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Event:
Empire: XIII
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren throws a hook to the side of Rue's head but Rue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
Warren throws a nice looking combination but Rue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warren misses with the combination.
Rue attempts a counter takedown but Warren avoids it well and moves away.
Ben Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
Warren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren misses with a series of wild punches.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Rue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Warren there.
Warren falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Rue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rue wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Rue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rue stays in close to Warren's body and controls the position.
Rue trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rue is controlling him.
Rue advances to half guard. #T2#
Rue wants to pass to mount but Warren is defending the position.
Rue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rue tries to control but Warren wriggling away. #SUB#
Rue swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Warren is now in Rue's guard. A big mistake from Rue there, giving up the dominant position!
Warren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rue controlling the position.
Warren wanted to stand there but Rue had control of the position. #T3#
My spies in PEAK MMA Fight Club inform me that Warren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rue wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
Warren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rue's guard.
Rue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rue looking for a sweep. Not yet Rue, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warren misses with a few strikes there.
Warren tries to bum rush Rue with a series of wild strikes but Rue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren looks to land a combination but Rue avoids it well.
Good work by Rue as he checks the leg kick.
Rue appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Rue counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Warren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Warren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rue's head backwards.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren throws a series of punches but Rue avoids them all with ease.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Warren misses.
Rue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warren misses with a wild combination.
Rue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warren throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Rue counters with a shoot takedown. Warren fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Warren manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren wants to get back to striking at distance but Rue won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rue. #TD#
Rue pulls guard effortlessly.
Rue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Rue stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Warren has one foot on Rue's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Warren misses with a double jab.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Warren does no damage.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Warren misses with a combination
#TD#
and Rue counters with a shoot takedown. Warren fights it but they end up in guard.
Rue wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Rue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Rue stays in close to Warren's body and controls the position.
Rue pushes down on Warren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warren is just riding it out for now. Rue eventually gives up the hold.
Rue trying to control the action but Warren is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Rue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rue is trying to work for a kimura but Warren is defending well.
Maurice Rue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Warren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rue keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Warren breaks from the clinch.
Warren misses with a two punch combination.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Warren loads up on a big right hand but Rue slips the punch.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rue.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren scores with a leg kick.
Warren swinging wildly here.
Warren lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Warren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rue circles away quickly and effectively.
Rue attempts a counter takedown but Warren avoids it well and moves away.
Warren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rues jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warren.
Ben Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warren misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rue counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Warren is defending against the submission attempts here by Rue.
Rue trying to control the action but Warren is working from the bottom. #T1#
Warren is trying to stand back up but Rue is controlling him
Rue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rue seems to be working for a kimura but Warren defends the submission attempt.
Warren is trying to stand back up but Rue is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rue wants to pass the guard but Warren is defending well.
Warren wants to get back to his feet.
Rue wants to pass the guard but Warren is defending well.
Rue stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ben Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Rue counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rue. #SUB#
Rue drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Warren dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Rue is working an open guard so Warren takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A combination from Warren does no damage. #T3#
Donk. Warren catches Rue right on the button with a cross.
Warren throws a series of punches but Rue avoids them all with ease.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Rue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Warren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warren is keeping the position for now.
Warren wants to stand up but Rue is controlling him.
Rue trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rue passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Rue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Warren bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rue moves away from the strike by Warren.
Rue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warren throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warren 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Warren!
Ben Warren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Maurice Rue stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mad respect for Buster, we had a good fight and I wish him all the best. I would also like to thank my fans for always being with me regardless of the outcome.'. |
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Event:
Trash boys 9
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen wants to clinch but Rue slips to the side#TD2#
and Rue counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hymen tries to kick Rue off but Rue keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rue wants to free his trapped foot but Hymen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hymen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rue on the ground.
Rue trying to control the action but Hymen is working from the bottom.
My spies in Clone's gym inform me that Rue has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rue might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hymen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rue trying to advance position but Hymen counters by regaining guard.
Rue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rue pushes down on Hymen 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rue prevents Hymen from standing back up.
Hymen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hymen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rue.
Hymen wants to get back to full guard but Rue has passed into side control.
Rue wants to control but Hymen is keeping him busy.
Hymen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2#
Rue wants to control but Hymen is keeping him busy.
Rue advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Rue is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hymen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hymen shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Rue throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hymen has his hands clasped together but Rue breaks the hold and Hymen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurice Rue! |
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Event:
Trash Boys 8
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Guy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rue tries for a takedown but Guy manages to get underhooks.
Rue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guy backwards. #BC#
Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guy duly obliges.
Rue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rue feints the counter takedown.
Rue is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rue circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy throws a series of punches but Rue moves out of range.
Rue drops his hands momentarily and Guy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Rue drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Guy does no damage. #T1##CL#
Guy takes the fight into the clinch.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rue looking for a takedown.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rue.
Sick Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rue.
Guy tries to circle away but Rue has him pinned against the cage.
Guy has had enough of the clinch but Rue keeps him there for the moment.
Rue is trying to drag Guy to the mat but Guy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rue is looking for a takedown.
Rue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Guy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rue is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guy to the mat. Guy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Guy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rue has Guy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rue looks winded!#T2#
Rue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Rue tries to counter it with a takedown but Guy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Guy drops Rue with a beautiful combination! Rue stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guy is looking for the KO!#ROC#Rue is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maurice Rue has been cut.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Rue feints the counter takedown.
BOOM! Guy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rue. Rue tries to recover but Guy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rue lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sick Guy!
Sick Guy retains his light heavyweight title!
Sick Guy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Trash Boys 5
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob lands with a shot to the body.
Rob falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Rue counters with a single leg into guard. Rob didn't expect that.
Rue advances to half guard.
Rob wants to improve his position but Rue is controlling well.
Rue wants to pass the guard but Rob is defending well.
Rue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rob tries to roll over but Rue keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rob for as long as he can get away with.
Rue has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Rob trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rue manages to pass to mount!
Rob is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Rue is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rob can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rue controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Rue has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rob is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurice Rue!
Healthy Rob was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, it's not like I really wanted to fight anyways. My opponent is racist so-.'. |
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Event:
Trash boys 3
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain shoots for a double leg takedown but Rue sprawls well. He's pushed McCain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCain shoots in looking for a takedown. Rue tries to sprawl out of it but McCain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but McCain is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Rue as McCain shoots in.
Maurice Rue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny McCain.
Rue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain with a poor takedown #TD#
and Rue counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCain!
Rue has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rue happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
McCain prevents Rue from moving into mount.
Rue controlling the position from side mount.
McCain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rue is trying to stand back up but McCain is controlling him
#T2#
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rue is looking to escape.
McCain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rue wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCain dives in and grabs Rue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rue pushes down on McCain's head and hops out.#TD2#
McCain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCain showed some decent athleticism there.
Rue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
McCain seems to be working for a kimura but Rue defends the submission attempt.
McCain looks winded!
McCain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rue defending well though.
Rue is trying to stand back up but McCain is controlling him
#T4#
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain throws a strike but Rue avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCain is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCain fails with the takedown.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCain sprawls and moves away.
Johnny McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
McCain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rue tries to kick McCain off in order to stand up. McCain Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny McCain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCain with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Rue counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rue is standing up over McCain. McCain looks to escape but Rue dives into side control.
#REVB#
Rue staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McCain is trying to improve his position.
Rue is putting a hurting on McCain here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnny McCain has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCain tries to buck Rue off but Rue is having none of it.
McCain is breathing heavily.
McCain wants to get back to his feet but Rue drags him back down.
Rue is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
McCain wants to control but Rue postures up.
Rue looks up at the clock and then as McCain takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rue smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rue is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rue works to advance to full mount. McCain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rue controlling from mount.
Rue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?#T3#
Rue avoids the attempt from McCain to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rue cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rue lands a big shot there that rocks McCain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rue looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Rue scoring with strikes but McCain is staying in there.
Rue controlling from mount.
Rue won't let McCain get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Rue dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCain with a poor takedown #TD#
so Rue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Rue showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rue is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
McCain wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rue appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maurice Rue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny McCain.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rue's waist but Rue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCain off to one side.
McCain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Rue counters with a takedown into side control.
McCain tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rue controlling from mount.
Rue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Rue lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCain hang on?
Rue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rue's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Rue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rue has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Rue! |
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Event:
Trash Boys 1
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobos throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rue counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lobos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lobos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rue stands and throws Lobos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rue controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobos is looking for a sweep.
Lobos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rue on the ground.
Rue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lobos!
Rue controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Rue 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.
Lobos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rue controlling the pace for now.
Lobos stops Rue from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Rue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rue seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lobos is holding on tight.
Lobos is working to get back to half guard.
Rue controlling from mount.
Rue is continuing to stall.
Rue is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rue trying to control but Lobos is having none of it.
Lobos has given up his back. Will we see Rue going for some submissions?
#T2#
Rue tries to get the hooks in deep but Lobos pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Lobos fending off the submission attempt from Rue.
Rue controlling well, preventing Lobos from escaping the position.
Lobos is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lobos is defending well though. Rue let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Rue has the hooks in. Lobos is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Rue passes his arm under Lobos's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Lobos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Rue!
The defeated Jack Lobos had this to say: 'Sorry Mom'. |
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