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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Ruiz (ranked 25100 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Pappas (ranked 6920 p4p, 535 weight class). Pappas has chosen Trapt - Headstrong as his entrance music. Kostas Pappas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximo Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kostas Pappas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappas throws a head kick that Ruiz semi-blocks.
It looks like Maximo Ruiz has been cut.
Pappas fails with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a left to the body.
Pappas tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pappas closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Ruiz working hard to break the clinch.
Ruiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pappas working hard to break the clinch.
Pappas tries to circle away but Ruiz has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappas throws an elbow but it misses.
Pappas pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruiz wants to stand but Pappas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas trying to control the position.
Pappas is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pappas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pappas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pappas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pappas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pappas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappas closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Pappas is trying to drag Ruiz to the mat but Ruiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pappas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pappas wants to stand and escape but Ruiz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappas is working an open guard so Ruiz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pappas drives through with a takedown into Ruiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pappas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pappas looks winded!
Ruiz stands up from Pappas's guard - Ruiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pappas throws a body kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pappas closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruiz wants the takedown. Pappas is fighting it off but Ruiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pappas's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Pappas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Pappas.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Maximo Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pappas has a takedown stuffed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pappas enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pappas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pappas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruiz dives into side control.
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!
Ruiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pappas looks to land a right hand but Ruiz moved out of range.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiz. Ruiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Pappas misses.
Ruiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pappas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pappas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pappas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruiz to keep the fight standing.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Pappas.
Pappas throws an elbow that misses.
Pappas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pappas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Pappas won't allow it.
Pappas tries to pull guard but Ruiz won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pappas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pappas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pappas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses.
Pappas tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Pappas avoids the head kick by Ruiz.
We've been informed that Pappas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz.
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pappas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Ruiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pappas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pappas has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
Pappas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Ruiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pappas did well to prevent Ruiz getting side control.
Pappas is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ruiz jumps into side control!
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruiz decides to stand back up.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Pappas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pappas moves into range and clinches up with Ruiz.
Ruiz pulls Pappas into guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
Pappas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pappas, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ruiz dives in and grabs Pappas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pappas pushes down on Ruiz's head and hops out.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Pappas.
Pappas shoots for a takedown but Ruiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Pappas has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiz tightens his grip and picks Pappas up, before dumping him to the ground. Pappas manages to land in guard.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kostas Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Pappas gets double underhooks and turns Ruiz into the cage.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pappas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruiz pinned against the cage. Ruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz lands a jab-cross combination.
Pappas moves into range and clinches up with Ruiz.
Ruiz jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Ruiz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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