PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luka Petits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mervin Uybanua Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Petits
vs
Uybanua Ruiz

187 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luka Petits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mervin Uybanua Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uybanua Ruiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petits looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Uybanua Ruiz has managed to clinch.
Come on Petits - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Uybanua Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uybanua Ruiz looks for a takedown but Petits sprawls well.
Uybanua Ruiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uybanua Ruiz somewhat.
Luka Petits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mervin Uybanua Ruiz.
Uybanua Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petits misses with a double jab

and Uybanua Ruiz counters by clinching up.
Uybanua Ruiz fails to pull guard.

Uybanua Ruiz pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petits being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petits avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petits trying to control but Uybanua Ruiz is working from the bottom.

Uybanua Ruiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petits can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uybanua Ruiz controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uybanua Ruiz has his foot on Petits's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petits works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petits wants to stand but Uybanua Ruiz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Petits prevents Uybanua Ruiz from getting back to his feet.
Uybanua Ruiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petits will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uybanua Ruiz is on top in guard.
Petits knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uybanua Ruiz on the ground.
Uybanua Ruiz content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uybanua Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Uybanua Ruiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uybanua Ruiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Uybanua Ruiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petits, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uybanua Ruiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Petits needs to keep his hands up - Uybanua Ruiz had a free shot at his head there.
Uybanua Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petits circles away.

Uybanua Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petits sprawls well initially but Uybanua Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petits wants to sweep but Uybanua Ruiz has passed to side control!
Uybanua Ruiz working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uybanua Ruiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mervin Uybanua Ruiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Uybanua Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Uybanua Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petits stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petits wants it to stay on the feet.
Luka Petits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mervin Uybanua Ruiz.
Petits lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uybanua Ruiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Petits sprawls well. He's pushed Uybanua Ruiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petits shoots and misses

and Uybanua Ruiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Uybanua Ruiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Petits wants to sweep here but Uybanua Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Mervin Uybanua Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Uybanua Ruiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petits, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Uybanua Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Uybanua Ruiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petits is trying to defend but Uybanua Ruiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petits tries to roll over but Uybanua Ruiz keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uybanua Ruiz is taking a breather. Petits 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.

Uybanua Ruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petits is just riding it out for now. Uybanua Ruiz eventually gives up the hold.
Uybanua Ruiz is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uybanua Ruiz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petits is working to get back to half guard.
Petits is in a horrible position here. Uybanua Ruiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uybanua Ruiz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Uybanua Ruiz controlling from mount.
Petits wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Uybanua Ruiz is working for a rear naked choke. Petits is not defending it well and Uybanua Ruiz has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Petits refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Petits's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mervin Uybanua Ruiz!