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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Ruffy (ranked 3298 p4p, 3393 weight class) and Ragnar Fialkowska (ranked 293 p4p, 299 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Ruffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Fialkowska!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruffy misses with a straight right.
Ruffy looks to land a left hand but Fialkowska moved out of range nicely.
Fialkowska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matteo Ruffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Ruffy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fialkowska doesn't seem phased though.
Ruffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruffy loads up on a big right hand but Fialkowska slips the punch.
Fialkowska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruffy with a jab.
Ruffy misses with a right hand
and Ruffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fialkowska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fialkowska slips a straight right by Ruffy.
Fialkowska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruffy.
Fialkowska throws a series of punches but Ruffy moves out of range.
Ruffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fialkowska manages to avoid it.
Fialkowska misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fialkowska slips under a jab.
Ruffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fialkowska counters with a three punch combo that has Ruffy backing up. Ruffy nods at Fialkowska to acknowledge the strikes.
Matteo Ruffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fialkowska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruffy throws out the jab.
Fialkowska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fialkowska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ruffy backs off Fialkowska throws a huge counter combo but Ruffy manages to avoid it all.
Fialkowska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruffy ducks under a wild hook from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska slips under a jab.
Fialkowska lands with a cross.
Ruffy throws a lazy uppercut
and Fialkowska counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fialkowska staying out of range there.
Ruffy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fialkowska counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruffy throws a hook but Fialkowska avoids it easily.
As Ruffy backs off Fialkowska throws a huge counter combo but Ruffy manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fialkowska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fialkowska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fialkowska was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruffy.
A combination from Ruffy does no damage.
A slow jab from Ruffy misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruffy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fialkowska counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruffy won't be happy with that.
Fialkowska throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fialkowska trying to control the position but Ruffy is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruffy tries to bench press Fialkowska off him but Fialkowska keeps the position.
Fialkowska working the head with strikes.
Fialkowska working the strikes but Ruffy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fialkowska winds up and cracks Ruffy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fialkowska wants to pass the guard but Ruffy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruffy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska working the head and body with strikes.
Fialkowska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fialkowska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruffy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fialkowska connects with a nice short shot to Ruffy's temple.
Fialkowska throwing shots but Ruffy is blocking nicely.
Fialkowska scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruffy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruffy tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska is taking a breather. Ruffy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ruffy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska looking to pass the guard.
Ruffy being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Fialkowska.
Ruffy missing with a left hand there. Fialkowska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Fialkowska will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fialkowska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fialkowska lands a jab to Ruffy's midsection.
Fialkowska throws a shot from downtown. Ruffy moves away and avoids it.
Fialkowska staying out of range there.
Ruffy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruffy throws a right hand that misses
and Fialkowska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fialkowska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruffy.
Ruffy misses with an uppercut. Fialkowska saw that one coming.
Ruffy loads up on a big right hand but Fialkowska slips the punch.
Fialkowska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruffy.
Fialkowska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruffy.
Ruffy throws a right hand that misses
and Fialkowska counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruffy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fialkowska on the side of the head.
Ruffy throws a hook but Fialkowska avoids it easily.
Ruffy leaves Fialkowska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fialkowska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Fialkowska.
Ruffy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matteo Ruffy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fialkowska.
A slow jab from Ruffy misses its intended target.
Fialkowska drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruffy defends it well.
Ruffy misses the body punch
and Fialkowska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fialkowska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Fialkowska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruffy throws a right and a left that Fialkowska avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fialkowska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruffy.
Fialkowska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Fialkowska.
Ruffy throws a looping overhand right but Fialkowska ducks down to avoid it.
Fialkowska throws a right hand that Ruffy ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruffy also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruffy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fialkowska lands with a shot to the body.
Ruffy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruffy misses with a combination
and Fialkowska counters with a takedown into side control.
Fialkowska landing strikes.
Fialkowska tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fialkowska wants to take a breather but Ruffy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fialkowska.
Fialkowska wants to control from the top but Ruffy keeps moving.
Fialkowska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska passes Ruffy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fialkowska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fialkowska throwing shots but Ruffy is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruffy has hold of Fialkowska's hands but Fialkowska slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fialkowska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Fialkowska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four 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.
Fialkowska's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fialkowska looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruffy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fialkowska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruffy's head.
Fialkowska seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Fialkowska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruffy scores with a shot to the body.
Matteo Ruffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruffy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fialkowska moves away.
Ruffy looks to land a right hand but Fialkowska moved out of range.
Ruffy connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Fialkowska as he connects with a hook.
Ruffy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fialkowska to score with a decent uppercut.
Fialkowska tries to bum rush Ruffy with a series of wild strikes but Ruffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fialkowska ducks under a wild hook from Ruffy.
Fialkowska scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruffy throws a shot from downtown. Fialkowska moves away and avoids it.
Ruffy misses with an uppercut. Fialkowska saw that one coming.
Ruffy punishes Fialkowska's body with a nice straight punch.
Fialkowska misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fialkowska manages to avoid it.
Fialkowska ducks under a wild hook from Ruffy.
A countering left hand to the body from Fialkowska misses.
Ruffy takes a swing at Fialkowska's ribcage but misses.
Ruffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ragnar Fialkowska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruffy swings for the body but Fialkowska moves out of range.
Ruffy misses with a straight left.
Fialkowska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruffy momentarily.
Fialkowska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruffy to score with a decent uppercut.
Fialkowska is rocked!
Fialkowska switches off momentarily and Ruffy cracks him with a monster right hand! Fialkowska topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ruffy dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ruffy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Ruffy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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