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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobby connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby looks to land a right hand but Ruler moved out of range.
Bobby throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby misses with a left hand
and Ruler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Ruler .
Bobby misses with a right hand
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.
Ruler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobby throws out the jab.
Bobby throws a looping overhand right but Ruler ducks down to avoid it.
Bobby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruler counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bobby does it's job there.
Bobby misses with a right hand
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruler .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby throws a right hand that misses
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruler scores with a jab.
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruler staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ruler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruler blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ruler .
Bobby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ruler moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruler ! But no joy.
Bobby swings widly with a right hand
and Ruler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby throws a looping overhand right but Ruler ducks down to avoid it.
Bobby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Bobby throws a hook but Ruler avoids it easily.
Ruler is looking for the big counter here.
Bobby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruler ! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruler ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Ruler tries to move into range but Bobby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bobby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruler manages to avoid it.
Ruler misses the shot to the body.
Bobby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobby.
Ruler slips under a jab from Bobby.
Ruler slips a straight right by Bobby.
Ruler avoids the body shot from Bobby.
Bobby throws a looping overhand right but Ruler ducks down to avoid it.
Ruler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bobby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobby is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ruler 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ruler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bobby. Bobby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby misses with an uppercut
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bobby does it's job there.
Bobby misses with a right hand
and Ruler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruler misses with a looping left.
Bobby misses with an uppercut
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Ruler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bobby throws a hook but Ruler blocks it.
Ruler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bobby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby misses with a straight right.
Bobby throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Ruler .
Ruler walks into a jab.
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby misses with an uppercut
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby misses with an uppercut
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.
Ruler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
Bobby throws the left hand but Ruler avoids the punch easily.
Bobby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruler .
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby throws an off balance right hand
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruler in his tracks.
Bobby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bobby with a body shot.
Bobby catches Ruler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobby lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Bobby misses
and Ruler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobby.
Bobby throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby throws the left hand but Ruler avoids the punch easily.
Ruler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drako Ruler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bobby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruler manages to avoid it.
Ruler throws out a powerful jab.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruler scores with a shot to the body.
Bobby cracks Ruler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobby misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bobby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bobby tries to move into range but Ruler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobby throws out the jab.
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drako Ruler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobby misses with a body shot
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Bobby misses with a hook
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby misses the body punch
and Ruler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bobby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby ducks under a wild hook from Ruler .
Bobby throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobby misses with a hook to the body
and Ruler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bobby.
Bobby misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.
Ruler throws a nice looking combination but Bobby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobby misses with a body punch
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby.
Bobby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruler throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby misses with an uppercut
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
A nice side step and Ruler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bobby misses the body punch
and Ruler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobby. Ruler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby lands with a cross.
Bobby misses with a hook
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruler misses.
Bobby misses with a hook
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobby misses with a left hand
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Ruler moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ruler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby misses with an uppercut
and Ruler counters with a left and a right that stings Bobby.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Bobby - just one landing.
Ruler moves away from the strike by Bobby.
Bobby misses with a lunging right hand
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruler moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobby throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobby.
Ruler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruler lands a really nice looking cross but Bobby seems unphased.
Bobby throws an off balance right hand
and Ruler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby throws an off balance right hand
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Bobby misses
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby is rocked!
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Bobby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bobby throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruler counters with a big right hand! Oh Bobby is in trouble here! Ruler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drako Ruler ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 977 Round 4
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Ruler working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruler tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruler 's defenses.
Ruler working hard to break the clinch.
Ruler takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Drako Ruler has been cut.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Ruler .
Knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruler 's defenses.
Kelly has Ruler pressed against the cage, preventing Ruler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#KD2#
Kelly drops Ruler with a big knee straight up the middle! Ruler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Ruler is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruler , pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Ruler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Ruler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruler seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruler is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kelly lands a vicious elbow to the side of Ruler 's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kelly tries to finish him with strikes but Ruler still seems able to defend himself so Kelly steps back and lets Ruler get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruler takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly lands an elbow just above Ruler 's eye.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kelly lands an elbow inside. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruler .
Knees in the clinch landing for Kelly.
Kelly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruler 's defenses.
Kelly just leaning against Ruler , taking a breather.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelly has Ruler tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Ruler to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ned Kelly!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 977 Round 3
Date: Apr 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Ruler coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Ruler .
Ruler scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Ruler avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Ruler ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruler also avoids with ease.
Ruler lands a jab to the head.
Ruler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Ruler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ruler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Ruler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruler looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruler to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruler tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the chin there.
Ruler throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ruler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruler manages to avoid it.
Ruler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Ruler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Ruler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruler was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Ruler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Ruler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruler lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruler misses the target.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Ruler .
Ruler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruler .
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drako Ruler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ruler throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ruler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Ruler misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruler tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruler misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ruler lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Ruler .
Tony Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Ruler avoids it easily.
Ruler misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruler back to the cage. Nurmagomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov works Ruler 's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Ruler jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruler 's head.
Ruler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruler , as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drako Ruler is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ruler stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruler rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Ruler avoids it easily.
Ruler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Ruler .
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Ruler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Ruler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Ruler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Ruler 's ribs.
Ruler misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Ruler right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Ruler avoids nicely.
Ruler misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Drako Ruler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ruler .
Good shot there by Ruler .#T1#
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Ruler avoids it easily.
Ruler throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Ruler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Ruler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Ruler throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruler misses the target.
Ruler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Ruler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruler takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Ruler lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Ruler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ruler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ruler cracks a nice hook into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Ruler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tony Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ruler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Ruler misses.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Ruler throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Drako Ruler .
Well Ruler 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Drako Ruler !
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Drako Ruler !
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Drako Ruler !
Drako Ruler wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Hahaha as you all saw i let my opponent win. This was a work.'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 977 Round 2
Date: Apr 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Petrov misses with the combination.
Ruler scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruler connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Maxim Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruler connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov misses with a combination
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Petrov throws a body punch but Ruler moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Ruler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov misses with a double jab
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Ruler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruler cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov jabs at Ruler 's body.
The fighters circling - Ruler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruler scores with a jab to the body.
Ruler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.
Ruler avoids the body shot from Petrov.
#T3#
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruler .
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruler .
As Ruler backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Ruler manages to avoid it all.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Ruler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruler .
Petrov swings for the body but Ruler moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruler misses the target.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruler throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Ruler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Ruler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruler throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drako Ruler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxim Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Ruler lands.
Drako Ruler is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ruler .
Ruler lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruler lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ruler scores with a nice strike.
Ruler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Ruler is out of range.
Ruler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruler 's head.
A big left from Petrov misses.
As Petrov looks to move away, Ruler throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Petrov throws a combination. Ruler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ruler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Ruler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Petrov looks to land a combination but Ruler avoids it well.
Ruler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov thuds a left hand into Ruler 's body.
Ruler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ruler dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Ruler misses.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruler loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Ruler cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrov back to the cage. Ruler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Ruler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
It looked like Ruler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Ruler lands a head shot.
Ruler catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruler catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Ruler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Ruler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Ruler throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Ruler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov misses with a right hand
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ruler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruler slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Ruler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Ruler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 Drako Ruler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Ruler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
As Petrov looks to move away, Ruler throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Ruler backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Ruler manages to avoid it all.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Ruler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruler blocks a jab.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
A little feinted left hand from Ruler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruler blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Ruler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruler counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruler throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Ruler moves out of range.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Ruler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruler lands a jab to the head.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Ruler .
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Ruler .
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruler slips a jab from Petrov.#T3#
Ruler lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Ruler scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruler fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Ruler counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Ruler throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Nice cross by Ruler .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruler finish him?
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruler slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Ruler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maxim Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drako Ruler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruler 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Drako Ruler !
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Drako Ruler !
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Drako Ruler !
Drako Ruler wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 977 Round 1
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Credo misses with a combination
and Ruler counters with a stiff right hand.
Credo misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruler lands a jab to the head.
Ruler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Credo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Credo has time to react.
Ruler blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Credo looks to throw a body kick
and Ruler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Credo throws a head kick but Ruler moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Credo.
Ruler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Credo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Credo misses. #T1#
Credo throws a low kick but Ruler moves out of range easily.
Ruler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruler . That snapped Credo's head back.
Ruler dodges the punch combination from Credo.
Good exchange - Ruler coming out on top.
Credo misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Credo is predictable there
and Ruler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Credo throws a head kick that misses.
Credo looks winded!
Credo throws a lazy body kick
and Ruler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Credo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruler lands a head shot.
Shawn Credo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Credo tries a head kick but it misses.
Credo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruler scores with the left hand. Credo knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Credo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ruler counter with a right hand.
Credo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Credo's head backwards.#ROC#
Credo is rocked!
A jab from Ruler finds it's way through Credo's defenses.
Credo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruler finish him?
Ruler cracks Credo with a hook to the temple - Credo is on wobbly legs here! Ruler swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Credo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ruler wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drako Ruler !
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