PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Satanae
vs
Ruggiero

184 cm
23
229 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

200 cm
30
223 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Ruggiero!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruggiero keeps the fight on the outside.
Vinny Ruggiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruggiero throws a big shot that misses.

Ruggiero has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ruggiero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satanae tries to clinch up but Ruggiero circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruggiero misses with a hook.

Ruggiero closes the distance and pushes Satanae back into the cage.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satanae blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae landing knees to the head.

It looks like Vinny Ruggiero has been cut.
Satanae takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruggiero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks it.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae trying to control the position but instead, Ruggiero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage.
Satanae landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero blocks an uppercut.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruggiero is working for takedown but Satanae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.

Ruggiero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruggiero shoots for a double leg takedown but Satanae sprawls well. He's pushed Ruggiero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Satanae avoids the body shot from Ruggiero.
Satanae tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruggiero counters with a two punch combo.
Tigellinus Satanae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satanae tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Ruggiero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ruggiero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ruggiero prevents Satanae from getting back to his feet.

Ruggiero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satanae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruggiero has managed to get both his arms back between Satanae's legs - danger averted.
Satanae working a defensive guard here.
Satanae might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruggiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Satanae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satanae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in GnP Factory Elite Gym inform me that Ruggiero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruggiero dives into side control.
Satanae definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Satanae is not content to let Ruggiero control the position.
Satanae tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruggiero wants to stand but Satanae is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satanae manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruggiero's best efforts.

Ruggiero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Satanae defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Satanae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruggiero pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Ruggiero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Ruggiero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ruggiero throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Ruggiero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Satanae slips under a jab from Ruggiero.
Satanae tries to clinch but Ruggiero is having none of it.
Ruggiero misses with a two punch combination.
Ruggiero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Satanae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruggiero.

Ruggiero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruggiero tries to score a body lock takedown but Satanae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satanae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ruggiero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks with his arms.
Ruggiero lands an elbow just above Satanae 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruggiero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks with his arms.

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

Ruggiero has closed the distance and engaged Satanae in a clinch.

Satanae drops Ruggiero with a big knee straight up the middle! Ruggiero is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Ruggiero is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruggiero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruggiero is still on wobbly legs! Can Satanae finish him?
Satanae tries to clinch up but Ruggiero circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruggiero seems to have recovered his senses.
Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satanae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ruggiero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Satanae on his heels. He'll look to pass Satanae's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero preventing the sweep.
Ruggiero wants to stand but Satanae has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Satanae throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruggiero uses it to pass to side control.
Vinny Ruggiero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruggiero working the strikes but Satanae uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ruggiero is looking to take a break and control but Satanae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Satanae is trying to stand up here but Ruggiero is controlling him well.

Satanae has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ruggiero is on him like a limpet, forcing Satanae back against the cage.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ruggiero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruggiero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tigellinus Satanae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruggiero lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruggiero letting Satanae take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruggiero.
Satanae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Satanae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruggiero goes for a takedown attempt but Satanae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruggiero misses with a jab to the body

and Satanae moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ruggiero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ruggiero manages to end up in side control.
Ruggiero tries to stand but Satanae controls the position and pulls Ruggiero into his guard.

Satanae manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tigellinus Satanae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinny Ruggiero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ruggiero throws a leg kick but Satanae checks it.
No luck for Ruggiero with that takedown attempt.
Vinny Ruggiero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Satanae moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruggiero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
Satanae is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Satanae prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Satanae obliges.
Ruggiero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Satanae lands an elbow just above Ruggiero 's eye.
Ruggiero managing to block the knees to the body from Satanae.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Ruggiero fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks it.
Satanae'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Satanae for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanae leaning against his opponent.
Ruggiero is trying to force a seperation but Satanae has the dominant position.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruggiero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruggiero blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruggiero managing to block the knees to the body from Satanae.
Satanae taking a breather.
Ruggiero can't get the takedown.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Ruggiero.
Ruggiero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruggiero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Satanae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but Satanae blocks with his arms.
Ruggiero is trying to pull guard but Satanae has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae trying to control the position but instead, Ruggiero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage.
Ruggiero dodges an elbow strike from Satanae.
Ruggiero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruggiero has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruggiero blocks an elbow strike.
Satanae prevents a body shot from Ruggiero.
Satanae missing with knees to the body.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Vinny Ruggiero's cut even more.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Satanae.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Satanae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruggiero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruggiero swats away the attempt to clinch by Satanae.
Ruggiero shoots for a takedown but Satanae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruggiero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruggiero throws a nice looking combination but Satanae 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.

Ruggiero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Satanae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruggiero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruggiero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigellinus Satanae clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Satanae has closed the distance and engaged Ruggiero in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae is trying to stall.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero working hard to break the clinch.
Satanae dodges an elbow strike from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero scores a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Ruggiero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Satanae uses from the top position.
Satanae won't allow Ruggiero to sweep him here.
Ruggiero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Satanae stops Ruggiero from standing up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vinny Ruggiero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ruggiero fails with a takedown attempt.
Satanae wants to clinch up but Ruggiero keeps it at a distance.
Satanae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Satanae has closed the distance and engaged Ruggiero in a clinch.
Ruggiero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Satanae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruggiero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Satanae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Ruggiero.

Satanae tries to keep at a distance but Ruggiero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruggiero is trying to drag Satanae to the mat but Satanae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Satanae crunches a lovely knee into Ruggiero's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero blocks an elbow strike from Satanae.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks with his arms.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
Satanae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
Satanae throws an elbow but it misses.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but Satanae blocks it.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satanae takes a knee to the side of the body.
Satanae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanae prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ruggiero tightens his grip and picks Satanae up, before dumping him to the ground. Satanae manages to land in guard.
Ruggiero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruggiero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satanae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Satanae wants to sweep here but Ruggiero controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigellinus Satanae had his way with Vinny Ruggiero in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ruggiero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruggiero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satanae.
Ruggiero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Ruggiero darts in and clinches Satanae up against the cage.
Ruggiero blocks an elbow strike.
Ruggiero can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Satanae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruggiero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Satanae is defending well for now.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks with his arms.
Ruggiero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Satanae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Satanae struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruggiero controls his hands.
Satanae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruggiero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Satanae is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Ruggiero.
Satanae tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruggiero avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Satanae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruggiero blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruggiero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks with his arms.

Ruggiero breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Ruggiero misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruggiero tries to pull guard but Satanae won't allow it.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satanae unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruggiero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ruggiero is trying to pull guard but Satanae has him pressed against the cage.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Ruggiero blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruggiero.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero lands a good knee to the midsection. Satanae won't want to take too many of those.

Ruggiero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruggiero with a lazy takedown attempt

and Satanae counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruggiero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruggiero is trying to force a seperation but Satanae has the dominant position.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Ruggiero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruggiero blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Ruggiero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruggiero is trying to break free.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruggiero blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruggiero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Satanae is defending well for now.
Ruggiero jumps guard but Satanae stands there with Ruggiero around his waist. Ruggiero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruggiero is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Satanae - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Satanae crunches a lovely knee into Ruggiero's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruggiero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Satanae is defending well for now.
Vinny Ruggiero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Satanae obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tigellinus Satanae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Satanae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigellinus Satanae!
Tigellinus Satanae retains his heavyweight title!
Tigellinus Satanae thanked the fans post fight for their support.