PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mike Oldfield - Nuclear. Bruce Lion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lion
vs
Ruttenum

176 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Lion's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruttenum drops his hands momentarily and Lion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruttenum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruttenum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lion defends well and Ruttenum ends up having to push Lion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Ruttenum moves out of range as Lion throws a body kick.
Lion feints a jab promting Ruttenum to slip. Lion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruttenum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Ruttenum on that attempt.
Bruce Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
A nice combination there by Lion.
Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Lion scores with a nice head shot.
Lion lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt
and Lion counters with a two punch combo.
Lion scores with a one two! Ruttenum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lion clobbers Ruttenum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruttenum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruttenum scrambles back to his feet.
Lion throws a low kick but Ruttenum moves out of range easily.
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!
Ruttenum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lion.
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttenum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown but Lion shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ruttenum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruttenum shoots in but no luck this time.
Lion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lion is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttenum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Lion scores with a four punch combination!
Lion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruttenum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lion counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruttenum walks into a straight right hand from Lion.
Ruttenum has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lion to counter with a crisp jab.
Lion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lion.
Lion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttenum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a left and a right that stings Ruttenum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lion throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Lion.
Lion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruttenum with a poor takedown
and Lion counters with a left and a right that stings Ruttenum.
Ruttenum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lion counters with a three punch combo that has Ruttenum backing up. Ruttenum nods at Lion to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruttenum is defended easily by Lion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lion dominated that round.
That's time! Lion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lion with a nice cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ruttenum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lion has got the better of the exchanges.
Lion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttenums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruttenum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruttenum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lion.
Ruttenum looks for a takedown but Lion sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.
Lion works over Ruttenum's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruttenum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lion counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
Ruttenum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruttenum back to the cage. Lion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Lion.
Ruttenum is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lion is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ruttenum.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruttenum checks a leg kick.
Ruttenum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lion.
Ruttenum looks for a takedown but Lion sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruce Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Lion - just one landing.
Ruttenum shoots in for a double leg but Lion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ruttenum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lion lands with a nice combination. Ruttenum backs away looking to recover.
Lion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lion lands a jab-cross combination.
Lion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a right hand to the body.
Lion lands a two punch combo.
Ruttenum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lion finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Lion as Ruttenum shoots in.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
enabling Lion to counter with a crisp jab.
Lion throws a one two combo.
Lion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttenum can do to turn this around?
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruttenum shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruttenum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lion.

Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lion pushes Ruttenum off but Ruttenum dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruttenum happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ruttenum decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lion to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruttenum fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruttenum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lion.
Lion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lion connects with an inside leg kick.
Lion looks to land a combination. Ruttenum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Lion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruttenum has his takedown stuffed
and Lion counters with a nice body shot.
Bruce Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Lion.
Lion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruttenum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lion.
Lion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Lion.
Ruttenum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lion swivels and escapes.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Lion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Ruttenum on that attempt.
Ruttenum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruttenum wants to counter with a clinch but Lion pushes him away.
Ruttenum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.
Bruce Lion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion is looking to slow Ruttenum down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lion looks to land a combination. Ruttenum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown
and Lion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Lion pushes Ruttenum away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bruce Lion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lion throws a right and a left that Ruttenum avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruttenum.
Lion is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Lion.
Ruttenum with a poor takedown
and Lion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lion misses with a leg kick.
Ruttenum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lion's waist but Lion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruttenum off to one side.
Lion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bruce Lion is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruttenum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis Ruttenum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruttenum throws a sloppy head kick
and Lion counters with a series of strikes. Ruttenum will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lion!
Bruce Lion decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.