Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz with a nice head shot there.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Headingery 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.
Headingery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Headingery is retaining full guard.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
Headingery is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Headingery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Headingery drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Headingery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Headingery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Headingery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Headingery has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Headingery has wrist control.
Headingery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Headingery controlling the position.
Ruiz trying to control but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Ruiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Headingery's head.
Ruiz postures up in Headingery's guard and throws a big left but Headingery blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Headingery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
Headingery is pulling down on Ruiz's head to control his posture.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Headingery is keeping the position.
Ruiz is working Headingery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Headingery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Headingery 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 Headingery, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Ruiz wants to stand but Headingery is controlling his posture from full guard.
Headingery working a defensive guard here.
Headingery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruiz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz trying to control but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Headingery keeping full guard, as Ruiz tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Headingery slips a jab and a cross from Ruiz. #TD2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz throwing strikes but Headingery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kody Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Headingery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headingery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well.
Ruiz tries to buck Headingery off but Headingery is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Headingery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headingery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Ruiz is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Headingery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruiz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Headingery's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Headingery seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Headingery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Headingery 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 Headingery.
Ruiz wants to control but Headingery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruiz gets full guard.#SUB#
Headingery 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 Headingery, into his guard. #REVB#
Ruiz cracks Headingery with a solid left hand.#T3#
Ruiz looking to pass the guard.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Headingery is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Headingery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving. #SUB#
Headingery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Headingery controls Ruiz momentarily but Ruiz frees himself.
Ruiz slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ruiz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Headingery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruiz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruiz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruiz! #REVB#
Headingery is looking to regain half guard here but Ruiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Headingery is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it.
Ruiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz cracks Headingery with a big right hand but Headingery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ruiz lands some shots froms side control.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Headingery tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ruiz staying calm.
Headingery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Headingery tries to buck Ruiz off but Ruiz is having none of it.
Ruiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Headingery takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Headingery prevents Ruiz from improving position.
Headingery is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it. #T2#
Headingery taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ruiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Ruiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruiz wants to control but Headingery is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Ruiz stands up and beckons Headingery to his feet. #TD#
Headingery shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3##SUB#
Headingery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Headingery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Headingery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Headingery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headingery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well.
Ruiz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Headingery is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruiz is defending well. #SUB#
Headingery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kody Ruiz made sure he mentioned BANZAI NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ruiz pushes Headingery up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Headingery gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ruiz regains guard.

Ruiz pushes Headingery off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Headingery on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Headingery wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
Headingery tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Headingery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruiz off and has taken his back!
Headingery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ruiz won't enjoy being in this position. Headingery looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ruiz is tapping - it's over boys! Headingery picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Massif Headingery!
A pretty intense looking Massif Headingery took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cliveira is in Ruiz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cliveira has gone for a leg lock! Ruiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cliveira's guard.#REVB#
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cliveira has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Cliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Cliveira!#REVR#
Ruiz is trying to keep Cliveira in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cliveira preventing the sweep.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
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 moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cliveira stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cliveira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cliveira moves nicely into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ruiz's face as Cliveira controls the position.
Ruiz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cliveira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruiz regains half guard.
Cliveira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cliveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ruiz is now in Cliveira's guard. A big mistake from Cliveira there, giving up the dominant position!
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Cliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz wants to clinch up but Cliveira keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Cliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruiz on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruiz's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Ruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVR#
Cliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.
Cliveira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Cliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Cliveira throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cliveira won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cliveira controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ruiz tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cliveira.
Cliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Cliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Ruiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Cliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Cliveira!#REVR#
Cliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ruiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cliveira is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cliveira keeping full guard, as Ruiz tries to pass.
Cliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Cliveira, not yet.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruiz throws a strike but Cliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Cliveira postures up.
Cliveira trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cliveira stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ruiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cliveira to the ground. Ruiz is now in Cliveira's guard.
Cliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruiz cracks Cliveira with a solid left hand.
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet but Ruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cliveira has momentary wrist control but Ruiz slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Cliveira looking to control.
Cliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cliveira defending well though.
Cliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Cliveira is looking to escape.
Cliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliveira gets full guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ruiz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cliveira throws up his legs and catches Ruiz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ruiz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cliveira! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oharles Cliveira!
A victorious Oharles Cliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruiz enables Magomedsharipov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruiz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Ruiz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov postures up.
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov postures up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedsharipov prevents Ruiz from improving position.
Ruiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruiz working the body and head with strikes.
Ruiz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magomedsharipov to see if he's OK.
Ruiz working the head with strikes.
Magomedsharipov taking a bit of punishment here - Ruiz scoring with strikes.
Ruiz cracks Magomedsharipov with a big elbow.
Ruiz working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Ruiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedsharipov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Ruiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Ruiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ruiz trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Ruiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ruiz cracks Magomedsharipov with a big right hand but Magomedsharipov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ruiz working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Magomedsharipov is rocked!#SUB2#
Ruiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh Magomedsharipov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz cracks Magomedsharipov with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Ruiz lands a few punches from side control.
Ruiz wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov tries to bench press Ruiz off him but Ruiz keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruiz lands a strong strike to the head of Magomedsharipov. That's dazed him! Ruiz looking to finish here. Magomedsharipov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ruiz lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kody Ruiz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Ruiz shoots and misses #TD2#
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns prevents Ruiz from improving his position.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Ruiz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruiz is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is working hard here to advance position.
Ruiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.#T1#
Ruiz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burns is trying to control. Ruiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Ruiz is defending the position.
Burns passes to full mount!
Burns seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruiz is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Burns throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ruiz has his hands clasped together but Burns breaks the hold and Ruiz is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Burns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Burns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2024

#R1#
Richarlison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richarlison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Kody Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz slips a jab from Richarlison.
Ruiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richarlison.
We've been hearing reports that Ruiz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruiz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richarlison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruiz scrambles back to his feet.
Richarlison walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ruiz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Richarlison swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ruiz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Richarlison!
A very excited looking Chris Richarlison rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MILF 80 Lopez vs Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lasa, which made it look bad.
It looked like Lasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lasa, which made it look bad.
Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Lagi Lasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Ruiz.
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lasa avoids it really well and circles away.
Lasa misses with a looping left.
A jab from Lasa misses.
Lasa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Lasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lasa.
Ruiz slips under a jab.
Lasa stuffs the takedown.
Lasa throwing a counter right hand but Ruiz manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ruiz rushes Lasa and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lasa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lasa backwards. #BC#
Lasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lasa circles away.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Lasa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Lasa.
Lasa throws a hook to the side of Ruiz's head but Ruiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruiz wants to counter the offense by Lasa and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into range and clinches up with Lasa.
A frustrated look appears on Lasa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lasa prevents it.
Lasa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Lasa has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Lasa wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiz.
Ruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lasa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lasa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lasa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Lasa is trying to force a seperation but Ruiz has the dominant position.
Lasa blocks the elbow strike.
Lasa has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Lasa has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruiz moves out of range as Lasa strikes.
Lasa throws a big shot that misses.
Lasa throws a lazy right hand but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruiz misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Ruiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ruiz throwing shots but Lasa is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Lasa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lasa throws a big shot that misses.
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lasa avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lasa avoids it really well and circles away.
As Ruiz backs away, Lasa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lasa looks to throw the jab but Ruiz is out of range.
Ruiz shoots in and drives through. Lasa sprawls well.
Lasa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - Lasa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruiz looks winded!#T4#
Lasa defending well as Ruiz loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lasa.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lasa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lasa misses with a double jab.
Ruiz needs to keep his hands up - Lasa had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Lasa.
Lasa misses with an uppercut. Ruiz saw that one coming.
Ruiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lasa.
Lasa throws out a loose jab but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz defending well as Lasa loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lagi Lasa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lasa circles away.
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Lasa pushes him off.
Ruiz shoots in but Lasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lasa.
Lasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Lasa misses.
Lasa throws a hook but Ruiz blocks it.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lasa as he avoids it easily.
Lagi Lasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Ruiz.
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Lasa misses the target.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Lasa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruiz can pounce on him.
Lasa missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ruiz tries to bum rush Lasa with a series of wild strikes but Lasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lagi Lasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lasa.
Lasa throws out a loose jab but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz. #CL2#
Ruiz clinches up against the cage.
Lasa working hard to break the clinch.
Lasa is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling him.
Lasa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lasa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruiz prevents Lasa from breaking the clinch.
Lasa is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling him.
Ruiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lasa is defending well for now.
Lasa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruiz has double underhooks.
Ruiz keeps control of Lasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lasa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Ruiz tries to clinch but Lasa is having none of it.
Lasa throws an off balance right hand
and Ruiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lasa tries to avoid it but Ruiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lasa to the ground. Lasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lasa throws a big shot that misses.
Ruiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lasa.
Lasa loads up on a big right hand but Ruiz slips the punch.
As Lasa backs off Ruiz throws a huge counter combo but Lasa manages to avoid it all.
Lasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Lasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiz misses with the combination.
Ruiz dives in and grabs Lasa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lasa pushes down on Ruiz's head and hops out.#TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Lasa's guard.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Lasa working for a triangle but Ruiz defends it easily.
Ruiz trying to control but Lasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lasa working for a triangle but Ruiz defends it easily. #SUB#
Lasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruiz defends well.#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 throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lasa working for submissions but it's allowed Ruiz to get to half guard.
Ruiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruiz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lasa actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lagi Lasa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ruiz has Lasa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ruiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lasa tumbling to the mat - Ruiz dives into Lasa's guard.#SUB#
Lasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lasa keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lasa has his foot on Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruiz postures up in Lasa's guard and throws a big left but Lasa blocks it.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Lasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Lasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lasa keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lasa looking for a guillotine here but Ruiz defends easily.
Ruiz distracts Lasa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Lasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruiz defends it easily.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Lasa keeps moving.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruiz distracts Lasa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Lasa is rocked!
Kody Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz stands up over Lasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Lasa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Ruiz loads up on a big left hand. Lasa felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ruiz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lasa can't hide his disappointment, as Ruiz celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kody Ruiz!

Event: MILF 69 Parisini vs Tanaka
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Zeze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruiz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zeze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Kody Ruiz has been cut.
Zeze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zeze throws a hook but Ruiz blocks it.
Ruiz falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Zeze to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruiz defending well as Zeze loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zeze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruiz looks winded!
Zeze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Ruiz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeze drops Ruiz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ruiz! Zeze dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Zeze!
A less than humble Renato Zeze misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MILF 46 Pai Vs Dough
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Waters's guard.#SUB2#
Ruiz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Waters throws up his legs and catches Ruiz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ruiz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Waters! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Waters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bickell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruiz lands a nice uppercut.
Bickell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bickell slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Bickell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ruiz regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Bickell throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Bickell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell 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.
Bickell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ruiz is trying to escape the mount.
Ruiz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ruiz regains half guard.
Ruiz is pressing down on Bickell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet.
Bickell wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. #T2#
Ruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bickell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ruiz postures up. #SUB2#
Bickell has his foot on Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bickell working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bickell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bickell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bickell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bickell is striking but Ruiz is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bickell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruiz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Bickell defends the submission attempt.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruiz stops Bickell from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bickell's head.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bickell trying to control here. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruiz in particular looking to stall.
Ruiz is looking to advance position but Bickell won't allow it.
Ruiz wants to control but Bickell is keeping him busy.
Bickell tries to get to full guard but Ruiz has control of the leg.
Bickell has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz passes to full mount!
Bickell tries to hold on but Ruiz pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruiz.
Ruiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bickell moves into the clinch.
Bickell gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bickell has Ruiz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bickell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ruiz tumbling to the mat - Bickell dives into Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz striking off his back but it's not causing Bickell any problems.
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
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 Bickell's guard. #REVR#
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bickell wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bickell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Bickell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz lands a couple of digs.
Bickell keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bickell is breathing heavily.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position.
Ruiz trying to control but Bickell is working from the bottom.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickell has wrist control.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from Bickell.
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruiz trying to control but Bickell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bickell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bickell is pressing down on Ruiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruiz is holding on for now.
Ruiz moves into full guard.
Bickell won't allow Ruiz to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bickell's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bickell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruiz is trying to defend but Bickell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ruiz kicks off Bickell and gets to his feet. #CL#
Bickell gets tackled into the cage by Ruiz. Ruiz maintains the clinch.
Ruiz working aggressively here.
Bickell misses with a body punch. #BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bickell avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Bickell, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Bickell against the cage but Bickell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz shoots in but Bickell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ruiz moves to clinch but Bickell breaks away
and Bickell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bickell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bickell counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bickell gets caught flat footed, as Ruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bickell scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Bickell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bickell has picked Ruiz up - he's going for a ride! Bickell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Ruiz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bickell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ruiz is trying to trip Bickell. He has hold of a leg but Bickell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ruiz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Bickell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bickell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruiz stands up over Bickell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bickell trying to control the position.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bickell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bickell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Bickell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Bickell!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Bickell keeps moving.
Ruiz pushing down on Bickell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruiz slips a nice elbow through Bickell's hands, connecting with Bickell's forehead.
Bickell is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bickell can do to turn this around?
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Bickell is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bickell is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ruiz tries to pass to full mount but Bickell defends it.
Ruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Wilbur Bickell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kody Ruiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruiz is nestled in close to Bickell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Latope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kody Ruiz has been cut.#TD2#
Latope looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Latope stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Latope tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Latope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Latope rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Latope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Latope managing to block the knees to the body from Ruiz.
Latope has Ruiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ruiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Latope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kody Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Latope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Latope scores with a nice strike.
Latope lands a head kick. Ruiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Latope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruiz's sensitive parts.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses
and Latope counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Latope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Latope circles away easily
and Latope counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz with a poor takedown
and Latope counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz. #CL#
Ruiz clinches up with Latope and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruiz looking for a takedown.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Latope's efforts to push away.
Latope is trying to push Ruiz away but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Latope has hold of one of Ruiz's legs. Ruiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Latope gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ruiz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Latope dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Ruiz strikes from the bottom but Latope takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Latope tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Latope can't control as he wanted to and Ruiz manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SU2#
Latope gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Ruiz shoots in for a double leg but Latope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruiz has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Latope.#CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Latope's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Ruiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Latope bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruiz.
Latope throws a counter combo.
Ruiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Latope counters with a two punch combo.
Ruiz misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Latope counters with a left and a right that hurts Ruiz! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Latope jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!
Latope wants to take his opponent's back but Ruiz doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Latope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kody Ruiz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Latope takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Latope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Latope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Latope sprawls well. He's pushed Ruiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rene Latope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Rene Latope has been cut.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Latope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Latope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiz has Latope pressed against the cage, preventing Latope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Latope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz lands a leg kick that knocks Latope off balance momentarily.#CL#
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latope has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Latope prevents the takedown attempt.
Latope tries to circle away but Ruiz has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Latope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ruiz scores with a takedown into Latope's guard.
Ruiz throws a strike but Latope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet. #SU2#
Ruiz is working an open guard so Latope takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Ruiz clinches up with Latope and pushes him back against the cage.
Latope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Latope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz misses with the body kick
and Latope counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Latope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruiz goes for a double leg but Latope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Latope continues to drive forward.
Latope has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruiz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Latope can turn it around.
Latope has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Ruiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rene Latope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz throwing shots but Latope is blocking nicely.
Latope is looking to improve his position.
Latope is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latope pushes Ruiz off looking to stand but Ruiz dives back in and keeps control.
Ruiz is taking a breather. Latope says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Latope with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Latope wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy.
Latope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Latope.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rene Latope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ruiz instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Latope turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Latope decides to stand back up. Latope steps back and let's Ruiz get back to his feet.
Kody Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Latope defending well though.
Latope tries to kick Ruiz off but Ruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Latope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruiz is working away from the top position though.
Latope looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Latope is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU#
Ruiz decides to stand up.
Latope throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ruiz has Latope up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Latope pulls Ruiz into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Latope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Ruiz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Latope is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruiz is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Latope is working an open guard so Ruiz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ruiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Ruiz moves into range and clinches up with Latope.
Latope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Latope is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling him.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Latope is trying to trip Ruiz. He has hold of a leg but Ruiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Latope persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Latope passes into half guard. #T4##REVR#
Ruiz keeping hold of Latope's head, controlling as best he can.
Latope trying to control the action but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Kody Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rene Latope 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 flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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 Kody Ruiz.
I think Latope 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Latope!
A very excited looking Rene Latope made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bickell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruiz is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bickell defending well though.
Bickell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bickell tries to get out of the position.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ruiz working Bickell over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Bickell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.
Bickell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bickell keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
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 scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bickell working for submissions but it's allowed Ruiz to get to half guard. #T2#
Bickell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ruiz stands up from half guard. #CL#
Bickell has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
Ruiz wants a takedown. #BC#
Bickell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
Bickell looking to score a takedown here. Ruiz is defending well but Bickell drives through and ends up in Ruiz's guard.
Bickell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU#
Bickell stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bickell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ruiz sneaks out the side door and pushes Bickell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Bickell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruiz to the mat! Ruiz manages to get full guard.

Ruiz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bickell closes the distance and clinches.
Bickell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bickell working hard to break the clinch.
Bickell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Bickell pulls guard.
Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kody Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bickell has his foot on Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bickell looking to control. #T1##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.
Bickell wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Bickell wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bickell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz goes for a double leg but Bickell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bickell continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bickell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bickell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bickell digs a right hand underneath Ruiz's ribcage. Ruiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bickell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruiz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bickell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Bickell scores with a hook to the body.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bickell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilbur Bickell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Ruiz.#TD2#
Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bickell sprawls well initially but Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bickell has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bickell is trying to stand.
Ruiz is nestled in close to Bickell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Bickell defends the submission attempt.
Bickell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bickell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bickell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickell is trying to stand.
Bickell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ruiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bickell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruiz working Bickell over with strikes.
Bickell tries to roll over but Ruiz keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruiz working over Bickell with some ground and pound. Bickell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilbur Bickell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ruiz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruiz lands in his opponent's guard.

Bickell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bickell successfully pulls guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bickell working a defensive guard here.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Ruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Bickell's brow.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Bickell is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bickell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruiz defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilbur Bickell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ruiz misses.
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kody Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and clinches.
Bickell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz. #BC#
Bickell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bickell takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bickell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruiz uses from the top position. #T3#
Ruiz stands up over Bickell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Bickell's brow.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Bickell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bickell being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bickell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruiz!
Ruiz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target. #TD#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruiz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tyler works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Ruiz uses his free foot to push down on Tyler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tyler.
Ruiz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ruiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tyler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Tyler tries to lock up and control but Ruiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound.
Ruiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Ruiz prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Tyler manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Tyler, under a barage of strikes from Ruiz.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruiz won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tyler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #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. #T2#
Ruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Tyler is pulling down on Ruiz's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Ruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyler was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyler looking to control.
Tyler looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyler, not yet.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
Tyler looks winded!
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Tyler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Tyler!#REVB#
Tyler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Tyler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Tyler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyler is working away from the top position though.
Tyler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Tyler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Tyler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruiz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruiz is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruiz delivers a nice body kick.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Tyler has picked Ruiz up - he's going for a ride! Tyler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tyler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz is doing well to control the position and prevent Tyler from advancing to side control.
Ruiz trying to control from the bottom.
Ruiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruiz looking to control.
Ruiz is controlling Tyler's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Ruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kody Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyler controlling the position for now.
Ruiz throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Ruiz is thwarting Tyler's attempts to control the position.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Ruiz is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Tyler is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruiz wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it.
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Ruiz controlling the pace.
Ruiz trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kody Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Tyler throws a jab when Ruiz was well out of range.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Ruiz ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler swings widly with a right hand
and Ruiz counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Tyler! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ruiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kody Ruiz!

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