PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a Pimp by David Banner. Rutecki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember the Name. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

VanVactor
vs
Rutecki

180 cm
34
183 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

180 cm
35
178 lbs
21 - 37 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki fails to land with a series of punches.

Rutecki moves into range and clinches up with VanVactor.
VanVactor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rutecki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rutecki misses with a knee to the head.
Rutecki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutecki tries to land a knee to the head but VanVactor blocks with his arms.

VanVactor pulls Rutecki into guard.
VanVactor has a closed guard, preventing Rutecki from standing up.
Rutecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
VanVactor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

VanVactor wriggles free and stands up.
VanVactor takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor closes the distance and clinches up with Rutecki, looking for a takedown. VanVactor pushes Rutecki against the cage but Rutecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutecki misses with a straight left.
VanVactor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutecki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VanVactor.
VanVactor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutecki.
Some wild striking there from Rutecki.
A big left from Rutecki misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab from VanVactor.
Rutecki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
VanVactor misses with an uppercut. Rutecki saw that one coming.
Rutecki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutecki misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutecki. VanVactor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutecki lands with a kick to the temple. VanVactor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VanVactor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rutecki slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from VanVactor. Rutecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
VanVactor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutecki in his tracks.
Rutecki slips a straight right by VanVactor.
Rutecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
VanVactor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutecki manages to avoid it.

VanVactor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rutecki's guard.
Rutecki is looking to sweep but instead, VanVactor has passed into half guard.
Rutecki is not content to let VanVactor control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

VanVactor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
VanVactor with the ground and pound but Rutecki uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Rutecki keeps moving.
Rutecki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VanVactor is controlling him.
VanVactor slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

VanVactor is working for a submission of some sort.
VanVactor prevents Rutecki from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rutecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. VanVactor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
VanVactor throws a series of punches but Rutecki moves out of range.
Rutecki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rutecki forces VanVactor back against the cage and clinches.

VanVactor tightens his grip and picks Rutecki up, before dumping him to the ground. Rutecki manages to land in guard.
Rutecki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with VanVactor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rutecki looking for a guillotine here but VanVactor defends easily.
VanVactor landing with the ground and pound.
VanVactor throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor looking to pass the guard.
VanVactor stands up over Rutecki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutecki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jake VanVactor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutecki keeping moving, preventing VanVactor from controlling successfully.
VanVactor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rutecki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
VanVactor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
VanVactor works over Rutecki with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutecki wants to get back to his feet but VanVactor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutecki wants to control but VanVactor passes easily into half guard.
VanVactor drops an elbow to the side of Rutecki's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutecki is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutecki is staying active underneath VanVactor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
VanVactor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. VanVactor connects with a nice short shot to Rutecki's temple.
VanVactor slips a nice elbow through Rutecki's hands, connecting with Rutecki's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor wants to control but Rutecki is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. VanVactor connects with a nice short shot to Rutecki's temple.
VanVactor working over Rutecki with some ground and pound. Rutecki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
VanVactor lands strikes from half guard.
VanVactor moves nicely into side control.
VanVactor landing strikes.
VanVactor lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutecki is not content to let VanVactor control the position.
VanVactor cracks Rutecki with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

VanVactor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
VanVactor scores with punches from side control.
VanVactor trying to control the action but Rutecki is working from the bottom.

VanVactor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rutecki taking a bit of punishment here - VanVactor scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake VanVactor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rutecki throws a right and a left that VanVactor avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutecki.
VanVactor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutecki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutecki ducks under a wild hook from VanVactor.
Rutecki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VanVactor tries to bum rush Rutecki with a series of wild strikes but Rutecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutecki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutecki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutecki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutecki is looking to clinch but VanVactor is avoiding it.
VanVactor dives in and grabs Rutecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutecki pushes down on VanVactor's head and hops out.
Rutecki ducks under a wild hook from VanVactor.
A punch combination from Rutecki misses.
Rutecki throws a series of punches but VanVactor avoids them all with ease.
VanVactor just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutecki misses with a double jab.
VanVactor slips a jab and a cross from Rutecki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutecki's waist but Rutecki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VanVactor off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanVactor misses with an uppercut. Rutecki saw that one coming.
VanVactor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from VanVactor.
VanVactor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutecki manages to avoid it.
Rutecki tries a head kick but it misses.
VanVactor connects with a right hand. Rutecki shakes it off.
Rutecki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutecki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutecki but Rutecki pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki throws a leg kick but VanVactor moved away.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutecki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

VanVactor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. VanVactor showed some decent athleticism there.
Rutecki is in trouble now - VanVactor has advanced to mount!
Rutecki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor with shots to the head and body - Rutecki looks very uncomfortable down there.
VanVactor breaks from Rutecki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
VanVactor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rutecki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanVactor cracks Rutecki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
VanVactor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dexter Rutecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VanVactor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutecki can do to turn this around?
VanVactor working Rutecki over with strikes here.

Rutecki is rocked!
VanVactor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rutecki is still in real trouble! Can VanVactor finish him?
VanVactor lands a heavy elbow.
Rutecki taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanVactor cracks Rutecki with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake VanVactor!