PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 4803 p4p, 4805 weight class) and Bob Ruthless (ranked 527 p4p, 525 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Canizares
vs
Ruthless

183 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
187
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Ruthless!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canizares.
Ruthless tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Ruthless gets a double leg takedown into Canizares's guard.

Canizares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruthless defends well.

Canizares working for a triangle but Ruthless defends it easily.
Canizares wants to sweep but no luck.

Canizares is looking for a triangle but Ruthless pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Canizares is looking for a triangle but Ruthless pushes his legs off easily.

Ruthless 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.

Canizares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruthless is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthless not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canizares is keeping the position for now.
Ruthless 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.
Ruthless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canizares is keeping the position for now.
Canizares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canizares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canizares has his hands on Ruthless's head, controlling 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruthless stopping the sweep attempt from Canizares.

Canizares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruthless stopping the sweep attempt from Canizares.
Ruthless trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Canizares with that takedown attempt.
Ruthless fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ruthless pulls Canizares into guard.

Canizares has gone for a leg lock! Ruthless slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canizares's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares wants to get back to his feet but Ruthless is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruthless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canizares is keeping the position for now.
Ruthless forces his way into half guard.
Ruthless is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ruthless looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canizares wants to get back to full guard.
Ruthless looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canizares is looking for a sweep. Ruthless is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.

Ruthless is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Canizares looking for submissions off his back.
Canizares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Canizares actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canizares trying to control but Ruthless postures up.

Ruthless is working for a kimura but Canizares is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ruthless dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ruthless looks for a takedown but Canizares sprawls well.

Canizares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canizares works his way into side control.
Ruthless is looking to reverse the position.
Ruthless manages to work his way to half guard, despite Canizares's best efforts.
Ruthless is staying active underneath Canizares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Canizares wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruthless is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Canizares is looking for a kimura but Ruthless is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canizares to get the leverage.
Canizares is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruthless is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruthless manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares postures up.
Ruthless might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Canizares haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Canizares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canizares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Canizares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canizares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ruthless looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canizares slips nicely into half guard.
Ruthless regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ruthless throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruthless working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruthless is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Canizares is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canizares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruthless defends it nicely.
Canizares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruthless avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruthless is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruthless shoots in and gets a takedown into Canizares's guard.
Ruthless preventing the sweep.
Ruthless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Canizares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruthless trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Canizares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruthless doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruthless manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruthless showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruthless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruthless controlling from the top position.
Canizares keeping moving, preventing Ruthless from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Canizares. No joy for Ruthless on that attempt.
Canizares feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruthless changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canizares tries to avoid it but Ruthless manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canizares to the ground. Canizares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ruthless.
Canizares darts in looking for a takedown but Ruthless gets double underhooks and turns Canizares into the cage.
Canizares tries to pull guard but Ruthless forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruthless gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canizares.
Ruthless tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruthless has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canizares after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canizares.
Ruthless fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canizares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ruthless changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Canizares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canizares wants to get back to his feet.
Ruthless takes a little break here. Canizares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Canizares is trying to control Ruthless's posture but Ruthless avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless tries to move to mount but Canizares blocks the move with his legs.
Ruthless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Ruthless is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canizares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares is looking for a sweep.

Ruthless wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Canizares, who protects the arm well.
Ruthless moves into full mount!
Canizares is trying to escape the mount.
Canizares is working hard here to advance position.

Ruthless with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Canizares has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless keeps control of the position as Canizares tries to break free.

Ruthless working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Canizares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruthless's guard. Nice work there by Canizares.
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares wants to pass the guard but Ruthless is keeping the position.

Ruthless is looking for a triangle but Canizares pushes his legs off easily.
Ruthless trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares trying to control but Ruthless is working from the bottom.

Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruthless wants to improve his position but instead Canizares has moved into half guard.
Canizares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruthless keeps working.

Canizares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruthless sees it coming and defends easily.

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.
Ruthless is trying to maintain the position but Canizares is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruthless slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Canizares trying to control but Ruthless is working from the bottom.

Canizares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruthless keeping full guard, as Canizares tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Canizares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruthless looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruthless looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruthless!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ruthless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruthless 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ruthless!
A relieved looking Bob Ruthless thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.