PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Herald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Herald
vs
Rugowski

190 cm
32
281 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

225 cm
37
277 lbs
32 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Herald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski cracks Herald with a good jab.
Rugowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Rugowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rugowski wants to clinch.
Justin Herald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rugowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herald takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rugowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Rugowski has Herald up against the cage in a clinch.
Rugowski lands a shoulder strike.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Herald manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rugowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Herald.
Rugowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rugowski tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Rugowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herald throws a right hand that misses
and Rugowski counters with a body kick.
Herald is breathing heavily.
Herald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Herald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rugowski.
Rugowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rugowski slips a jab from Herald.
Rugowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Herald circles away.
Rugowski takes a jab right on the kisser.

Rugowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Rugowski misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Rugowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herald swings for the body but Rugowski moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rugowski!
Herald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Herald.
Herald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Herald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rugowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herald blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
Rugowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Herald coming out on top.
Nice cross by Rugowski.
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rugowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rugowski lands a head kick!

Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Rugowski tries to throw a body punch but Herald avoids it by throwing Rugowski back against the cage.
Herald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rugowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heralds head.
A short right from Rugowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rugowski misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rugowski as Herald tries to tie him up.

Rugowski breaks the clinch.

Rugowski lands a big head kick that sends Herald tumbling to the mat! Rugowski takes a step backwards and waves Herald back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Herald is rocked!

It looks like Justin Herald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski is stalking Herald. Herald circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Rugowski, and it's lights out! Herald really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.