PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Why Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Why Test is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Mofo - Jai One ft. Charlie Blaze. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dre Why Test was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ruiz
vs
Why Test

208 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renato Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dre Why Test!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz shoots in for a double leg but Why Test sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruiz lands a leg kick that knocks Why Test off balance momentarily.

Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully.

Why Test successfully pulls guard.

Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Why Test seems keen to control Ruiz's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Why Test striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Why Test is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up.
Why Test is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Why Test can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruiz controls the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Why Test.

Ruiz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Why Test closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruiz to the mat! Ruiz manages to get full guard.

Ruiz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Why Test presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Why Test backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruiz.
Ruiz'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.
Ruiz tries a body shot but Why Test blocks it.
Ruiz leaning his opponent against the cage.

Why Test has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruiz uses from the top position.

Why Test looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz postures up in Why Test's guard and throws a big left but Why Test blocks it.
Ruiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruiz cracks Why Test with a solid left hand.
Ruiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Why Test looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Why Test can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruiz controls the pace.
Why Test trying to control the position.
Ruiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruiz wants to clinch.

Why Test clinches up with Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ruiz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Why Test is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ruiz to the mat. Ruiz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruiz pushes Why Test off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some wild striking there from Ruiz.
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 Renato Ruiz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ruiz misses with a double jab.
Why Test just misses with a punch to the body.
As Why Test looks to move away, Ruiz throws a big counter combo bu Why Test just gets out of the way.

Why Test drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ruiz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Why Test is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruiz's half guard.

Ruiz pushes Why Test off and gets back to his feet.
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!

Why Test shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz is looking for a sweep.
Ruiz prevents Why Test from moving into mount.
Why Test is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Why Test's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Why Test content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruiz scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Why Test is looking to stand up but Ruiz won't let him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Why Test throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Why Test finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Ruiz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Why Test off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Why Test shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruiz is trying to defend but Why Test finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ruiz has one foot on Why Test's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Why Test fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruiz, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruiz has Why Test pushed against the cage.
Ruiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruiz effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruiz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Why Test can't fight it off and eventually Ruiz manages to take the fight to the floor. Why Test looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Why Test uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Why Test closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruiz to the mat! Ruiz manages to get full guard.

Ruiz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Why Test presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ruiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Why Test walks away with a smile on his face. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Why Test throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Why Test is in Ruiz's guard.

Ruiz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz stalling.

Why Test pulls guard.
Why Test is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea.

Why Test is working an open guard so Ruiz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Why Test moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Why Test is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruiz's half guard.

Ruiz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Ruiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Why Test darts in and clinches Ruiz up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ruiz.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Why Test is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruiz effectively controlling the action here.

Ruiz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Why Test uses from the top position.
Why Test stopping the sweep attempt from Ruiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Why Test wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Why Test controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Why Test stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ruiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Renato Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Why Test makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruiz wants to control the position but Why Test says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Why Test stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ruiz to get to his feet.
Nice body kick from Why Test.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Why Test throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Why Test is in Ruiz's guard.

Ruiz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Why Test is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Why Test lands a nice shot to the body.
Why Test misses with some punches.
Ruiz effectively controlling the action here.
Ruiz tries to stall but Why Test uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruiz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Why Test scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Why Test wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Why Test is trying to force a seperation but Ruiz has the dominant position.
Why Test misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruiz missing with knees to the body.
Ruiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Ruiz.
Why Test tries to break free but Ruiz pushes him back against the cage.
Why Test is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiz blocks a body shot from Why Test.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Why Test avoids the damage to the body.
Ruiz wants to stall.
Ruiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiz just leaning against Why Test, taking a breather.
Ruiz is struggling to control the position.
Why Test wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Why Test can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Why Test's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Why Test looking to score a takedown here. Ruiz is defending well but Why Test drives through and ends up in Ruiz's guard.

Ruiz is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Why Test has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Ruiz taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dre Why Test!
Dre Why Test bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.