PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Ruuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Vabbutori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ruuti
vs
Vabbutori

203 cm
25
174 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Ruuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberto Vabbutori!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruuti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vabbutori avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruuti lands a high kick!

It looks like Alberto Vabbutori has been cut.
Ruuti throws a push kick but Vabbutori slaps the foot to one side.
Ruuti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vabbutori fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruuti avoids it really well and circles away.
Vabbutori fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruuti in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vabbutori. That's going to slow Ruuti down.
Vabbutori throws a head kick that misses.

Ruuti gets caught flat footed, as Vabbutori shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vabbutori trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruuti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vabbutori postures up in Ruuti's guard and throws a big left but Ruuti blocks it.
Vabbutori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruuti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vabbutori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruuti is keeping the position for now.
Vabbutori trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruuti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vabbutori gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vabbutori tries to bum rush Ruuti with a series of wild strikes but Ruuti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vabbutori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruuti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vabbutori shoots in for a takedown but Ruuti shows good takedown defense.
Ruuti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim Ruuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Vabbutori.
Vabbutori misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vabbutori is defended easily by Ruuti.

Vabbutori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruuti, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruuti wants a takedown.

Vabbutori decides to pull guard.
Vabbutori has Ruuti pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruuti is controlling him.

Ruuti stands and steps away. Vabbutori gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruuti throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruuti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vabbutori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ruuti is breathing heavily.
Vabbutori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruuti pinned against the cage. Ruuti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vabbutori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruuti pinned against the cage. Ruuti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori closes the distance and clinches up with Ruuti, looking for a takedown. Vabbutori pushes Ruuti against the cage but Ruuti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alberto Vabbutori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruuti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vabbutori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruuti is looking to control Vabbutori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruuti avoid being mounted?
Vabbutori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Vabbutori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Vabbutori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vabbutori lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Vabbutori shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruuti trying to keep a closed guard but Vabbutori is proving a slippery customer.
Vabbutori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruuti trying to strike off his back.
Vabbutori prevents Ruuti from getting back to his feet.
Vabbutori looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vabbutori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruuti trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vabbutori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruuti misses with a head kick.
Kim Ruuti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vabbutori tries to clinch up but Ruuti circles away and keeps his distance.

Vabbutori feints and as Ruuti raises his hands in defense, Vabbutori changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vabbutori wants to stand but Ruuti is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruuti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vabbutori looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori looking to sit in guard and control but Ruuti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruuti stopping the sweep attempt from Vabbutori.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ruuti stands up and waves to Vabbutori to follow him.
Vabbutori goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Kim Ruuti has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vabbutori fails with the takedown.
Vabbutori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Vabbutori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Vabbutori forces Ruuti back against the cage and clinches.
Vabbutori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Vabbutori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Ruuti is predictable there

and Vabbutori counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vabbutori.
Ruuti can't get the takedown.
Vabbutori unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Vabbutori manages to break the clinch.
Vabbutori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vabbutori closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruuti circles away.
Vabbutori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vabbutori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruuti is fending him off so far but Vabbutori persists. Nope, Ruuti circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Ruuti.
Vabbutori fails with the takedown.
Kim Ruuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Vabbutori.
Vabbutori misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vabbutori shoots in but Ruuti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vabbutori.
Vabbutori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vabbutori!
Vabbutori tries to bum rush Ruuti with a series of wild strikes but Ruuti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vabbutori throws a one two combo.

Vabbutori shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruuti wants to control but Vabbutori is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori is taking a breather. Ruuti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vabbutori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vabbutori seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vabbutori gets to his feet. Ruuti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ruuti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ruuti avoids the head kick by Vabbutori.
Vabbutori tries to bum rush Ruuti with a series of wild strikes but Ruuti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vabbutori misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim Ruuti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vabbutori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vabbutori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruuti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vabbutori somewhat.
Vabbutori throws a combination. Ruuti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vabbutori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vabbutori shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruuti sprawls well. He's pushed Vabbutori's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid body kick from Vabbutori.
Ruuti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruuti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vabbutori.

Vabbutori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Vabbutori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vabbutori has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Alberto Vabbutori!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Alberto Vabbutori!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Alberto Vabbutori!

Alberto Vabbutori wins by unanimous decision!