PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ran Plan III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, West Bound And Down. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rua
vs
Plan III

180 cm
28
199 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

180 cm
26
197 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Revolution Fatigues

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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ran Plan III!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plan III misses with a looping right.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plan III doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plan III checks a leg kick.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Plan III darts in and clinches Rua up against the ropes.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
Plan III prevents a body shot from Rua.
Plan III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plan III working hard to break the clinch.
Plan III blocks a body shot from Rua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua tries a body shot but Plan III blocks it.
A short right from Plan III on the inside.
Plan III lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Plan III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plan III wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Plan III misses with a body punch.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Plan III avoids it by throwing Rua back against the ropes.
Rua is trying to stall.
Plan III tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Plan III back against the ropes.
Rua taking a breather.
Rua lands a left hand.
Plan III misses with a body punch.
Rua stalling against the ropes.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plan III blocks a body shot from Rua.
Plan III misses with a body punch.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plan III tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan III misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua blocks a body shot from Plan III.
Rua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua prevents a body shot from Plan III.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plan III misses with some punches.
Plan III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plan III stops a takedown attempt from Rua.
Plan III throws a head punch that misses.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Plan III avoids it by throwing Rua back against the ropes.
Plan III lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plan III lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Plan III lands a body shot.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plan III lands with a short shot to the head.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plan III gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Plan III controls his hands.
Plan III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plan III blocks a body shot from Rua.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua working aggressively here.
Rua is working for takedown but Plan III is calmly controlling the position for now.
Plan III lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Plan III is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Plan III.
Plan III gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Plan III can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plan III misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Plan III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua avoids the head kick by Plan III.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Plan III blocks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Plan III.
Rua tries to clinch but Plan III is having none of it.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plan III moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plan III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua looks to land a body kick but Plan III moved away.
Rua looks to land a body kick but Plan III moved away.
Plan III tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua throws a solid leg kick but Plan III takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rua.
Plan III throws an overhand right that lands on Rua's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ran Plan III dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rua closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rua lands in his opponent's 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.
Rua won't allow Plan III to get back to his feet.
Plan III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
Plan III is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rua regains half guard.

Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plan III pulls his head out easily.
Rua tries to roll over but Plan III keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rua controls his leg.
Rua is holding on to half guard well.
Plan III really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Plan III stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.

Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plan III defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plan III wants to stand but Rua is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rua 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III wants to stand but Rua is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Rua wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Plan III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plan III tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plan III to the ground. Plan III escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rua forces Plan III back against the ropes and clinches.
Plan III is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plan III misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Plan III.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Plan III is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Plan III can't fight it off and eventually Rua manages to take the fight to the floor. Plan III looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plan III can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plan III is keeping the position for now.
Rua advances position into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plan III regains half guard.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Plan III is defending the position.

Rua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plan III defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Rua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Plan III throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plan III.
Rua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plan III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plan III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plan III sizes up Rua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Plan III fakes the leg kick and cracks Rua in the body.
Rua throws a body punch but Plan III moves out of range.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plan III has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua fails with the takedown.
Plan III throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Rua. Beautiful body shot.
Plan III just misses with a punch to the body.
Plan III throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Plan III.
Plan III displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Plan III scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Plan III connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Plan III misses the target.

Rua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plan III, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua trying to control the position but Plan III is working away.
Plan III is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua trying to control the action but Plan III is working from the bottom.
Rua throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rua wants to control but Plan III is keeping him busy.

Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plan III has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plan III gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plan III wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plan III defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rua wants to free his trapped foot but Plan III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rua trying to control the action but Plan III is working from the bottom.
Rua stops Plan III from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plan III defends it well.
Plan III tries to kick Rua off but Rua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rua!
Alex Rua was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.