PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cody Ruttenum enters the ring!

Johnson
vs
Ruttenum

180 cm
25
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruttenum off the ropes and back into range.
Ruttenum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Ruttenum misses
and Ruttenum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruttenum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Johnson .
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .

Ruttenum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruttenum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruttenum at a distance.
Ruttenum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruttenum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruttenum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruttenum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Ruttenum pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.

Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruttenum.
Ruttenum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruttenum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruttenum.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ruttenum is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Ruttenum blocking some punches.
Ruttenum jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Ruttenum around his waist. Ruttenum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ruttenum.
Johnson gets through Ruttenum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.

Ruttenum pulls Johnson into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Johnson rushes Ruttenum and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Ruttenum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruttenum backwards.
Ruttenum wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Ruttenum fails to pull guard.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruttenum backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruttenum jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Johnson .
Ruttenum tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the ropes.
Ruttenum can't get the takedown.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruttenum backwards.
Ruttenum tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ruttenum drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Johnson .
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruttenum backwards.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruttenum backwards.
Johnson digs a right hand into Ruttenum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruttenum's gas tank.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruttenum backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruttenum wants a takedown.
Ruttenum tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ruttenum drops back down to his feet.
Ruttenum fails to pull guard.
Johnson has Ruttenum pressed against the ropes, preventing Ruttenum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson pushes Ruttenum back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Johnson .
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruttenum's efforts to push away.
Ruttenum takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Ruttenum's ribcage. Ruttenum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruttenum blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.

Ruttenum is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruttenum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Ruttenum is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Ruttenum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruttenum seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Ruttenum's head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson gets through Ruttenum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruttenum is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Ruttenum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ruttenum tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttenum can do to turn this around?
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttenum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Ruttenum breaks from the clinch.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Cody Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruttenum is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ruttenum.
Ruttenum has Johnson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Johnson .
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.
Johnson is leaning against Ruttenum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson pushes Ruttenum back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson .
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ruttenum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruttenum.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks Ruttenum with a mighty uppercut! Ruttenum falls back against the ropes and Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ruttenum is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson !
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.