PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godofredo Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godofredo Ruiz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gilmore
vs
Ruiz

183 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
188 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Godofredo Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilmore's head.
Gilmore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruiz misses with a left hand

and Gilmore counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruiz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gilmore.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Ruiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilmore lands an elbow.
Gilmore throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ruiz tries to escape but Gilmore is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore working the ground and pound but Ruiz is defending the strikes.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Gilmore drags him back down.
Gilmore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working.

Gilmore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruiz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore trying to control the position but Ruiz is working away.
Ruiz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Ruiz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gilmore.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Gilmore looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruiz defends it well.
Ruiz is bucking up trying to escape but Gilmore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruiz is looking to escape.
Gilmore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ruiz because Gilmore loaded up on that one.

Gilmore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ruiz has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Gilmore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gilmore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gilmore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ruiz because Gilmore loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ruiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Ruiz keeps it at a distance.
Ruiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Ruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiz throws the left hand but Gilmore avoids the punch easily.
Ruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Ruiz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
Gilmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Gilmore's head coaches at Iron Fist Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilmore's head.
Ruiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilmore is looking to counter the offense by Ruiz and move into the clinch.
Ruiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilmore doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Ruiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilmore slips under a jab from Ruiz.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
Ruiz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGilmore.
Ruiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gilmore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruiz scores with a punch to the head.
Ruiz cracks Gilmore with an open hand slap.
Ruiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilmores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gilmore tries to clinch but Ruiz is having none of it.
Gilmore connects with the punch.
That kick from Gilmore tenderised Ruiz's leg. Ruiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruiz misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Ruiz coming out on top.
Ruiz throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
Gilmore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gilmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore moves forwards but Ruiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gilmore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruiz to score with a decent uppercut.
Godofredo Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz scores with a jab.
Godofredo Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruiz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruiz misses with an uppercut.
Ruiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gilmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Gilmore.
Gilmore tries to counter by clinching up but Ruiz breaks away and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore moves to clinch but Ruiz breaks away
and Ruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore slips a jab from Ruiz.
Gilmore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilmore.
A slow jab from Ruiz misses its intended target.
Ruiz lands with a nice body punch.
Godofredo Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Ruiz.
Gilmore walks into a stiff left hand from Ruiz.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruiz throws an overhand right that lands on Gilmore's shoulder, as Gilmore tries to avoid the shot.
Gilmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilmore is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gilmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Ruiz there.
Gilmore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruiz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gilmore moves out of range of the strikes.
Gilmore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gilmore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruiz checks it well.
Ruiz throws a hook but Gilmore blocks it.
Ruiz lands a lovely overhand right.
Gilmore takes one to the chin there.
Ruiz throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Ruiz.
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore throws a solid leg kick but Ruiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilmore.
Gilmore ducks right into an uppercut from Ruiz.
Ruiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Gilmore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruiz thinking.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilmore shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gilmore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gilmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Godofredo Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gilmore shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
Gilmore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gilmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilmore somewhat.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Gilmore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gilmore throws a push kick but Ruiz slaps the foot to one side.
Gilmore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruiz defends well and Gilmore ends up having to push Ruiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz connects with a body shot.
Gilmore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruiz moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruiz as he connects with a hook.
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore is looking for a counter combo.
Ruiz jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but Ruiz slips the punch.
Ruiz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gilmore scores with a shot to the body.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
Ruiz lands with a hook. Gilmore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gilmore shoots in but Ruiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gilmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruiz throws out the jab.
As Ruiz tries to get set, Gilmore tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruiz manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruiz. Gilmore does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
Gilmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilmore scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruiz throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Ruiz.
Ruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Ruiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gilmore doesn't seem phased though.
Ruiz lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Ruiz lands a jab to the head.
Ruiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilmore's head.
Ruiz throws a good cross that connects.
Ruiz misses with a straight right.
Ruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruiz throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ruiz.
Gilmore avoids the body shot from Ruiz.
Ruiz thuds his right hand into Gilmore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruiz loads up on a big right hand but Gilmore slips the punch.
Gilmore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruiz sprawls and moves away.
Ruiz misses with a straight right.
Ruiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilmore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gilmore cracks Ruiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruiz cracks Gilmore with a good jab.
Gilmore moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Ruiz lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
An attempted straight right counter from Gilmore misses the target.
Gilmore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gilmore under the eye.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Ruiz connects with a crisp jab.
Ruiz dips to his left and cracks Gilmore with an uppercut!
Ruiz thuds a left hand into Gilmore's body.
Gilmore is looking to chop away at Ruiz's legs.
Gilmore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilmore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruiz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godofredo Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godofredo Ruiz!
A very excited looking Godofredo Ruiz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.