PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Winslow (ranked 4396 p4p, 4286 weight class) and Anthony Ruiz (ranked 518 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Winslow
vs
Ruiz

178 cm
24
192
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
184
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ephraim Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz.

Winslow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winslow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Winslow is looking for a kimura here.
Winslow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winslow is looking for a kimura but Ruiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winslow to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winslow in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Winslow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Winslow throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Winslow is looking for a kimura but Ruiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winslow to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winslow tries to pass to full mount but Ruiz defends it.

Winslow is working for a kimura but Ruiz is defending it quite comfortably.

Winslow is looking for a kimura here.

Ruiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Winslow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiz defends the submission attempt.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winslow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Winslow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruiz defends it well.
Winslow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winslow working over Ruiz with some ground and pound. Ruiz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winslow is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it.
Winslow trying to control the pace.
Winslow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winslow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ephraim Winslow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ruiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winslow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winslow tries to clinch up.
Winslow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Winslow's head.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Winslow moves out of range easily.
Winslow takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Ephraim Winslow has been cut.
Ruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruiz throws a head kick that Winslow semi-blocks.
Ruiz stuns Winslow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winslow takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiz scoring well with a low kick there.

Ruiz forces Winslow back against the cage and clinches.
Ruiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Winslow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiz wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but Ruiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winslow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruiz smiles and moves away.
Ruiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winslow blocks a head kick by Ruiz.
Anthony Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winslow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Winslow gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winslow uses his free foot to push down on Ruiz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruiz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow content just to control the position here.

Winslow wants to finish this one by submission but Ruiz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winslow.
Winslow content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Winslow looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruiz defends it well.
Winslow seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruiz is holding on tight.
Ruiz is in a horrible position here. Winslow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ruiz tries to hold on but Winslow postures up.
Winslow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruiz hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Winslow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Winslow shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruiz's guard.
Winslow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Winslow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Winslow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winslow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Winslow is working for a submission of some sort.
Winslow content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz trying to control but Winslow postures up.
Winslow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruiz!
Winslow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Ruiz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow unloading with bombs!
Ruiz tries to control Winslow's body but Winslow pushes him off. Ruiz squirms to his side and now Winslow has his back!

Ruiz won't enjoy being in this position. Winslow looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ruiz is tapping - it's over boys! Winslow picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ephraim Winslow!