PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Rugowski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rugowski
vs
Lacerda

225 cm
30
277 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

198 cm
30
255 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski throws a body punch but Lacerda moves out of range.
Lacerda moves forwards but Rugowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Genival Lacerda has been cut.

Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Lacerda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rugowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rugowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lacerda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rugowski uses from the top position.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lacerda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rugowski controls the pace.
Lacerda keeping moving, preventing Rugowski from controlling successfully.

Rugowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lacerda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rugowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rugowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rugowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genival Lacerda.
Lacerda fails with the takedown.
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!
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacerda misses with a takedown
and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rugowski as he avoids it easily.
Rugowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Lacerda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lacerda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rugowski counters with a head kick that drops Lacerda to the mat! Lacerda scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugowski is looking to clinch.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rugowski but Rugowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rugowski stuffs the takedown.
Rugowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Rugowski rushes Lacerda and presses him up against the cage.
Rugowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacerda backwards.
Lacerda has a couple of punches blocked by Rugowski.
Lacerda wants a takedown but no success here.
Rugowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rugowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda is trying to pull guard but Rugowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacerda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rugowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rugowski lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Rugowski as Lacerda shoots in.
Lacerda closes the distance and clinches up with Rugowski, looking for a takedown. Lacerda pushes Rugowski against the cage but Rugowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Rugowski instigates a clinch.
Lacerda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rugowski leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Rugowski.
Lacerda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rugowski after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Rugowski on the inside.
Rugowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Rugowski breaks from the clinch.
Lacerda shoots in for a double leg but Rugowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lacerda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rugowski counter with a right hand.
Lacerda looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
Lacerda shoots in but no luck this time.
Rugowski throws a body punch but Lacerda moves out of range.
Rugowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacerda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacerda fails to land with a series of punches.
Rugowski tries to clinch there but Lacerda circles away.

Rugowski has closed the distance and engaged Lacerda in a clinch.
Rugowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacerda misses with an elbow strike.
Lacerda is trying to pull guard but Rugowski has him pressed against the cage.
Rugowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacerda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rugowski is defending well.
A short left from Rugowski.

That has opened up Genival Lacerda's cut even more.
Rugowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacerda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rugowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rugowski lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rugowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Rugowski breaks from the clinch.
Rugowski thumps Lacerda with a low kick.
Lacerda fails with a takedown attempt.
Rugowski throws a body punch but Lacerda moves out of range.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rugowski but Rugowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rugowski has managed to clinch.
Lacerda takes a shot to the head.
Rugowski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Rugowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genival Lacerda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lacerda shoots in for a takedown but Rugowski shows good takedown defense.
Lacerda misses with a takedown attempt - Rugowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rugowski leaves Lacerda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genival Lacerda.
Nice body kick there by Rugowski.
Lacerda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lacerda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rugowski tries to clinch but Lacerda is having none of it.

Rugowski clinches up against the cage.
Lacerda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rugowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lacerda is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rugowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rugowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rugowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacerda backwards.
The referee calls for Rugowski to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda can't get the takedown.

Rugowski breaks the clinch.
Lacerda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rugowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Rugowski punishes Lacerda's body with a nice straight punch.

Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Lacerda taking a breather.

Lacerda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lacerda won't allow Rugowski to sweep him here.
Lacerda wants to pass the guard but Rugowski is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lacerda!

Rugowski stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lacerda shoots in looking for a takedown but Rugowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lacerda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lacerda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rugowski circles away.
Rugowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacerda can do to turn this around?
Lacerda fails with the takedown.
Rugowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lacerda will feel that in the morning.

Rugowski drives through and clinches with Lacerda against the cage.
Rugowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rugowski scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rugowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

The cut above Genival Lacerda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rugowski gets through Lacerda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rugowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rugowski just leaning against Lacerda, taking a breather.
Rugowski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacerda.

Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacerda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rugowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rugowski but Rugowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rugowski has managed to clinch.

Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rugowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rugowski rushes Lacerda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rugowski leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Genival Lacerda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lacerda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rugowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rugowski pushes Lacerda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Rugowski.

Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rugowski is looking to clinch.

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

Lacerda is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Genival Lacerda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.