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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Christensen (ranked 24461 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruiz Ruiz (ranked 4684 p4p, 380 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erasmo Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruiz Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruiz is in Christensen's guard.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christensen wants to control the position but Ruiz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Christensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christensen.
Ruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz won't allow Christensen to sweep him here.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Christensen has wrist control.
Christensen wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz stays in close to Christensen's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christensen's half guard.
Christensen is not content to let Ruiz control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Ruiz moves into full mount! Christensen won't be happy about that!
Ruiz content just to control the position here.
Ruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruiz stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz is just content to waste time from the top position. Christensen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiz Ruiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christensen keeps working.
Christensen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ruiz Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christensen trying to remain calm as Ruiz controls from the top position.
Christensen is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Christensen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen wants to get back to full guard.
Ruiz trying to control the pace.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christensen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz tries to stand but Christensen is controlling from the bottom.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christensen is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz is controlling the pace.
Christensen is refusing to be controlled, as Ruiz sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Christensen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiz Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruiz misses with a shot to the body
so Christensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Christensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christensen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christensen has picked Ruiz up and slammed him! Ruiz can't keep hold of the triangle and Christensen manages to pass to side control!
Ruiz is trying to work for a sweep but Christensen has mounted him!
Ruiz has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ruiz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Christensen gets his way!
Ruiz tries to roll but Christensen sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christensen not allowing Ruiz to control his hands.
Christensen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ruiz is defending well though. Christensen let's go of the attempt for now.
Christensen looking to break Ruiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ruiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Christensen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ruiz just trying to survive but Christensen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ruiz turns into Christensen and is now in his guard.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Christensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christensen is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Christensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christensen tries to kick Ruiz off but Ruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christensen manages to get to full guard.
Christensen working for a triangle but Ruiz defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Christensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruiz Ruiz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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