PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ruchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boy
vs
Ruchenko

223 cm
22
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

224 cm
27
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, White Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Ruchenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Ruchenko on that attempt.
Boy throws a series of punches but Ruchenko avoids them all with ease.

Ruchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruchenko shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Ruchenko.
Boy misses with a double jab

and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruchenko slows down the pace here.
Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Ruchenko stalling the fight.
Boy tries to break free but Ruchenko pushes him back against the cage.
Ruchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy throws a combination that misses

and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruchenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergei Ruchenko.
Boy throws a series of punches but Ruchenko moves out of range.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ruchenko.
Ruchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.
White Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Ruchenko moves out of range as Boy throws a body kick.
Ruchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boy.

Ruchenko drives through and clinches with Boy against the cage.

Ruchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ruchenko darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Ruchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boy tries to circle away but Ruchenko has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchenko.
Ruchenko slips a jab from Boy.

Ruchenko forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Ruchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Ruchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruchenko counters with a left to the body.
Boy misses with a combination

and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Boy.

It looks like Sergei Ruchenko has been cut.
Boy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruchenko connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ruchenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruchenko.
Ruchenko leaning against his opponent.

Ruchenko breaks from the clinch.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ruchenko moves into the clinch.

Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ruchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Ruchenko has the dominant position.
Ruchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruchenko stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruchenko momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ruchenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Boy wants to break free but Ruchenko has control.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy scores with a nice head shot.

That has opened up Sergei Ruchenko's cut even more.

Ruchenko clinches with his opponent.

Ruchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruchenko misses with a few strikes there.

Oooooh!!! Boy has knocked Ruchenko down with a huge combo! Boy steps away and waves a wobbly Ruchenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

White Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ruchenko's cut.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.

Ruchenko has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruchenko.
Boy blocks an elbow strike from Ruchenko.
Boy being controlled against the cage.
Ruchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Ruchenko taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchenko throws a head punch that misses.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruchenko slips a jab and a cross from Boy.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Ruchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to move into range but Ruchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruchenko avoids a kick to the body.

Ruchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Ruchenko is controlling him.
Ruchenko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ruchenko.
Ruchenko digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.

Ruchenko manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Ruchenko gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruchenko leaning his opponent against the cage.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruchenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruchenko is breathing heavily.
Ruchenko tries to clinch up.

Boy drops Ruchenko with a beautiful combination! Ruchenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boy is looking for the KO!

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!
Ruchenko ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boy tries to bum rush Ruchenko with a series of wild strikes but Ruchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
Ruchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ruchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Ruchenko is controlling the position.
Ruchenko controlling the action here for a moment.

Ruchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ruchenko closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Ruchenko keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruchenko misses with a body punch.

Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruchenko tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ruchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Ruchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Ruchenko breaks from the clinch.
Ruchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boy is fending him off so far but Ruchenko persists. Nope, Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
White Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ruchenko.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy throws a right and a left that Ruchenko avoids nicely.
Boy looks to land a combination but Ruchenko avoids it well.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four 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.
Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

The cut above Sergei Ruchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boy closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Sergei Ruchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Ruchenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Ruchenko gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruchenko staying out of range there.
A combination from Boy does no damage.

Ruchenko darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Ruchenko stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergei Ruchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ruchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ruchenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruchenko.

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

Ruchenko moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy jumps guard but Ruchenko stands there with Boy around his waist. Boy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruchenko has double underhooks.
Ruchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruchenko.
Ruchenko pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruchenko pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Ruchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Ruchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.
Ruchenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Boy tries to circle away but Ruchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Ruchenko cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruchenko.
Ruchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Ruchenko misses with some punches.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ruchenko moves into range and clinches up with Boy.

Ruchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

Ruchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Ruchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruchenko gets through Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Ruchenko breaks from the clinch.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruchenko.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Boy throws a right and a left that Ruchenko avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Boy.

Ruchenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruchenko misses with a punch to the body.

Ruchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ruchenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruchenko.

Ruchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ruchenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boy!
Ruchenko looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruchenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Ruchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Ruchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Ruchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boy being controlled against the cage.

Ruchenko manages to break the clinch.
Boy looks to land a combination but Ruchenko avoids it well.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ruchenko moves into the clinch.
Ruchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Ruchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boy looks to land a combination. Ruchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ruchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!