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pappas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Ruiz decides to stand back up.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Pappas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Pappas moves into range and clinches up with Ruiz.#TD#
Ruiz pulls Pappas into guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pappas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pappas, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Ruiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ruiz dives in and grabs Pappas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pappas pushes down on Ruiz's head and hops out.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Pappas.
Pappas shoots for a takedown but Ruiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##CL#
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Pappas has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ruiz tightens his grip and picks Pappas up, before dumping him to the ground. Pappas manages to land in guard.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Ruiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kostas Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Pappas gets double underhooks and turns Ruiz into the cage.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pappas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruiz pinned against the cage. Ruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Ruiz lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Pappas moves into range and clinches up with Ruiz.#TD#
Ruiz jumps guard.
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.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Ruiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Passakos.
Passakos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruiz eats them both and turns towards Passakos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Passakos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruiz to the mat! Ruiz manages to get full guard.
Passakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Passakos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Passakos's guard. #REVR#
Passakos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVB#
Passakos advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Passakos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Passakos. #SUB2#
Passakos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Passakos trying to pass the guard but Ruiz defending well.
Passakos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Passakos seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiz defends the submission attempt.
Ruiz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruiz.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz working a defensive guard here.
Passakos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximo Ruiz has been cut.
Passakos content to stall in guard here.
Passakos wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. #T3#
Passakos looking to sit in guard and control but Ruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Passakos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruiz is controlling him.
Passakos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVB#
Passakos wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Passakos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Passakos trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz is controlling Passakos's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Passakos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passakos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Passakos wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Passakos clinches. #TD2#
Passakos pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Passakos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz'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#
Ruiz moves to clinch but Passakos breaks away #KD2#
and Passakos counters with a crisp one two that drops Ruiz! Passakos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ruiz to his feet! Ruiz is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Ruiz is rocked!#CL2#
Passakos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Passakos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Passakos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruiz!#SUB2#
Passakos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Passakos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passakos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working. #T1#
Passakos throws an elbow but Ruiz slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Passakos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ruiz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Passakos but great work by Ruiz.
Passakos tries to improve position but can't.
Passakos is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Ruiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Passakos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Passakos is breathing heavily.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Passakos is looking for the big counter here.#T2##TD2#
Passakos dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Ruiz has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikos Passakos!
Nikos Passakos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Star shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruiz defends it nicely.
Ruiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Star dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Star closes the distance and clinches.
Star is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Star breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star lands with a nice combination. Ruiz backs away looking to recover.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Star misses with a takedown attempt - Ruiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Star.
Star looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well. #T1##TD#
Ruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Star is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ruiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Star tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Star manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Star looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Star looking for a sweep. Not yet Star, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Star working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Star looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Star pulls Ruiz in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Star tries a head kick but it misses.
Star shoots in for a double leg but Ruiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Ruiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Star on his heels. He'll look to pass Star's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Star wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Ruiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruiz.
Star shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
Star tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Star somewhat.
Star looks winded!
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruiz.
Star shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Ruiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Star moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Star manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz misses with a wild combination.
Ruiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Star tries to avoid it but Ruiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Star to the ground. Star escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Star steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruiz.
Star throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Star gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Star is looking to stand back up but Ruiz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Star.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Star will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Star on that attempt.
Ruiz looks to land a body kick but Star moved away.
Star goes for a double leg but Ruiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruiz continues to drive forward.
Star throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combo that has Star backing up. Star nods at Ruiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - Star sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Star fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximo Ruiz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Star looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Star.
Star shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Star.
Star is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Star. Ruiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Ruiz forces Star back against the cage and clinches.
Star tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Star smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Ruiz instigates a clinch. #T2#
Star is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Star.
#CL2#
Star rushes Ruiz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz throws a right and a left that Star avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruiz.
Star shoots and misses
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Star. #T3##TD#
Ruiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Star sneaks out the side door and pushes Ruiz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Star sprawls well. Star wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruiz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Star throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely. #T4#
Ruiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Star.
Star shoots in for a double leg but Ruiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruiz throws a big counter combination but Star scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ruiz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Star.
As Star looks to move away, Ruiz throws a big counter combo but Star just gets out of the way.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Star is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Star fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Star sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Maximo Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz'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#
Nice takedown defense from Star. No joy for Ruiz on that attempt.
Ruiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Star counters with a solid body kick.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combo that has Star backing up. Star nods at Ruiz to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Star back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Star changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ruiz tries to clinch up.
Ruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Star takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Star avoids them all with ease.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Star.#CL2#
Star clinches up with Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruiz is trying to drag Star to the mat but Star just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Star just leaning against Ruiz, taking a breather. #T2##TD2#
Star manages to pull guard.
Star lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Star trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz is pulling down on Star's head to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Star won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Star engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Star postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Star, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruiz postures up.
Danny Star has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Star is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but Star is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruiz to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Star.
I think Star 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Star!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matteo has Ruiz pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Ruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matteo is just riding it out for now. Ruiz eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matteo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matteo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruiz. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Matteo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Matteo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matteo has Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matteo striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Matteo looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matteo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Matteo instigates a clinch.
Matteo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruiz up against the cage.
Matteo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matteo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruiz avoids the damage to the body.
Matteo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz managing to block the knees to the body from Matteo.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Matteo.
Matteo landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maximo Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matteo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matteo lands an elbow inside that Ruiz shrugs off.
Matteo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Matteo rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Matteo instigates a clinch. #T4#
Matteo misses with a knee to the head.
Matteo has Ruiz pushed against the cage.
Matteo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
Ruiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matteo prevents it.
Matteo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruiz or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matteo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruiz blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Matteo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matteo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Matteo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matteo leaves Ruiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matteo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matteo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo just leaning against Ruiz, taking a breather.
Matteo pushes Ruiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but Ruiz blocks with his arms.
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Matteo.
Matteo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matteo has Ruiz pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ruiz is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Matteo - that's hurt Ruiz badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ruiz is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ruiz doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Collin Matteo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayachev to the mat! Mayachev manages to get full guard.
Mayachev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ruiz manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Mayachev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruiz is working away from the top position though.
Mayachev is trying to stand back up but Ruiz is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mayachev sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB#
Ruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayachev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruiz.
Mayachev is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruiz from advancing position.
Ruiz passes into side control, despite Mayachev's attempt to control the position.
Ruiz working away.
Mayachev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ruiz is staying active.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mayachev tries to control but Ruiz manages to take his back.
Ruiz keeps control of the position as Mayachev tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ruiz sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mayachev taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maximo Ruiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruiz shoots in and drives through. Dedmon sprawls well.
Ruiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Dedmon closes the distance and clinches.
Dedmon lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximo Ruiz has been cut.
Dedmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Dedmon.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Dedmon jumps into guard, dragging Ruiz to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz preventing the sweep. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Dedmon to follow him. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruiz enables Dedmon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruiz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dedmon won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Dedmon trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Dedmon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dedmon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Ruiz is pulling down on Dedmon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dedmon, at least for the moment.
Dedmon tries to stand but Ruiz is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dedmon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dedmon wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Dedmon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Dedmon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left and a right from Ruiz both land. Nice combination.
Dedmon shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dedmon, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Ruiz gets caught napping as Dedmon dives in and scores a takedown. Ruiz manages to retain guard.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Dedmon from controlling successfully.
Dedmon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ruiz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dedmon controls the pace.
Ruiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dedmon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dedmon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruiz is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dedmon is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dedmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz'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#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dedmon, right into the meat.
Dedmon connects with a solid leg kick.
Dedmon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruiz swivels and escapes.
Dedmon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruiz.#TD2#
Dedmon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dedmon is looking for a kimura but Ruiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dedmon to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz striking from the bottom. #T1#
Ruiz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ruiz looking for submissions off his back.
Dedmon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dedmon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dedmon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruiz's waist but Ruiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dedmon off to one side.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dedmon.
Dedmon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dedmon leaves Ruiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dedmon! But no joy.
Ruiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dedmon is out of range.
Dedmon throws a series of strikes that have Ruiz backpedaling.
Maximo Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Dedmon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
David Dedmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dedmon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dedmon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ruiz tightens his grip and picks Dedmon up, before dumping him to the ground. Dedmon manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Dedmon is trying to keep Ruiz in close.
Dedmon wants to improve his position but instead Ruiz has moved into half guard.
Dedmon controlling the position well.
Dedmon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dedmon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dedmon wants to control the action here but instead Ruiz manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Dedmon regains half guard.
Dedmon wants to control the action here but instead Ruiz manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Ruiz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dedmon is surviving well by controlling Ruiz's body position as best he can.
Ruiz controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dedmon wants to hold on but Ruiz pushes him away.
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 Maximo Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz'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##CL2#
Dedmon clinches with his opponent.
Ruiz looking for a takedown.
Dedmon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dedmon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dedmon.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Dedmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruiz stops a takedown attempt from Dedmon.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dedmon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dedmon breaks from the clinch.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dedmon circles away.#CL2#
Dedmon closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown.#T1##TD2#
Dedmon drags the fight down to the ground.
Dedmon working a defensive guard but Ruiz passes into half guard.
Dedmon wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy.
Ruiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Dedmon pushes Ruiz off looking to stand but Ruiz dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Dedmon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ruiz is on him like a limpet, forcing Dedmon back against the cage.#T2#
Dedmon can't get the takedown.
Dedmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dedmon lands with a right to the head.
Dedmon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruiz wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Dedmon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Dedmon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruiz on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruiz's guard now, I'm sure.
Dedmon wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Dedmon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Dedmon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dedmon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Ruiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dedmon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dedmon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dedmon wanted to stand there but Ruiz had control of the position. #T4#
Dedmon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dedmon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Dedmon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dedmon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dedmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dedmon 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dedmon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruiz defends it nicely.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Ruiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruiz continues to drive forward.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jackson.
Ruiz has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruiz prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruiz won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #SUB#
Ruiz has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruiz's guard.#REVB#
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson tries to stand but Ruiz is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Ruiz tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Ruiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Ruiz backing up. Ruiz nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ruiz.
It looked like Ruiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown.
Ruiz fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Ruiz up against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jackson rushes Ruiz and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruiz is wise to it.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Ruiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jackson.#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruiz wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
Ruiz trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. #T2#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruiz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.#CL2#
Jackson has Ruiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson working Ruiz over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiz throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Ruiz up against the cage.#T3#
Ruiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is trying to drag Ruiz to the mat but Ruiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Ruiz successfully pulls guard.
Ruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruiz keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Ruiz.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Ruiz, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Ruiz against the cage but Ruiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruiz stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson cracks Ruiz with a good jab.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Maximo Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiz tries to clinch up.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruiz defends it well.
Oliver Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Ruiz gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jackson.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliver Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ruiz shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Ruiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Ruiz.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ruiz fails to pull guard.
Ruiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliver Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruiz jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruiz avoids it.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Ruiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson has Ruiz pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Ruiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximo Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruiz misses with the combination.
Ruiz misses with a leg kick.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Ruiz's leg. Ruiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryan Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruiz pinned against the cage. Ruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ruiz gets tackled into the cage by Alexander. Alexander maintains the clinch.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
Alexander successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Alexander throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruiz uses it to pass to side control.
Ruiz trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Alexander struggling a bit here.#T2#
Alexander is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruiz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruiz wants to control but instead Alexander manages to regain half guard.
Alexander moves into full guard.
Alexander is controlling Ruiz's posture.
Ruiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Ruiz has gone for a leg lock! Alexander slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruiz's guard.#REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Alexander stands up from Ruiz's guard - Alexander perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Alexander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruiz to the ground. Ruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruiz lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruiz. #CL2#
Alexander rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Ruiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Alexander.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Ruiz decides to pull guard.
Alexander preventing the sweep.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruiz working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexander swivels and escapes.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruiz after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Alexander jumps guard but Ruiz stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Ruiz being controlled against the cage.
Ruiz stops a takedown attempt from Alexander.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Alexander wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexander is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruiz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Ruiz looking to score a takedown here. Alexander is defending well but Ruiz drives through and ends up in Alexander's guard.
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 Maximo Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruiz as he jumps to the side.
Alexander stuffs the takedown.
Alexander is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Alexander looks to move away, Ruiz throws a big counter combo but Alexander just gets out of the way.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Alexander.#CL#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
#T1#
Ruiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexander walks away with a smile on his face. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body kick there by Ruiz.
Alexander throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexander defends it nicely.#CL#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Alexander trying to stall but Ruiz improves his position.
Ruiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruiz looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Alexander. #CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Ruiz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Alexander clinches.
Ruiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Alexander wants to counter the offense by Ruiz and move into the clinch position.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Alexander tries to sprawl but Ruiz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexander defends it well.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Alexander.
I think Alexander 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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