PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Ruxpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Pallada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruxpin comes to the cage accompanied by Teddy Ruxpin Theme Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ruxpin
vs
Pallada

200 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Bulk Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Ruxpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Pallada!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruxpin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pallada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruxpin in his tracks.
Pallada thumps Ruxpin with a low kick.
A punch combination from Pallada misses.
Pallada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruxpin pinned against the cage. Ruxpin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pallada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruxpin as he jumps to the side.
Pallada closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ruxpin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jamie Ruxpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Pallada.
Pallada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pallada has had enough of the clinch but Ruxpin keeps him there for the moment.
Pallada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pallada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruxpin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pallada should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pallada misses with a punch to the body.
Ruxpin prevents Pallada from breaking the clinch.
Pallada is trying to break the clinch but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruxpin stalling the fight.
Pallada fails to pull guard.
Pallada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruxpin smiles and moves away.
Pallada tries for a takedown but Ruxpin circles away easily

and Ruxpin counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pallada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pallada tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruxpin avoids the damage to the body.
Ruxpin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pallada up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ruxpin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pallada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruxpin walks away with a smile on his face. Pallada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pallada misses with a low kick.
Pallada with a poor takedown

and Ruxpin counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruxpin stalling the fight.
Pallada fails to pull guard.
Pallada can't break the clinch.
Pallada fails to pull guard.
Pallada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruxpin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pallada looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pallada tries to pull guard but Ruxpin won't allow it.
Pallada being controlled against the cage.
Pallada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pallada wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruxpin won't allow it.
Pallada throws an elbow that misses.
Pallada is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruxpin has double underhooks.
Pallada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruxpin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pallada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Ruxpin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ruxpin drives through and clinches with Pallada against the cage.
Ruxpin prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruxpin is stalling here.
Pallada is trying to break the clinch but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.
Ruxpin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallada struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruxpin controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin stalling.
Pallada is trying to drag Ruxpin to the mat but Ruxpin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pallada tries to pull guard but Ruxpin won't allow it.
Jamie Ruxpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Pallada.
Ruxpin slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Ruxpin.
Pallada shoots for a takedown but Ruxpin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pallada is breathing heavily.
Pallada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pallada looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruxpin is just out of range.
Rogerio Pallada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ruxpin moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruxpin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pallada is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruxpin has double underhooks.
Ruxpin'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.
Pallada goes for a takedown attempt but Ruxpin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pallada has eaten all the pies!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ruxpin counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pallada is trying to break the clinch but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.
Pallada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.
Ruxpin stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Ruxpin.

Ruxpin clinches.
Ruxpin gets underhooks to prevent Pallada's takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
Ruxpin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pallada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruxpin smiles and moves away.
Ruxpin tries to clinch but Pallada is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallada shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruxpin tries to sprawl out of it but Pallada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruxpin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Ruxpin dominated that second round.
That's time! Ruxpin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Ruxpin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pallada lands a head kick. Ruxpin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pallada tries to clinch

and Ruxpin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruxpin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallada is looking to control Ruxpin's arms but Ruxpin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pallada has his back to the cage.
Pallada tries to pull guard but Ruxpin holds him up against the cage and eventually Pallada drops back down to his feet.
Pallada wants to break free but Ruxpin has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin is stalling here.
Pallada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Ruxpin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pallada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pallada looking for a takedown.
Jamie Ruxpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Pallada.

That's two 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.
Pallada tries to pull guard but Ruxpin won't allow it.
Pallada can't get the takedown.
Pallada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruxpin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pallada up against the cage.
Pallada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruxpin prevents it.
Pallada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage.
Pallada fails to pull guard.
Pallada can't get the takedown.
Ruxpin'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Ruxpin.
Ruxpin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ruxpin drives through and clinches with Pallada against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pallada tries to pull guard but Ruxpin won't allow it.
Pallada tries to pull guard but Ruxpin holds him up against the cage and eventually Pallada drops back down to his feet.
Pallada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruxpin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pallada is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruxpin gets an underhook and turns Pallada into the cage.
Come on Ruxpin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pallada tries to stall but Ruxpin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pallada is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruxpin has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruxpin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruxpin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Ruxpin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruxpin, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Ruxpin!