PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedelho Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BurnyBurny CutCut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedelho Rua looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rua
vs
CutCut

185 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedelho Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BurnyBurny CutCut!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to clinch there but CutCut circles away.

Rua closes the distance and pushes CutCut back into the cage.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from CutCut.

CutCut is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rua can't fight it off and eventually CutCut manages to take the fight to the floor. Rua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
CutCut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
CutCut wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CutCut.
CutCut wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
CutCut working some strikes from top position.
Rua keeping full guard, as CutCut tries to pass.
CutCut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CutCut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CutCut.
CutCut trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CutCut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

CutCut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - CutCut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
CutCut trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
CutCut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
CutCut looks gassed!
Rua fails with the takedown

and CutCut counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
CutCut trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is pulling down on CutCut's head. It's preventing any offense from CutCut, at least for the moment.
CutCut thows a big elbow that misses.
Rua controls CutCut momentarily but CutCut frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CutCut trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CutCut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rua looking to control.
CutCut stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rua is trying to control CutCut's posture but CutCut avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Check out the look on CutCut's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
CutCut scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on CutCut's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rua gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
CutCut scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rua?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, CutCut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua tries to hold on but CutCut postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BurnyBurny CutCut dominated that round.
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.

CutCut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but CutCut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
CutCut works his foot free and advances to mount.
CutCut working away from the top, dropping strikes.
CutCut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, CutCut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
CutCut landing punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CutCut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
CutCut landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
CutCut lands a nice shot to the head.
CutCut cracks Rua with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
CutCut trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
CutCut dominating with strikes here.
CutCut working Rua over with strikes here.
CutCut looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CutCut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rua is looking to escape.
CutCut lands a heavy elbow.
Rua is in a horrible position here. CutCut smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
CutCut connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
CutCut lands a big elbow.
CutCut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
CutCut fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CutCut landing strikes from the mount and Rua is in trouble!
CutCut scores with a couple of good head shots there.
CutCut working the ground and pound effectively.

CutCut jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rua is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rua and CutCut has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
CutCut throws an elbow but Rua slips to the side and avoids it well.

Rua throws CutCut to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CutCut fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua tries to clinch up

and CutCut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
CutCut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
CutCut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua managing to control the position.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - CutCut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CutCut thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rua to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BurnyBurny CutCut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua tries to clinch but CutCut moves away

and CutCut counters with a takedown into side control.
CutCut working the head and body with strikes.
CutCut is chipping away with strikes.
CutCut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Rua gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
CutCut tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
CutCut scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rua?
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CutCut lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rua hang on?
CutCut postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rua looks a forlorn figure.
CutCut punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rua is looking to get to half guard.
CutCut lands a big shot there that rocks Rua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
CutCut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rua is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua regains half guard.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CutCut wants to free his trapped foot but Rua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
CutCut with the ground and pound but Rua uses the opportunity to regain guard.
CutCut pushes down on Rua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
CutCut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control but CutCut postures up.
BurnyBurny CutCut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
CutCut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rua wants to improve his position but CutCut is controlling well.
Fedelho Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua is looking to control CutCut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
BurnyBurny CutCut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got CutCut winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BurnyBurny CutCut!