PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruthless Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd has chosen Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Rudd enters the cage!

Junior
vs
Rudd

174 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

171 cm
30
179 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruthless Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rudd looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Rudd drives through and ends up in Junior's guard.
Rudd is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
Junior keeping full guard, as Rudd tries to pass.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rudd on the ground.

Rudd drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Rudd off! Rudd jumps back into Junior's guard.

Rudd gets to his feet - Junior follows without any prompting.
Rudd cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rudd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudd shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Ruthless Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Rudd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
Rudd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rudd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruthless Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rudd.
Rudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior throws a series of punches but Rudd moves out of range.
No luck for Rudd with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rudd.

Rudd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Junior!

Rudd has hold of Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudd thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rudd trying to control but Junior is having none of it.

Rudd swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Junior is now in Rudd's guard. A big mistake from Rudd there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudd trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Rudd.
Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rudd.
Junior misses with the combination.
Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rudd counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Rudd shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rudd dodges the punch combination from Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Rudd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rudd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rudd shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Rudd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junior cracks Rudd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rudd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Junior avoids it really well and circles away.
Rudd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junior's waist but Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rudd off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudd slips under a jab from Junior.
Rudd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Rudd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior thuds his right hand into Rudd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruthless Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Rudd tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Rudd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Rudd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Junior dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rudd looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rudd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Rudd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rudd looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.

Rudd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd is trying to control but can't.

Junior postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rudd to stand up.
Rudd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Junior misses.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Rudd's shoulder, as Rudd tries to avoid the shot.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Ruthless Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rudd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Rudd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudd fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rudd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rudd shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruthless Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudd is breathing heavily.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior throws the left hand but Rudd avoids the punch easily.
Rudd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudd tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Rudd throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Junior is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rudd shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Rudd moves away and avoids it.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Rudd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Junior feints a jab promting Rudd to slip. Junior then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rudd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rudd fails with the takedown.
Rudd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Junior throws a hook but Rudd avoids it easily.
Rudd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rudd misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rudd is defended easily by Junior.
Ruthless Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rudd.
Rudd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rudd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rudd is defended easily by Junior.
Rudd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rudd shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Rudd's head back.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rudd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rudd colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Junior as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rudd is left battered and dazed whilst Junior and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruthless Junior!