PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Flores (ranked 7774 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Ruth (ranked 5364 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Flores
vs
Ruth

168 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flores's guard.

Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Flores has wrist control.
Ruth preventing the sweep.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.

Ruth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flores. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Flores drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flores has Ruth in his guard.

Flores could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Flores has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores working a defensive guard here.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Flores manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.

Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Flores has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ruth wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
Flores trying to control the action but Ruth is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flores thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruth is looking for a sweep. Flores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flores scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruth wants to sweep but Flores has passed to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Ruth but he's now mounted!
Flores trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flores landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth taking shots to the head.
Flores lands a nice shot to the head.
Ruth looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores unloading with bombs!
Flores can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruth is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Flores dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Flores.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Flores gets caught flat footed, as Ruth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Flores trying to strike off his back.
Flores is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flores is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores wants to get up but he can't break Ruth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruth working a defensive guard but Flores passes into half guard.
Flores is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruth!
Flores trying to control but Ruth is having none of it.
Ruth is trying to reverse the position but instead Flores has taken his back - oops!
Flores is not going to allow Ruth to sit and survive in this position.
Ruth is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth just looking to survive in the bad position.
Flores gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Flores is persistently looking for the submission but Ruth is defending it well.
Ruth staying busy and making it hard for Flores to control.
Flores is not going to allow Ruth to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores trying to control.
Flores has the hooks in. Ruth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Flores is looking for the choke from the back position but Ruth is controlling his hands well.
Flores scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ruth is looking for a way out.

Ruth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ruth tries to roll but Flores sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Flores.

Flores looking for the choke from the back.

Flores has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ruth has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Flores is persistently looking for the submission but Ruth is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Flores working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Flores dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ruth looking to score a takedown here. Flores is defending well but Ruth drives through and ends up in Flores's guard.
Flores trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Flores utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Flores manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Flores has passed into side control.

Flores is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth is looking for a sweep.
Flores is looking to take a break and control but Ruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ruth reaches up around Flores's neck trying to control. But Flores takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Ruth! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Ruth is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Flores celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luis Flores!