PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ubereem Rua (ranked 5039 p4p, 4651 weight class) and Basuki Tjahja Purnama (ranked 0 p4p, 474 weight class). Ubereem Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rua
vs
Tjahja Purnama

170 cm
18
144
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubereem Rua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rua tries for a takedown but Tjahja Purnama circles away easily
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tjahja Purnama jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tjahja Purnama lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Tjahja Purnama.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubereem Rua . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tjahja Purnama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tjahja Purnama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under a wild hook from Rua .
Tjahja Purnama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rua walks into a left hand.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Tjahja Purnama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Tjahja Purnama.
A little jabbing left from Tjahja Purnama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tjahja Purnama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rua on the side of the head.

Rua gets a clinch.

Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua 's head backwards.
Rua misses with a combination
and Tjahja Purnama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tjahja Purnama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a nice right hand.
Tjahja Purnama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua .
Tjahja Purnama lands the left hand.
Tjahja Purnama stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua . Rua gets slowly back to his feet.

Rua has managed to clinch.
Rua jumps guard but Tjahja Purnama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tjahja Purnama walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tjahja Purnama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tjahja Purnama swivels and escapes.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua .
Tjahja Purnama lands with a hook. Rua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a body shot.
Tjahja Purnama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Tjahja Purnama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua . Tjahja Purnama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Tjahja Purnama does it's job there.
Tjahja Purnama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua closes the distance but Tjahja Purnama moves to the side
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basuki Tjahja Purnama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rua tries to clinch up but Tjahja Purnama circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Tjahja Purnama pushes him off.
Rua dives in and grabs Tjahja Purnama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tjahja Purnama pushes down on Rua 's head and hops out.
Tjahja Purnama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubereem Rua . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rua dives in and scores a takedown into Tjahja Purnama's guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tjahja Purnama manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Rua is working an open guard so Tjahja Purnama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rua tries to clinch but Tjahja Purnama moves away
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua closes the distance but Tjahja Purnama moves to the side
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tjahja Purnama tests Rua 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tjahja Purnama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua 's head.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Tjahja Purnama, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Tjahja Purnama against the cage but Tjahja Purnama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tjahja Purnama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ubereem Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua swings for the body but Tjahja Purnama moves out of range.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tjahja Purnama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tjahja Purnama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua .
Tjahja Purnama throws out a counter right but Rua avoids it with no problem.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Tjahja Purnama catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Tjahja Purnama lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Tjahja Purnama. Beautiful body shot.

Rua drives through with a takedown into Tjahja Purnama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Tjahja Purnama has his feet on Rua 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua darts in looking for a takedown but Tjahja Purnama gets double underhooks and turns Rua into the cage.
Tjahja Purnama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tjahja Purnama jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama lands a jab.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tjahja Purnama lands a head shot.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basuki Tjahja Purnama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Tjahja Purnama there.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua dives in and grabs Tjahja Purnama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tjahja Purnama pushes down on Rua 's head and hops out.
Rua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubereem Rua . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Tjahja Purnama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tjahja Purnama leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua 's head backwards.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tjahja Purnama moves into range and connects with a jab.

Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tjahja Purnama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua trying to control the action but Tjahja Purnama is working from the bottom.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama won't allow Rua to pass to mount.
Rua prevents Tjahja Purnama from standing back up.
Rua is just content to waste time from the top position. Tjahja Purnama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Tjahja Purnama is keeping the position.

Tjahja Purnama pushes Rua off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tjahja Purnama defends it nicely.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a jab to the head.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Tjahja Purnama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tjahja Purnama to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tjahja Purnama with a jab.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Tjahja Purnama cracks a nice hook into Rua 's ribs.
Rua walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tjahja Purnama connects with a body shot.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Tjahja Purnama, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Tjahja Purnama against the cage but Tjahja Purnama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basuki Tjahja Purnama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tjahja Purnama 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!

Basuki Tjahja Purnama wins by unanimous decision!