PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie September (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Slayed. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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.

Rua
vs
September

185 cm
27
205 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie September!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua avoids the body shot from September.
September swings and misses with a hook to the body.
September throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - September coming out on top.
Rua lands a two punch combo.
September misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and September counters with a left to the body.
September just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and September counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
enabling September to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and September counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua misses with a hook
and September counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua misses with a right hand
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rua misses with a body punch
and September counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and September counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a one-two to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
September works Rua's body with a nice hook.
September swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
September scores with a jab to the jaw.
September connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
September lands with a shot to the body.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and September counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by September as he connects with a hook.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
September cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
September sizes up Rua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
September throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
September lands with a good body shot.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and September counters with a straight right hand.
September's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
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.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and September counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
September lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
September fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
September catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
The crowd cheers as September lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from September finds it's way through Rua's defenses.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
September connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
September lands a body shot.
September is working the combinations to good effect here.
September works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie September dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters with a straight right hand.
Rua misses with a body shot
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua misses with a jab to the body
and September counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charlie September seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from September.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and September counters with a nice body shot.
September's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
September jabs at Rua's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
September throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
enabling September to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
September 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 misses with a double jab
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
Charlie September is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
September digs a good hook to Rua's body.
September lands a jab to the nose.
Rua misses with a double jab
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
September lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by September.
Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a hook
and September counters with a lovely shot to the body.
September throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
September works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
September throws a good cross that connects.
September moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from September finds it's way through Rua's defenses.
September throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
September misses with a few strikes there.
Rua misses with a hook to the body
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua misses with a combination
and September cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
September throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
September cracks Rua with a good jab.
Rua shoots and misses
and September counters with a two punch combo.
September tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from September.
September works Rua's body with a nice hook.
September digs a good hook to Rua's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
September throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
September connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua misses with a body shot
and September connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua misses with a hook
and September counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
September dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
September scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
September lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from September.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie September showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
September throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a straight right hand.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and September counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rua might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
September scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and September counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
September uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and September connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rua scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
September clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
September connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
September scores with a jab to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and September counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and September connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and September connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and September counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and September counters with a straight right hand.
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rua misses with a body shot
and September counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charlie September is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
September scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and September counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and September counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
September lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
September throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
September fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
September uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
September moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
September throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
September scores with a jab.
September scores with a shot to the body.
September throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
September cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
September lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
September scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
September lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. September checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
September scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
September scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
September cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
September connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.
September's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
September thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
No joy there for September, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
September swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.
September jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
September scores with a jab to the jaw.
September cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rua misses with a left hand
and September counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie September comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well September 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie September!