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Event:
SP Proving Grounds 1
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Drouin gets a double leg takedown into Ruiz's guard.
Drouin throws a big right hand that misses.
Drouin looking to pass the guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
Drouin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Drouin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Drouin has control of Ruiz's left arm, preventing Ruiz from doing any damage.
Drouin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drouin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drouin wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Drouin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drouin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drouin tries to get out of the position.
Drouin managing to control the position.
Drouin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Drouin is retaining full guard.
Drouin looking for a sweep. Not yet Drouin, not yet.
Drouin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drouin is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Drouin from controlling successfully.
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Drouin is having none of it.
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.
Drouin trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Drouin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Drouin shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruiz's guard.#T3#
Drouin wants to pass the guard but Ruiz is keeping the position.
Drouin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ruiz looking for a guillotine here but Drouin defends easily.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Drouin controlling from the top position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drouin is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Drouin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruiz.
Ruiz is looking to sweep but instead, Drouin has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Drouin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drouin defends it nicely.#TD#
Drouin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drouin throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Drouin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ruiz to get to his feet. #TD#
Drouin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drouin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Drouin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drouin throwing strikes but missing.
Drouin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drouin is stalling in the full guard.
Drouin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drouin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard. #SUB#
Drouin is working for a submission of some sort.
Drouin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Drouin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Drouin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Drouin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruiz is staying active underneath Drouin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drouin.
Well, if Drouin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Drouin stops Ruiz from getting back to his feet.
Drouin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drouin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drouin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drouin prevents Ruiz from improving his position.
Drouin thows a huge punch but Ruiz dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Drouin seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Drouin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drouin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Drouin dominated that second round.
That's time! Drouin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Drouin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Drouin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drouin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drouin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drouin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drouin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drouin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drouin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruiz is retaining full guard.
Drouin wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. #SU#
Drouin stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him. #T1#
Drouin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruiz defends well and Drouin ends up having to push Ruiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Drouin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruiz trying to hold on to Drouin's head to control him but Drouin postures up.
#SUB#
Drouin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drouin throws a strike but Ruiz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Drouin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Drouin isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruiz controls Drouin momentarily but Drouin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drouin throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet.
Drouin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Drouin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drouin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Drouin stands up from Ruiz's guard - Drouin perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Drouin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drouin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drouin working the strikes but Ruiz uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Drouin is looking for a kimura here.
Drouin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drouin. #SUB#
Drouin is working for a kimura but Ruiz is defending it quite comfortably.
Drouin 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drouin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruiz's head.
Ruiz Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Drouin is working for a kimura but Ruiz is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Drouin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drouin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfred Drouin!
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 3
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ziranov scores with a head kick.
Ziranov 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.
Ruiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziranov to the mat! Ziranov manages to get full guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Ziranov keeps moving. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Ziranov to follow him.
Ziranov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Ziranov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ziranov closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Ziranov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ziranov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Ziranov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Ziranov has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
#TD#
Ruiz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ruiz manages to end up in side control.
Ziranov looks winded!#SUB#
Ruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziranov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Ruiz decides to stand back up.
Ruiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziranov.
Ziranov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Ziranov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziranov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Ziranov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ruiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Ziranov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ruiz has clasped his hands together around Ziranov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ruiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruiz scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and beckons Ziranov to his feet. #T3#
Ziranov tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
Ziranov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziranov misses with a low kick.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziranov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziranov circles away.
Ziranov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruiz.
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Ziranov on that attempt.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziranov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ziranov enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ziranov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz stops Ziranov from standing up.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Ziranov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziranov manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Ziranov's guard. #SU#
Ruiz stands up from Ziranov's guard - Ruiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruiz Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruiz shoots in but Ziranov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziranov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruiz.
Ruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziranov defends well and Ruiz ends up having to push Ziranov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ziranov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ziranov!
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Ziranov.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziranov defends well and Ruiz ends up having to push Ziranov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ziranov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziranov looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Ziranov moves out of range easily.
Xander Ziranov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziranov is breathing heavily.
Ziranov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1##TD#
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ziranov wants to stand and escape but Ruiz is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ruiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ruiz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziranov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziranov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziranov! #REVB#
Ziranov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Ruiz sneaks back into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz manages to get to full guard.
Ruiz has control of Ziranov's left arm, preventing Ziranov from doing any damage.
Ruiz Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziranov defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Ruiz Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ruiz rushes Ziranov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ziranov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Ziranov manages to pull guard.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ziranov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Ruiz stands and steps away. Ziranov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ziranov tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ziranov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ziranov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ziranov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Ziranov clinches.
Ziranov gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ziranov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz shoots and misses
and Ziranov counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Xander Ziranov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ziranov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziranov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziranov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruiz throws a nice looking combination but Ziranov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziranov misses with a body kick.
Ruiz feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziranov tries to land a leg kick but Ruiz saw it coming and moves away.
Ruiz is looking for a counter combo.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziranov pinned against the cage. Ziranov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ziranov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziranov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiz, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Ruiz gets tackled into the cage by Ziranov. Ziranov maintains the clinch.
Ziranov prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Ruiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ziranov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ziranov closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.#BC2#
Ziranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ziranov gets the takedown into side control.
Ziranov wants to stand but Ruiz has his arm trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is trying to control Ziranov's posture but Ziranov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Ziranov really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziranov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ziranov sprawls well initially but Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ruiz escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Ziranov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ruiz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziranov throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziranov circles away.
A good leg kick by Ziranov.
Ruiz misses with a combination
and Ziranov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ziranov tries to clinch up but Ruiz circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Ziranov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ziranov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Ruiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziranov quickly recovers to half guard.
Ziranov is trying to control but can't.
Ziranov is trying to stand.
#T3#
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ziranov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Ruiz not doing much here.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziranov keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziranov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruiz. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziranov tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Ziranov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Xander Ziranov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##TD#
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruiz lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Ziranov to follow him. #TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziranov is looking to get back to is feet but Ruiz passes into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Ruiz tries for a kimura but Ziranov is defending well. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ziranov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ziranov wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ruiz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruiz trying to control the position but Ziranov is working away. #SUB#
Ruiz has an Americana. Ziranov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ruiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ruiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ruiz Ruiz!
The defeated Xander Ziranov had this to say: 'Cya next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Ruiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruiz is in Christensen's guard.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christensen wants to control the position but Ruiz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Christensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christensen.#SUB2#
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.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Christensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ruiz won't allow Christensen to sweep him here.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Christensen has wrist control.
Christensen wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz stays in close to Christensen's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Christensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christensen's half guard.
Christensen is not content to let Ruiz control the position.#T3#
Ruiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Ruiz moves into full mount! Christensen won't be happy about that!
Ruiz content just to control the position here.
Ruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Christensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruiz stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz is just content to waste time from the top position. Christensen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiz Ruiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Ruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christensen keeps working.
Christensen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ruiz Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christensen trying to remain calm as Ruiz controls from the top position.
Christensen is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Christensen is defending well. #T1#
Christensen wants to get back to full guard.
Ruiz trying to control the pace.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christensen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ruiz tries to stand but Christensen is controlling from the bottom.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christensen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ruiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Ruiz is controlling the pace.
Christensen is refusing to be controlled, as Ruiz sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Christensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Christensen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiz Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz misses with a shot to the body #TD#
so Christensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Christensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christensen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Ruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Ruiz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christensen has picked Ruiz up and slammed him! Ruiz can't keep hold of the triangle and Christensen manages to pass to side control!
Ruiz is trying to work for a sweep but Christensen has mounted him!
Ruiz has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Ruiz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Christensen gets his way!
Ruiz tries to roll but Christensen sticks to his back.
#T2#
Christensen not allowing Ruiz to control his hands. #SUB#
Christensen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ruiz is defending well though. Christensen let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Christensen looking to break Ruiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ruiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Christensen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ruiz just trying to survive but Christensen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ruiz turns into Christensen and is now in his guard.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Christensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christensen is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz forces his way into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Christensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christensen tries to kick Ruiz off but Ruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christensen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Christensen working for a triangle but Ruiz defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Christensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruiz 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruiz Ruiz!
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