PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Ruis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xystorophroi has chosen Boom!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Xavier Xystorophroi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ruis
vs
Xystorophroi

165 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Ruis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Xystorophroi!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruis tries to keep at a distance but Xystorophroi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xystorophroi prevents it.
Ruis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xystorophroi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xystorophroi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xystorophroi is working for takedown but Ruis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruis goes for a takedown attempt but Xystorophroi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Ruis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xystorophroi but Xystorophroi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xystorophroi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruis.

Ruis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xystorophroi was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Xystorophroi trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ruis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ruis stands and steps away. Xystorophroi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Ruis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruis showed some decent athleticism there.
Xystorophroi tries to get to full guard but Ruis has control of the leg.
Xystorophroi works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruis trying to control but Xystorophroi is working from the bottom.
Xystorophroi keeping full guard, as Ruis tries to pass.
Ruis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruis stopping the sweep attempt from Xystorophroi.
Ruis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophroi keeping full guard, as Ruis tries to pass.
Xystorophroi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ruis gets to his feet. Xystorophroi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ruis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xystorophroi momentarily.

Xystorophroi gets a clinch.
Ruis tries to circle away but Xystorophroi has him pinned against the cage.
Ruis prevents the takedown attempt.
Xystorophroi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xystorophroi smiles and moves away.
Ruis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xystorophroi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ruis counters with a shoot takedown. Xystorophroi fights it but they end up in guard.
Xystorophroi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruis wants to control from the top but Xystorophroi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Ruis 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.

Ruis tries to clinch but Xystorophroi moves out of range.
Ruis stuns Xystorophroi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlo Ruis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruis is looking to clinch.

Xystorophroi takes the fight into the clinch.
Xystorophroi has Ruis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xystorophroi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Xystorophroi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruis prevents it.
Xystorophroi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xystorophroi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xystorophroi wants a takedown but no success here.
Carlo Ruis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophroi.
Ruis trying to stall but Xystorophroi improves his position.
Ruis jumps guard but Xystorophroi stands there with Ruis around his waist. Ruis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xystorophroi has Ruis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophroi keeps control of Ruis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xystorophroi tries for a takedown but Ruis manages to get underhooks.
Xystorophroi is breathing heavily.
Xystorophroi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xystorophroi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xystorophroi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruis.
Xystorophroi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruis stalling in the clinch but Xystorophroi improves position.
Ruis gets underhooks to prevent Xystorophroi's takedown attempt.
Ruis is working for takedown but Xystorophroi is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xystorophroi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xystorophroi looking for a takedown.
Ruis tries to score a body lock takedown but Xystorophroi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xystorophroi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruis prevents it.
Ruis prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruis goes for a takedown attempt but Xystorophroi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xystorophroi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruis as he jumps to the side.
Ruis cracks Xystorophroi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Ruis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xystorophroi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruis passes Xystorophroi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruis stalling.

Ruis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruis!

Ruis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Xystorophroi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophroi keeping moving, preventing Ruis from controlling successfully.
Ruis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Ruis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ruis lands with a nice body punch.
Ruis clinches but Xystorophroi breaks the clinch

and Xystorophroi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xystorophroi has Ruis pressed against the cage, preventing Ruis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Xystorophroi gets control of Ruis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xystorophroi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Xystorophroi keeping moving, preventing Ruis from controlling successfully.
Xystorophroi has momentary wrist control but Ruis slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruis lands a couple of digs.
Xystorophroi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruis.
Ruis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruis trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruis is looking to stand up but Xystorophroi won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruis is pushing down on Xystorophroi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xystorophroi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xystorophroi!
Ruis wants to control the pace but Xystorophroi is squirming around nicely.
Ruis controlling the pace for now.
Xavier Xystorophroi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Ruis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xystorophroi is looking to escape.
Ruis controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ruis.
Ruis looking to control but Xystorophroi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xystorophroi is trying to escape the mount.
Ruis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xystorophroi working to try and regain 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.
Ruis looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ruis has hold of Xystorophroi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xystorophroi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruis looking to control but Xystorophroi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Ruis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Ruis!