Looks like IFL Superfight is shaping up to be about as exciting as Spinks vs Taylor.
THE BOO BIRDS ARE OUT....
Superfight: Marco Ruas vs. Maurice Smith
R1- A brief feeling out process starts the fight. Ruas lands a leg kick. Smith is moving toward Ruas, neither fighter is throwing many punches and the crowd starts to boo. Neither fighter is willing to let his hands go, both are looking for their opponent to make a mistake. They go to a clinch, which ends up going to the ground, with Ruas on top in Smith’s half guard. Ruas is simply laying on top of Smith; he seems content to let the round end without much action. Round to Ruas, but nothing really transpired.
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R2- Ruas throws a combo that is deflected, and eventually secures a takedown out of the clinch. He's a bit more active on the ground now, but is still working at a very methodical pace. Ruas has landed a few minor shots, but nothing that even slightly damages Smith. More inactivity on the ground follows, and the crowd is clamoring for a stand up by the ref. The round ends to a chorus of boos.
BUT WAIT......it gets better.....
R2- Ruas throws a combo that is deflected, and eventually secures a takedown out of the clinch. He’s a bit more active on the ground now, but is still working at a very methodical pace. Ruas has landed a few minor shots, but nothing that even slightly damages Smith. More inactivity on the ground follows, and the crowd is clamoring for a stand up by the ref. The round ends to a chorus of boos
....I mean honestly, as a fan of both sports, I dont see the satisfaction behind posting about shitty fights. Due to the overwhelming amounts of boxing sucks threads, I expected to feel somehow pleased, but sadly, nothing yet. Still 1 more round I think so maybe I will soon understand ...........
"worst match up ever!"
Bernardo and Takada disagree
R3- Smith lands a left that connects to Ruas’ jaw,and the fight goes back into a clinch. The ref re-starts the fight, and Smith lands a leg kick, then back into the clinch again. After some positioning, Ruas gets a leg, and gets Smith back down to the mat. Ruas is in Smith’s half guard, and he is utilizing the lay-and-pray strategy, much to the dismay of the crowd. Eventually Ruas attempts something that resembles a side choke, and the round ends.
I've never seen Ruas in a fight that didn't bore the hell out of me.
Welp...Round 4 sounded ok...Congrats to Mo and his fat ass...:)
Anyways, it happens. makes me appreciate the good and great fights in boxing and MMA even more.
When the IFL goes under, 120 professional fighters will be unemployed.
Its unfortuante that Mo and Ruas never saw the type paydays that guys of their talent would receive these days in their primes. Kinda sad when u think about it.
nice pbp Joey.............