Andy Ruiz v Chris Arreola card Saturday

Firstly have to say man I do not like this fight ;D. Basically they're just cashing all in on the all Mexico Cinco de Mayo week festivities. Hey all the power to ya but off top Arreola doesn't need to be taking anymore punches. And Ruiz is one fight removed from -the- unified heavyweight championship. But alright I'll stop bitchin :-X. Ruiz has been in serious training and has shed 30+ lbs looking to make a showcase return with the division still very much in flux. No doubt Arreola will realize it's another of his 'last' chances and look to go to absolute war similar to last time out with Kownacki. Very plausible he does very well in the first few rounds behind the heavy jab but if the hand speed, beard and combination punching of Ruiz are still at pre and post AJ levels I think he'll do a lawnmower job on Chris by midway to late. That war torn puffy mug is made for mashing up. But question is..can a guy lose too much weight trying to reinvent themselves? How's that punch resistance hold up. Does machismo make Ruiz feed off the crown and event and welcome some careless exchanges. I don't plan to buy it but will wait and see how the morning goes. But putting the main event card on secluded ppv and not a premium spot on free FOX primetime tv with the prelims is just dumb.

Actually a couple of nice undercard fights that should be solid. Sebastian Fundora v Jorge Cota at 154. Eduardo 'Zurdito' Ramirez gets a deserved crack at an interim title v Isaac Avelar and Omar Figueroa Jr v Abel Ramos has fire fight written all over it. Oh and if the purse strings are too tight we can all catch Erislandry Lara fighting for his 100th 'regular' wBa trinket on the cable prelim portion of the FOX broadcast ;D.

War torn puffy mug deserves a round of applause. It's a cynical Cinco cashin like you say but I'm going to tune in. I managed to miss the last DAZN card recently because it was on earlier than normal so I'm even going to check the time on this one.

Have to say Arreola put in that work. Dude weighed in 228lbs lowest of entire career :-X.

I'm pulling for the upset. Andy was looking for an easy win against a high profile punching bag. He will look kinda bad trying to backpeddle or use movement. He stands & trade, I'm pulling for a wildslugfest - Andy gets cut. Arreola on a technical decision!

Upset the applecart Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absoluteoy no intention of paying for this, but looking firward to seeing the revamped Ruiz. I like him, but he's got a lot to prove and Arreola isn't going to help him answer all the questions.

Lara with the one-punch 1st round KO over the poor kid nicknamed 'Cornflake' :-X. Not something he's known for but the gap in levels was glaring right at the bell. Eduardo Ramirez looked superb dropping and rocking Isaac Avelar for the TKO in 3rd. Outdoor arena too, love those.

Quality start to Fundora v Cota exchanging up close. Fundora at 6'6 and inside fighting is just freaky. Cota tossing bombs just to reach him.

Cotas flesh and faculties don't look long for this into the 5th. Tough guy but Fundora chopping uppercut shots inside chewing him up.

Was a good stoppage Cota was being dismantled badly, clearly short circuited. Brian Kenny is falling off his bar stool looking for controversy here.

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

Have to say Arreola put in that work. Dude weighed in 228lbs lowest of entire career :-X.

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Ten years too late :S... I like Arreola, but I think he reacted badly to the vitali loss and just got fatter..

Figueroa doing that awkward bob and weave crossed guard thing trying to stay on the chest of Ramos. Ramos little better looking for opening and stabbing straights to body early 3rd.

Figueroa looked lost on the end of the combos by rounds end. Best round and figuring style out a bit

Arreola's mug does not look puffy, at least when he's gloving up. Things may change later.

Good evening anyway.

Kenny has been trolling this new announcer chick for the last two cards :-X. Girl pronounced Lennox Len'ox one time and hasn't heard the end of it ;D.

Ramos doing a number on him in 4th. Teeing up great timing combos and Figueroa reduced to 1 counter bombs.

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Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing

Arreola's mug does not look puffy, at least when he's gloving up. Things may change later.

Good evening anyway.

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Best shape of his career no doubt. Goosen has helped big in that regard.

Left eye of Figueroa is slamming shut and no answers for him in 5th. Beat up that round. Ramos fighting a top notch tempo.

Starting to wonder who is looking out for Figueroa. Literally no game plan just standing up front and taking these. Trying to play more cagey and clever than he actually is here. Getting hurt bad

Alright well smart. Corner waves it off Figueroa spitting up blood. Just done on that stool after 6th

Being honest didn't envision that fashion or outcome going in. Fun harsh fight. Main next..hide the Snickers Andy

I'm disappointed that Goosen doesn't have a Hawaiian shirt on. Looks like he's got Grindr on his phone tonight.

Gotta say that 'live' crowd is a sign of what this sport has really missed in covid'ville. Nice to see it. Jimmy Lennon out here dressed like a 70's game show host ;D

This may be ugly or may be good but these two are about to swap. Make it short and sweet!

It's even weirder now that Ruiz has lost the perfect round shape :cwm13:. That hand speed is all over Chris

Arreola being smart trying to pick spots when he come's on...OHhhhhh Ruiz caught and dropped, up though :o

Definitely caught him clean, Arreola with the timing! Dang Chris opening up as he walks on and tagged him again. Old man picking his bombs had him buzzed.

:o Ruiz hurt bad again in 3rd. Wobbling all over Chris bringing the fooking power counters! Weird as shat seeing the power boxing from the ol sealion

Ruiz did well not to go from that hook on replay. Brutal shot

Arreola boxing Ruiz less reckless getting close. Big breath taken by Arreola both slowed a bit in 4th, Ruiz trying to center his head and find an approach.

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

Ruiz did well not to go from that hook on replay. Brutal shot

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Thanks for the rbr so far. Not watching it... but surprised like most everyone else at what's going on.

Ruiz pushing the jabs Chris all about the counter bricks. Can think of 1001 things I thought I wouldn't see in years. Arreola fighting smarter and out boxing Ruiz one fight removed from unified title is one. Looks like he's reverting to coming in a bit now in 6th though. Ruiz better boxing end of round

Andy has sharpened up in early 7th. Stabbing body and sitting down on right hand counter of his own now. Arreola has stopped reversing eats whipping left hook counter from Ruiz and shakes his head. Best round for Ruiz needs much more of it.

Yep Chris going for the walk in war now. Tale of two fights. Ruiz had him wobbled mid 8th. Andy sharp

Richard steele gives 8th to Arreola :wisesmilie: . Somewhere Razor Ruddock kicks his tv

Have Ruiz last 3 round. If anything Arreola need to go back to what brought him. Think he can clearly hurt Ruiz but being picked apart now

Come on Spicoli, tell me the applecart is leaning on its side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ruiz fluid combo strafing here to start 11th. All in all turned into a helluva back and forth scrap. Ruiz not taking shots all that well but who knows. Huge moments for both going in final round!

I like Andy, but c'mon Chris one more KD....tell us @Spicoli!!!

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Originally Posted by SlimTrae

Come on Spicoli, tell me the applecart is leaning on its side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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;D Miracle 12th do happen but you only have 90 seconds. Arreola fights until he's 50 off this

These dudes laid it all out tonight...dare I say it. Great fight :-X. Honestly don't care who won. Total ebb and flow both rocked. Ruiz should edge it but step sideways at best. Credit Arreola raised his game big and doubters gonna doubt :p.

Scores 117-110...118-109 x2 Ruiz unam

absooooooolute horse shat cards. Ruiz won but come tfon.

wow, those scores with a KD...

I stated last year Ruiz will never again get close to the big dance again, but maybe if any champ is looking for a safe payday, they may see this fight as a reason to pick Andy?