Post by The Sandmen on May 3, 2013 16:00:14 GMT -5
Don Frye is the favourite fighter of the crowd at SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario).
Don Frye is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Ruas while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Predator and Ruas move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ruas cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Ruas moves backwards and circles around Don Frye.
Marco Ruas throws an uppercut
The Predator slips it.
Ruas decides to launch some tentative punches
The Predator launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Ruas with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The Predator's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Mouth
Ruas jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
The Predator sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Incredible haymaker from Don Frye!
It misses by a mile.
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Inside leg kick from Ruas
that lands on Don Frye's leg.
Don Frye tries a middle kick
Ruas blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Ruas launches a stiff jab!
The Predator ducks that one.
Ruas looks to be in very good shape.
Inside leg kick from Ruas
that goes awry.
The Predator wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Predator moves forward and holds Ruas
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Ruas's face while in the clinch!
Ruas pushes Don Frye with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Middle kick from Ruas.
The kick just misses.
Good front kick from Ruas!
Don Frye blocks
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
Superb haymaker by The Predator
Ruas manages to move aside
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Marco Ruas doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Ruas moves to shoot
The Predator misses a knee.
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Marco Ruas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Predator is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Marco Ruas is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Ruas
He is not able to do it
Marco Ruas is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Ruas is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Good looking punches from Marco Ruas on the ground
They could take their toll on The Predator.
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Nose
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ruas's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Ruas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Predator leans and gets Marco Ruas's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Ruas is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye isolates Marco Ruas's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marco Ruas is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Marco Ruas moves to half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Don Frye cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Don Frye is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Predator drills Marco Ruas's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ruas has a small cut in his Nose
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Don Frye pushes Marco Ruas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Don Frye on the ground
They could take their toll on Ruas.
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Don Frye doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Predator's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over The Predator
Marco Ruas tries a kimura
The Predator breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
The Predator tries an armbar from the bottom!
Marco Ruas breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Predator.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Marco Ruas.
The Predator deflects it.
The Predator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Don Frye
tags Ruas.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Don Frye jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Predator fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ruas sprawls and remains on his feet.
Don Frye tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Don Frye who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Marco Ruas
well done Ruas falls hard on the mat
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Ruas tries to hit Don Frye with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. The Predator steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Don Frye decides to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas didn't see that coming. The Predator is in open guard over Ruas now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Don Frye slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Don Frye slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Don Frye is on his feet again.
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Don Frye creates space and allows Marco Ruas to stand up.
Ruas climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Don Frye takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Predator dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Ruas from the ground!
The Predator pushes Marco Ruas and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Don Frye and Ruas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Don Frye tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Don Frye who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye postures up and launches another series of punches!
Ruas pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Don Frye's offensive.
Ruas is trying to counter now!
Ruas gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Don Frye doesn't let Marco Ruas get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Predator circles out and slips free of Marco Ruas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Don Frye attempts a sweep single...
Don Frye catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Predator.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Don Frye tries to take advantage...
The Predator tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Don Frye is on his feet again.
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas kicks his legs trying to keep Don Frye away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ruas climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Marco Ruas and The Predator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Marco Ruas tries a middle kick
The Predator blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Predator Hyper-extended his arm
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Ruas with a double overhooks!
Solid low kick from Don Frye.
Ruas deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
The Predator attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Ruas's kick.
Don Frye attempts a sweep single...
Don Frye catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Predator.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Ruas
Don Frye tries to better his position on the ground...
The Predator breaks the closed guard of Marco Ruas and moves to half guard
Don Frye is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Terrible one sided match... Ruas was not ready to fight a fighter of Don Frye caliber.
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Don Frye keeps control and remains in side mount.
Don Frye is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Don Frye pushes Marco Ruas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Ruas misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator leans back...
He clobbers Marco Ruas's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Marco Ruas seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Don Frye!
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye positions himself and tries to finish this!
Don Frye storms Marco Ruas's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Marco Ruas to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Don Frye has left Ruas laying flat on the mat!
Ruas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Left cheek
Winner is Don Frye by KO (GnP) at 4:48 Round 2
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 242 s
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 286 s
I almost picked Ruas for this because I thought Frye would stand and bang with him. He did not, and exploited Ruas weakness with takedowns and got the win. Fair strategy I suppose.
Don Frye is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Ruas while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Predator and Ruas move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ruas cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Ruas moves backwards and circles around Don Frye.
Marco Ruas throws an uppercut
The Predator slips it.
Ruas decides to launch some tentative punches
The Predator launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Ruas with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The Predator's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Mouth
Ruas jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
The Predator sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Incredible haymaker from Don Frye!
It misses by a mile.
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Inside leg kick from Ruas
that lands on Don Frye's leg.
Don Frye tries a middle kick
Ruas blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Ruas launches a stiff jab!
The Predator ducks that one.
Ruas looks to be in very good shape.
Inside leg kick from Ruas
that goes awry.
The Predator wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Predator moves forward and holds Ruas
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Ruas's face while in the clinch!
Ruas pushes Don Frye with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Middle kick from Ruas.
The kick just misses.
Good front kick from Ruas!
Don Frye blocks
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
Superb haymaker by The Predator
Ruas manages to move aside
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Marco Ruas doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Ruas moves to shoot
The Predator misses a knee.
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Marco Ruas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Predator is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Marco Ruas is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Ruas
He is not able to do it
Marco Ruas is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Ruas is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Good looking punches from Marco Ruas on the ground
They could take their toll on The Predator.
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Nose
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ruas's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Ruas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Predator leans and gets Marco Ruas's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over The Predator
Ruas is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye isolates Marco Ruas's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marco Ruas is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Marco Ruas moves to half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Don Frye cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Don Frye is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Predator drills Marco Ruas's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ruas has a small cut in his Nose
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Don Frye pushes Marco Ruas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Don Frye on the ground
They could take their toll on Ruas.
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Don Frye doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Predator's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over The Predator
Marco Ruas tries a kimura
The Predator breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
The Predator tries an armbar from the bottom!
Marco Ruas breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Predator.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Marco Ruas.
The Predator deflects it.
The Predator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Don Frye
tags Ruas.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Don Frye jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Predator fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ruas sprawls and remains on his feet.
Don Frye tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Don Frye who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Marco Ruas
well done Ruas falls hard on the mat
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Ruas tries to hit Don Frye with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. The Predator steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Don Frye decides to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas didn't see that coming. The Predator is in open guard over Ruas now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Don Frye slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Don Frye slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Don Frye is on his feet again.
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Don Frye creates space and allows Marco Ruas to stand up.
Ruas climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Don Frye takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Predator dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Ruas from the ground!
The Predator pushes Marco Ruas and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Don Frye and Ruas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Don Frye tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Don Frye who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye postures up and launches another series of punches!
Ruas pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Don Frye's offensive.
Ruas is trying to counter now!
Ruas gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Don Frye doesn't let Marco Ruas get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Predator circles out and slips free of Marco Ruas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Don Frye attempts a sweep single...
Don Frye catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Predator.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Don Frye tries to take advantage...
The Predator tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Don Frye is on his feet again.
The Predator is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas kicks his legs trying to keep Don Frye away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ruas climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Marco Ruas and The Predator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Marco Ruas tries a middle kick
The Predator blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Predator Hyper-extended his arm
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Ruas with a double overhooks!
Solid low kick from Don Frye.
Ruas deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
The Predator attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Ruas's kick.
Don Frye attempts a sweep single...
Don Frye catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Predator.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Ruas
Don Frye tries to better his position on the ground...
The Predator breaks the closed guard of Marco Ruas and moves to half guard
Don Frye is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Terrible one sided match... Ruas was not ready to fight a fighter of Don Frye caliber.
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Don Frye keeps control and remains in side mount.
Don Frye is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Don Frye pushes Marco Ruas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Ruas misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator leans back...
He clobbers Marco Ruas's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Marco Ruas seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Don Frye!
Don Frye is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Don Frye positions himself and tries to finish this!
Don Frye storms Marco Ruas's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Marco Ruas to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Don Frye has left Ruas laying flat on the mat!
Ruas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Left cheek
Winner is Don Frye by KO (GnP) at 4:48 Round 2
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 242 s
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 286 s
I almost picked Ruas for this because I thought Frye would stand and bang with him. He did not, and exploited Ruas weakness with takedowns and got the win. Fair strategy I suppose.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!