Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Mamaisa throws a series of punches but Ruane avoids them all with ease.
Ruane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaisa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamaisa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mamaisa throws a combination that misses
and Ruane counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Mamaisa rushes Ruane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mamaisa drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Mamaisa kicks Ruane off and gets to his feet.
Ruane looks for a takedown but Mamaisa sprawls well.
Ruane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaisa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mamaisa tries to avoid it but Ruane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mamaisa to the ground. Mamaisa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ruane pushes Mamaisa up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Ruane.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Ruane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jason Mamaisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Mamaisa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruane is trying to break free.#BC#
Mamaisa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruane moves in looking to clinch but Mamaisa pushes him off.
Mamaisa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Ruane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamaisa sprawls well initially but Ruane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mamaisa is pressing down on Ruane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamaisa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamaisa trying to control the position. #T2#
Ruane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruane preventing the sweep.
Mamaisa keeping moving, preventing Ruane from controlling successfully.
Mamaisa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruane looking to pass the guard.
Mamaisa wants to stand but Ruane is controlling the position. #T3#
Mamaisa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruane trying to control but Mamaisa is working from the bottom. #ES#
Mamaisa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ruane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Mamaisa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mamaisa rushes Ruane and presses him up against the cage.
Ruane misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Mamaisa fails to pull guard.
Ruane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mamaisa walks away with a smile on his face. Ruane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mamaisa checks a low kick from Ruane.
Mamaisa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamaisa defending well as Ruane loads up on a big left hand.
Ruane dives in and grabs Mamaisa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mamaisa pushes down on Ruane's head and hops out.
Mamaisa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ruane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mamaisa is breathing heavily.
Ruane is pressed up against the cage. Mamaisa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruane down to the mat. Ruane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Ruane does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mamaisa or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruane, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mamaisa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mamaisa gets tackled into the cage by Ruane. Ruane maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mamaisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruane shoots in and drives through. Mamaisa sprawls well.
Mamaisa blocks the body kick.
No luck for Mamaisa with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mamaisa gets caught flat footed, as Ruane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane wants to pass the guard but Mamaisa is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruane trying to control but Mamaisa is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Ruane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ruane tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamaisa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Mamaisa backs off Ruane throws a huge counter combo but Mamaisa manages to avoid it all.
Ruane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruane tries to counter with a clinch but Mamaisa shakes him off and moves away.
Mamaisa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruane. #CL#
Mamaisa moves into range and clinches up with Ruane.
Mamaisa trying to stall but Ruane improves his position. #BC#
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ruane keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamaisa avoids the head kick by Ruane.
Ruane looks for a takedown but Mamaisa sprawls well.
Jason Mamaisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Mamaisa lands a two punch combo.
Mamaisa is looking to clinch.
Mamaisa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruane is fending him off so far but Mamaisa persists. Nope, Ruane circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Ruane takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruane is trying to push Mamaisa away but Mamaisa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Ruane successfully pulls guard. #T3#
Mamaisa stopping the sweep attempt from Ruane.
Mamaisa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamaisa wants to stand but Ruane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruane keeping moving, preventing Mamaisa from controlling successfully.
Mamaisa lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamaisa.
Mamaisa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamaisa keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamaisa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jason Mamaisa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaisa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruane fails to land the takedown.
Mamaisa throws a big counter combination but Ruane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruane shoots for a takedown but Mamaisa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamaisa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaxen Ruane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A head kick from Mamaisa lands but Ruane takes it in his stride.
Ruane tries to score with a low kick but Mamaisa moves his leg out of the way.
Ruane throws a head kick but Mamaisa moves out of range.
Mamaisa slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamaisa tries to counter with a takedown but Ruane is quick to defend against it.
Mamaisa tries to clinch up but Ruane circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamaisa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruane fails to land the takedown.
Mamaisa throwing a counter right hand but Ruane manages to avoid it.
Ruane motions for Mamaisa to come forward. Ruane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaisa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mamaisa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mamaisa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruane defends well and Mamaisa ends up having to push Ruane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruane looks for a takedown but Mamaisa sprawls well.
Jason Mamaisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Mamaisa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mamaisa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamaisa attempts a counter takedown but Ruane avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Mamaisa tries to clinch there but Ruane circles away.
Ruane with the counter takedown but Mamaisa avoids it easily.
Mamaisa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruane avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruane or perhaps it was just good defense by Mamaisa, which made it look bad.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mamaisa but Mamaisa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mamaisa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruane avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Mamaisa as Ruane shoots in.#TD#
Mamaisa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ruane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mamaisa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mamaisa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Ruane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamaisa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruane takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Ruane has a takedown stuffed.
Ruane dives in for a single leg takedown but Mamaisa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mamaisa lands with a hook. Ruane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaisa cracks Ruane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamaisa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamaisa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamaisa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Mamaisa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mamaisa defends well and Ruane ends up having to push Mamaisa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mamaisa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mamaisa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamaisa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mamaisa!
Jason Mamaisa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Ross moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruane.
Ross throws a good cross that connects.
Ross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruane.
Ruane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruane's head.#TD#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Ruane sits in half guard.
Ruane wants to pass the guard but Ross is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES2#
Ross manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ruane keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Ross has hold of one of Ruane's legs. Ruane is fighting the takedown attempt but Ross gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ruane working a defensive guard but Ross passes into half guard.
Ruane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruane gets full guard.
Ross postures up in Ruane's guard and throws a big left but Ruane blocks it.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Ruane keeps moving. #T2#
Ruane has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Ross wants to pass the guard but Ruane is keeping the position.
Ross prevents Ruane from getting back to his feet.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruane keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross. #T3#
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruane tries to clinch up
and Ross counters with a left and a right that stings Ruane.
Ross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruane in his tracks.
Ross connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ruane tumbling to the canvas! Ross pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ruane was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rey Ross!
Rey Ross opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2024

#R1#
Smash is looking to clinch.
Smash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruane manages to avoid it.
Smash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smash looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruane is just out of range.
As Smash looks to move away, Ruane throws a big counter combo but Smash just gets out of the way.
Smash connects with an inside leg kick.
Smash wants to clinch.
Smash moves in looking to clinch but Ruane pushes him off.
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ruane moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ruane successfully pulls guard.
Ruane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smash manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Ruane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smash wants to stand up but Ruane is controlling him.
Ruane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smash wants to stand up but Ruane is controlling him.
Ruane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruane landing some decent shots from guard.
Smash is looking to stand up but Ruane isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Max Smash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smash wants to clinch up but Ruane keeps it at a distance.
Smash doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruane circles away.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smash but Smash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt - Smash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruane throws a big counter combination but Smash scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smash tries to clinch there but Ruane circles away.
Smash is looking to land body kicks.
Smash lands with a good body shot.
Smash throws out a loose jab but Ruane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smash. That one must have hurt.
Smash on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smash tries to clinch up.
Smash throws a front kick that sends Ruane stumbling back into the cage.
Ruane shoots in for a double leg but Smash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruane paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Smash gets a clinch.
Smash looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruane effectively controlling the action here.#T4##BC#
Ruane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smash lands with a kick to the ribs.
Max Smash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Smash tries to keep at a distance but Ruane has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smash.
Smash tries a knee to the head but Ruane blocks it.
Smash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Ruane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smash rushes Ruane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smash looking to slow down the pace here.
Smash misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Smash 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.#R2#
Ruane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruane blocks a head kick by Smash.
Ruane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smash swivels and escapes.
Smash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash wants to clinch up but Ruane keeps it at a distance.
Ruane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruane fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Smash, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smash tries a head kick but it misses.
Dylan Ruane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruane moves away.
Smash scores with a spinning back kick!
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Ruane with that takedown attempt.
Smash wants to counter the offense by Ruane and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Ruane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smash.
Max Smash seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches.
Smash is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruane avoiding damage as Smash throws knees to the body.
Smash crunches a lovely knee into Ruane's ribcage.
Ruane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smash tries to stall but Ruane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smash looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smash just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Knees to the body from Smash.
Smash is trying to stall.
Smash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash is looking to control Ruane's arms but Ruane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smash has his back to the cage.
Smash misses with a punch to the body.
Smash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smash swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smash lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smash looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Ruane's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Smash trying to control the position but instead, Ruane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smash into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Max Smash.#CL2#
Smash rushes Ruane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smash working Ruane over with knees to the body.
Smash lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smash is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruane gets an underhook and turns Smash into the cage.
Smash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash throws an elbow that misses.
Ruane has Smash pushed against the cage.
Smash throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruane as Smash tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Smash.
Smash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smash up against the cage.
Ruane prevents a body shot from Smash.
Smash lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruane tries for a takedown but Smash manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smash connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruane's face.
Smash is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruane gets an underhook and turns Smash into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Smash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smash.
Smash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ruane gets tackled into the cage by Smash. Smash maintains the clinch.
Max Smash seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smash swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruane uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ruane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash is looking to clinch but Ruane is avoiding it.
Smash wants to clinch up but Ruane keeps it at a distance.
Ruane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruane swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane shoots for a takedown but Smash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruane if he has to take too many more of those.
Smash is looking to clinch. #T1#
Smash connects with a high kick.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruane circles away.
Ruane attempts a counter takedown but Smash avoids it well and moves away.
Smash misses the shot to the body.
Smash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruane rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruane cracks a nice hook into Smash's ribs.
Smash tries to clinch there but Ruane circles away.
Smash tries to clinch up but Ruane circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Smash.
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smash is looking to control Ruane's arms but Ruane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smash has his back to the cage. #T2#
Smash scores with a knee to the head.
Ruane avoids the elbow strike from Smash, against the cage. #TD#
Ruane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smash uses from the top position.
Ruane pulls Smash in close to prevent any damage.
Smash tries to stand but Ruane is controlling from the bottom.
Ruane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ruane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruane controlling Smash's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash throws a lazy head kick
and Ruane counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruane swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Smash takes the fight into the clinch.
Smash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smash.
Smash letting Ruane take a breather here.
Ruane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smash after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruane blocks the elbow strike.
Ruane wants a takedown.
Dylan Ruane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Smash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruane looking to throw knees to the head but Smash is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Smash!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2024

#R1#
Boulder misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Boulder.
Ruane fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Boulder misses.
Boulder misses with a double jab.
Ruane with the counter takedown but Boulder avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Boulder.
A left and a right from Boulder both land. Nice combination.
Boulder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruane lands a head kick. Boulder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruane moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulder.
Boulder avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Ruane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boulder did well to prevent Ruane getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulder tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ruane has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boulder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Ruane controlling the position easily from mount.
Boulder taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruane punching from mount but Boulder doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boulder blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
The referee warns Boulder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ruane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boulder avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ruane.
Ruane controlling the pace for now.
Boulder tries to reverse the position but Ruane maintains control.
Ruane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ruane controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Boulder wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ruane biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Boulder fending off the submission attempt from Ruane. #SUB2#
Ruane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Boulder is trying to break free.
Ruane trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boulder doesn't escape.
Ruane has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Boulder.
Boulder looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ruane is hanging on to Boulder's back as he tries to escape.
Ruane not allowing Boulder to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Ruane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ruane staying out of range there.
Boulder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Boulder.
Ruane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulder throws a right hand that misses
and Ruane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boulder's knee momentarily.
Boulder swings widly with a right hand
and Boulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boulder misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Boulder finds it's target.
Boulder throws out a powerful jab.
Rock Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruane shoots in looking for a takedown but Boulder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruane slips a straight right by Boulder.
Boulder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulder misses with a straight right.
And Ruane tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boulder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulder throws a right hand that Ruane ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruane also avoids with ease.#T1#
Boulder misses with an uppercut
and Ruane comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Boulder stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ruane is on him like rabid pit bull! Boulder slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Ruane!

Event: OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Raskmanuv darts in looking for a takedown but Ruane gets double underhooks and turns Raskmanuv into the cage.
Ruane closes the distance but Raskmanuv moves to the side #TD2#
and Raskmanuv counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raskmanuv postures up.
Raskmanuv 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.
Raskmanuv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raskmanuv is stalling in the full guard.
Raskmanuv is in close to Ruane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskmanuv with a nice head shot there.
Raskmanuv is in close to Ruane's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Ruane is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raskmanuv postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ruane covers up, he's hurt! Raskmanuv keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Raskmanuv and the ref steps in to end the fight! Raskmanuv can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruane or perhaps it was just good defense by Grip, which made it look bad. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ruane has knocked Grip down with a huge combo! Ruane steps away and waves a wobbly Grip back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Max Grip has been cut.
Grip avoids a kick to the body.
Ruane tries to clinch up.
Grip dives in and grabs Ruane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruane pushes down on Grip's head and hops out.
Ruane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grip is fending him off so far but Ruane persists. Nope, Grip circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruane looks for a takedown but Grip sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane darts in looking for a takedown but Grip gets double underhooks and turns Ruane into the cage. #TD2#
Grip lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grip is pressing down on Ruane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruane is holding on for now.
Ruane trying to control here. #T1#
Grip not doing much here.
Ruane trying to control from the bottom.
Ruane is trying to stand back up but Grip is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grip stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ruane actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ruane is breathing heavily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Grip. No joy for Ruane on that attempt. #CL2#
Grip has Ruane up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grip gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grip creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grip content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruane is trying to break the clinch but Grip is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Grip. #T3##TD2#
Grip lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruane pushes Grip off but Grip dives into side control.
Grip cracks Ruane with a big elbow.
Grip controls the position.
Grip tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grip advances to full mount.
Grip working Ruane over with strikes here. #T4#
Grip controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grip connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grip raining down shots from the mount!
Grip landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grip controlling from mount.
Grip lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Grip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Grip'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#
Grip closes the distance and pushes Ruane back into the cage.#TD#
Ruane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grip regains guard.
Ruane trying to control but Grip is working from the bottom.
Grip has control of Ruane's left arm, preventing Ruane from doing any damage.
Ruane looking to sit in guard and control but Grip gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grip content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Ruane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grip defends it easily.#T1#
Grip tries to stand but Ruane is controlling from the bottom.
Ruane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grip on the ground.
Grip slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Grip stands up and waves to Ruane to follow him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Grip dives in and scores a takedown into Ruane's guard.
Grip is stalling in the full guard.
Ruane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grip wants to stand but Ruane has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ruane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grip controls the pace.
Grip slips nicely into half guard.
Grip with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grip passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Ruane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Grip is landing with some decent strikes but Ruane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grip looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grip working Ruane over with strikes here.
Grip controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Grip has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Grip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Grip's cut.
That's time! Ruane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruane enables Grip to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruane working a defensive guard here.
Grip advances to half guard.
Grip is taking a breather. Ruane 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.#SU2#
Grip stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ruane to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane throws a series of punches but Grip avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruane misses with a hook #TD2#
and Grip counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruane is looking to get back to his feet here but Grip is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ruane's back.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Grip is cranking Ruane's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ruane! He's tightened the choke and Ruane is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Grip!
A relieved looking Max Grip thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mirenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mirenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruane wants to get back to his feet but Mirenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruane working a defensive guard here.
Mirenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Ruane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruane trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruane is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Mirenko closes the distance and pushes Ruane back into the cage.#TD2#
Mirenko pulls Ruane into guard.
Ruane pushing down on Mirenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mirenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirenko gets full guard.
Ruane wants to get up but he can't break Mirenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mirenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Mirenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ruane, up you get! #T2##TD2#
Mirenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Mirenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mirenko cracks Ruane with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Mirenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruane wants to sweep here but Mirenko controlling him for the moment.
Mirenko content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Mirenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mirenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Mirenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruane's half guard.
Mirenko not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Mirenko there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladislav Mirenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mirenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mirenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mirenko stops Ruane from getting back to his feet.
Ruane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mirenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mirenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruane's head.
Mirenko wants to pass the guard but Ruane is keeping the position.
Ruane is trying to keep Mirenko in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Ruane is working an open guard so Mirenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mirenko throws a series of strikes that have Ruane backpedaling. #TD2#
Mirenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Mirenko decides to stand back up. #T2#
A punch combination from Mirenko misses. #CL2#
Mirenko closes the distance and clinches.
Mirenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Mirenko manages to break the clinch.
Mirenko lands a head kick. Ruane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirenko feints and then cracks Ruane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruane down. #TD2#
Mirenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruane quickly recovers to half guard.
Mirenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruane wants to improve his position but Mirenko is controlling well. #T3#
Mirenko tries to pass to full mount but Ruane defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mirenko working over Ruane with some ground and pound. Ruane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mirenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mirenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vladislav Mirenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mirenko trying to pass the guard but Ruane defending well.
Mirenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.
Ruane won't allow Mirenko to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mirenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mirenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladislav Mirenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ruane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mirenko looking to score a takedown here. Ruane is defending well but Mirenko drives through and ends up in Ruane's guard.
Mirenko content to stall in guard here.
Mirenko passes Ruane's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mirenko is looking for a kimura here.
Mirenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruane is defending against the submission attempts here by Mirenko.
Mirenko prevents Ruane from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruane misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ruane is defending against the submission attempts here by Mirenko.
Mirenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mirenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mirenko throwing shots but Ruane is blocking nicely.
Mirenko prevents Ruane from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mirenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruane is just riding it out for now. Mirenko eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Mirenko. #T3#
Ruane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mirenko is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mirenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mirenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#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.
Mirenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beau Ruane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruane in the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mirenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruane on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruane's guard now, I'm sure.
Beau Ruane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladislav Mirenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirenko forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladislav Mirenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mirenko 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Mirenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Krueger gets tackled into the cage by Ruane. Ruane maintains the clinch.
Krueger tries to break the clinch but Ruane is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruane.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruane working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Ruane.
Krueger can't break the clinch.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Krueger holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruane drops back down to his feet.
Krueger tries to break free but Ruane pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruane won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Ruane.
Ruane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krueger's efforts to push away.#BC#
Ruane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ruane dodges the punch combination from Krueger.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krueger backs up against the cage.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Ruane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger misses with a double jab.
Ruane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krueger tries to clinch up but Ruane circles away and keeps his distance.
Krueger looks to land a left hand but Ruane moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruane.#T2#
Krueger misses the jab.
Ruane tries to counter with a takedown but Krueger is quick to defend against it.
Vicente Krueger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krueger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ruane counters by moving into the clinch.
Krueger prevents Ruane from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ruane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt - Krueger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krueger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxen Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane shoots for a double leg takedown but Krueger sprawls well. He's pushed Ruane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krueger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Krueger both land. Nice combination.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Ruane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger throws a hook but Ruane avoids it easily.
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruane.
Krueger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Ruane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruane tries to counter by clinching up but Krueger breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaxen Ruane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Ruane counters by clinching up.
Ruane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krueger is defending well.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Krueger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but Krueger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krueger trying to control the position but instead, Ruane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krueger into the cage.
Ruane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krueger's efforts to push away.
Ruane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krueger's efforts to push away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruane prevents Krueger from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Krueger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krueger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
Krueger wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ruane gets tackled into the cage by Krueger. Krueger maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krueger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Krueger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Krueger misses the jab.#CL#
Ruane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krueger, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krueger misses with a looping right.
Krueger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krueger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruane thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krueger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ruane counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Krueger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Ruane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Krueger. Those never looked like landing.
Ruane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krueger defends well and Ruane ends up having to push Krueger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krueger wants to break free but Ruane has control. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruane jumps guard but Krueger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxen Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krueger tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruane avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Ruane pulls Krueger into guard.
Krueger looking to sit in guard and control but Ruane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Krueger trying to keep a closed guard but Ruane is proving a slippery customer.
Krueger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ruane has passed into side control.
Krueger is letting Ruane control him for a moment. #T2#
Krueger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ruane presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krueger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krueger is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruane punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Krueger wants to control but Ruane is having none of it.
Ruane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krueger swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Krueger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruane controlling the position easily from mount.
Krueger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Good control from Ruane.
Krueger is really stuck here.
Krueger trying to get back to his feet but Ruane is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruane lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxen Ruane dominated that second round.
That's time! Ruane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Krueger stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruane. Ruane gets slowly back to his feet.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krueger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruane dives in and grabs Krueger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krueger pushes down on Ruane's head and hops out.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Ruane avoids them all with ease.
Krueger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krueger cracks Ruane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxen Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krueger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ruane counters by clinching up.
Krueger managing to block the knees to the body from Ruane.
Ruane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Krueger is trying to break the clinch but Ruane has him pressed against the cage.
Ruane leaning against his opponent.
Krueger is trying to force a seperation but Ruane has the dominant position.
Krueger misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruane can't break the clinch.
Krueger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krueger has had enough of the clinch but Ruane keeps him there for the moment.
Krueger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Krueger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruane is trying to force a seperation but Krueger has the dominant position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krueger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ruane breaks the clinch.
Ruane tries for a takedown but Krueger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krueger throws a counter combo.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Ruane moves out of range.
Ruane slips a jab and a cross from Krueger.
Ruane slips a straight right by Krueger.
Ruane misses with a head kick.
Krueger throws a right and a left that Ruane avoids nicely.
Ruane dodges the punch combination from Krueger.
Krueger misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruane.
A combination from Krueger does no damage.
Ruane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krueger is out of range and Ruane settles back down.
Krueger misses with a looping right.
Krueger misses with a two punch combination.
Krueger misses with a combination
and Ruane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Ruane has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Krueger breaks from the clinch.
Krueger with a jab.#T4#
A cross from Krueger lands.
Ruane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krueger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruane.
Vicente Krueger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krueger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krueger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krueger has had enough of the clinch but Ruane keeps him there for the moment.
Krueger is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruane has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Krueger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krueger 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Krueger!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Menacho moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menacho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruane takes a shot to the head.
Menacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Menacho.
Menacho avoiding damage as Ruane throws knees to the body.
Menacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Menacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menacho lands a body shot.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Ruane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menacho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menacho digs a right hand into Ruane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruane's gas tank.
Good body shot from Menacho.
Menacho presses Ruane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menacho pushes Ruane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Menacho lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Menacho.
Menacho lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Menacho manages to break the clinch.
Menacho digs a good body shot into Ruane's ribs.#CL2#
Menacho moves into the clinch.
Menacho works on Ruane's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Menacho won't allow it.
Menacho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruanes head. #ROC2#Ruane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menacho lands a shot to the body.
Menacho presses Ruane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menacho digs a right hand into Ruane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruane's gas tank.
Menacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ruane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Menacho.
Menacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruane.
Menacho lands a body shot.
Menacho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menacho works on Ruane's body with a couple of short punches.
Menacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Menacho creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ruane with a big uppercut! Ruane tries to clinch up but Menacho pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ruane to the mat! Ruane covers up and Menacho unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruno Menacho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2024

#R1#
Ruane wants to clinch
and Ruane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Ruane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruane with a poor takedown
and Rantanen counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Ruane to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rantanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarkko Rantanen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Dijkstra tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ruane pulls guard.
Ruane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dijkstra being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Ruane is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dijkstra frees his head nicely. Oh but Ruane has switched to an armbar! Dijkstra is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Beau Ruane!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ruane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruane lands in his opponent's guard.
Duarte wants to get back to his feet but Ruane passes into half guard. #REVB#
Ruane is trying to control the action in half guard but Duarte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane wants to stand up but Duarte has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Duarte trying to control but Ruane postures up. #T1##ES2#
Duarte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Duarte. #TD2#
Duarte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duarte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duarte has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruane is proving hard to escape from.
Duarte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ruane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duarte passes into half guard.
Duarte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Duarte stops Ruane from getting back to his feet.
Duarte not doing much here.
Duarte prevents Ruane from improving his position.
Duarte is taking a breather. Ruane 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.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Duarte might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruane.#TD2#
Duarte is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruane's half guard.
Ruane tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Duarte manages to move to mount!
Duarte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Duarte is continuing to stall.
Ruane sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Duarte looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Duarte dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Duarte works over Ruane's head and body with a nice combination.
Ruane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Ruane. No joy for Duarte on that attempt.
Duarte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruane.
Duarte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
Ruane gets caught napping as Duarte dives in and scores a takedown. Ruane manages to retain guard.#ROC2#Ruane is rocked!
Duarte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Ruane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duarte is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruane's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Duarte advances to full mount.
Duarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruane wants to hold on but Duarte pushes him away.#SU2#
Duarte is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick by Ruane misses
and Duarte counters with a three punch combo that has Ruane backing up. Ruane nods at Duarte to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Ruane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Duarte.
Ruane seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Duarte closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruane's guard.
Ruane being controlled here, momentarily.
Ricardo Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duarte slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Duarte is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duarte is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Duarte scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruane?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duarte content just to control the position here. #T3#
Duarte's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Duarte has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duarte dominating with strikes here.
Duarte controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Duarte throws a head kick that half lands.
Duarte shoots in but no luck this time.
Duarte lands a front kick.#TD2#
Duarte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Duarte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duarte tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruane is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte 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.
Duarte postures up. #T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duarte content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Duarte.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Duarte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Ruane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duarte tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruane is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Duarte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duarte has managed to get both his arms back between Ruane's legs - danger averted.
Duarte passes Ruane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruane is in trouble now - Duarte has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Duarte is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Duarte extends the arm and Ruane is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Duarte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Ruane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
Ruane drives through with a takedown into Punch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Punch working a defensive guard but Ruane manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ruane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ruane works to advance to full mount. Punch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ruane content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ruane has taken his back. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Punch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Punch is trapped and Ruane is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ruane controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Punch is trying to defend against the choke here but Ruane has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ruane Tightens the hold and Punch taps out furiously! Ruane displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Ruane!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Ruane. #BC#
Avery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruane wants to clinch up but Avery keeps it at a distance.
Avery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruane swivels and escapes.#CL#
Avery forces Ruane back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Avery breaks the clinch.
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruane shoots in but Avery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruane with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Avery counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruane jumps guard but Avery stands there with Ruane around his waist. Ruane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Ruane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avery to keep the fight standing.
Ruane is working for takedown but Avery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruane blocks an uppercut.
Avery misses with some punches.
Avery drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avery misses with the combination. #CL#
Avery rushes Ruane and presses him up against the cage.
Ruane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Ruane. #T2#
Avery can't get the takedown.
Avery goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Avery manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Avery clinches up against the cage.
Ruane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averys head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avery's brow.
Ruane tries to break free but Avery pushes him back against the cage.
Ruane is trying to drag Avery to the mat but Avery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruane after a bit of a struggle.
Ruane trying to stall but Avery improves his position. #T3#
Ruane tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avery has Ruane pressed against the cage, preventing Ruane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Avery fails to pull guard.
Avery tries to circle away but Ruane has him pinned against the cage.
Avery tries to pull guard but Ruane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avery is defending well.
Avery has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Avery stalls.
Avery holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Avery decides to pull guard. #T4#
Avery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruane.
Ruane trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Ruane stands and throws Avery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruane trying to control the action but Avery is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devyn Avery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.
Ruane shoots in for a double leg but Avery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Avery rushes Ruane and presses him up against the cage.
Ruane goes for a takedown attempt but Avery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Ruane shoots in and drives through. Avery sprawls well.
Avery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruane tries to clinch up.
Ruane shoots in looking for a takedown but Avery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.#CL#
Avery moves into the clinch.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Avery can't get the takedown. #BC#
Avery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruane.#T1#
Ruane stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ruane tries to keep at a distance but Avery has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Avery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruane but Ruane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Avery forces Ruane back against the cage and clinches.
Avery is stalling here. #T2##TD#
Avery decides to pull guard.
Ruane preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Avery looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruane has picked Avery up and slammed him! Avery can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruane manages to pass to side control!
Ruane wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy.
Avery is trying to get back to his feet.
Avery is trying to improve his position.
Ruane working away.
Avery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Avery tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Avery is trying to improve his position.
Ruane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Avery tries to bench press Ruane off him but Ruane keeps the position.
Avery is trying to buck Ruane off.
Ruane trying to control the action but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruane working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Avery has closed the distance and engaged Ruane in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Avery is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruane avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devyn Avery dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Ruane as Avery shoots in.
Ruane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Avery gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruane has Avery pushed against the cage.
Devyn Avery has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avery smiles and moves away.
Ruane tries to work over Avery's front leg with a kick but Avery checks it.
Avery fails to land the takedown.
Avery tries to clinch but Ruane is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruane is fending him off so far but Avery persists. Nope, Ruane circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Avery instigates a clinch.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Ruane.
Ruane fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Avery is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Avery.
Avery stalling.
Avery seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ruane prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruane looking for a takedown. #BC#
Avery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devyn Avery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruane throws a body punch but Avery moves out of range.
Avery tries for a takedown but Ruane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2##CL#
Ruane gets tackled into the cage by Avery. Avery maintains the clinch.
Avery is trying to push Ruane away but Ruane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Avery holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruane drops back down to his feet.
Ruane blocks a body shot from Avery.
Avery is trying to break the clinch but Ruane is controlling him.
Ruane trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Avery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruane shoots in for a double leg but Avery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Avery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruane. #CL#
Avery moves into the clinch.
Avery swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Avery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Avery clinches with his opponent.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruane can do to turn this around?#TD#
Avery manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruane throwing strikes but missing.
Ruane 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. #T4##SUB#
Avery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Avery throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruane uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devyn Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devyn Avery!

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