PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger comes to the cage accompanied by Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United. Fatherfockerusus has chosen Born to be wild by Steppenwolf as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rutger
vs
Fatherfockerusus

172 cm
33
175 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

186 cm
33
176 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Fatherfockerusus.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fatherfockerusus.
A clash of legs there as Fatherfockerusus blocks the low kick.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fatherfockerusus manages to avoid it.
Fatherfockerusus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Fatherfockerusus throws an off balance right hand

and Rutger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fatherfockerusus trying to control from the bottom.

Fatherfockerusus actively working from the bottom here.
Fatherfockerusus is looking to control Rutger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fatherfockerusus avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatherfockerusus taking some punishment here, with Rutger in his half guard.
Fatherfockerusus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rutger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fatherfockerusus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rutger trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus is staying active underneath Rutger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fatherfockerusus is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutger slips a nice elbow through Fatherfockerusus's hands, connecting with Fatherfockerusus's forehead.
Rutger prevents Fatherfockerusus from improving his position.
Rutger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rutger is trying to control the action in half guard but Fatherfockerusus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Fatherfockerusus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rutger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fatherfockerusus is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rutger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. Rutger connects with a nice short shot to Fatherfockerusus's temple.
Rutger stalling away here and it's allowed Fatherfockerusus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rutger postures up in Fatherfockerusus's guard and throws a big left but Fatherfockerusus blocks it.
Rutger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rutger is looking to work some ground and pound but Fatherfockerusus has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fatherfockerusus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutger defends it easily.
Fatherfockerusus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fatherfockerusus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fatherfockerusus avoids the attempt from Rutger to control.
Rutger throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fatherfockerusus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rutger throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fatherfockerusus landing punches.
Fatherfockerusus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rutger wants to control but Fatherfockerusus is having none of it.
Rutger regains half guard.
Fatherfockerusus slips a nice elbow through Rutger's hands, connecting with Rutger's forehead.
Rutger is looking for a sweep. Fatherfockerusus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatherfockerusus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fatherfockerusus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Rutger actively working from the bottom here.
Rutger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger trying to control here.
Fatherfockerusus trying to mount his opponent but Rutger defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russ Rutger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fatherfockerusus just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutger wants it to stay on the feet.
Rutger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Rutger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Russ Rutger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatherfockerusus trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatherfockerusus is in close to Rutger's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Rutger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rutger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatherfockerusus defends it easily.

Rutger has his foot on Fatherfockerusus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatherfockerusus works his way back into a safe position though.
Rutger can't keep his opponent in guard - Fatherfockerusus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutger wants to sweep here but Fatherfockerusus controlling him for the moment.
Fatherfockerusus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fatherfockerusus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fatherfockerusus looking to sit in guard and control but Rutger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rutger wants to control from the top but Fatherfockerusus keeps moving.
Fatherfockerusus managing to control the position.
Fatherfockerusus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fatherfockerusus 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.

Rutger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatherfockerusus keeping full guard, as Rutger tries to pass.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatherfockerusus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger postures up.
Fatherfockerusus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fatherfockerusus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fatherfockerusus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus lands with a nice combination. Rutger backs away looking to recover.
Rutger misses the jab.
Fatherfockerusus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutger misses with a leg kick

and Fatherfockerusus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fatherfockerusus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger keeping hold of Fatherfockerusus's head, controlling as best he can.
Fatherfockerusus is trying to control. Rutger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fatherfockerusus is keen to just control but Rutger is a slippery customer.
Rutger wants to improve his position but Fatherfockerusus is controlling well.
Rutger is not content to let Fatherfockerusus control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Fatherfockerusus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutger misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Fatherfockerusus misses the target.
Rutger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fatherfockerusus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fatherfockerusus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fatherfockerusus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutger circles away.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Fatherfockerusus ducks down to avoid it.
Fatherfockerusus blocks a head kick by Rutger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger scores with a hook.
Fatherfockerusus cracks the inside of Rutger's front leg.
Nice jab there from Fatherfockerusus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rutger swings for the body but Fatherfockerusus moves out of range.
Rutger throws an off balance right hand
and Fatherfockerusus counters with a nice uppercut.
Fatherfockerusus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutger.
Fatherfockerusus misses with a looping right.
Fatherfockerusus throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fatherfockerusus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutger misses with a few strikes there.
Rutger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fatherfockerusus on the side of the head.
Fatherfockerusus connects with a single shot there.
Fatherfockerusus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fatherfockerusus.
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fatherfockerusus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutger throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Rutger misses.
Fatherfockerusus scores with a nice strike.
Rutger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Rutger lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fatherfockerusus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fatherfockerusus thuds his right hand into Rutger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fatherfockerusus cracks Rutger with an open hand slap.
Fatherfockerusus shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus scores with a jab to the body.
Fatherfockerusus blocks a jab.
Fatherfockerusus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutger at a distance.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fatherfockerusus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fatherfockerusus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - Fatherfockerusus had a free shot at his head there.

Fatherfockerusus has closed the distance and engaged Rutger in a clinch.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Fatherfockerusus.
A short uppercut from Rutger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fatherfockerusus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatherfockerusus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatherfockerusus.
Fatherfockerusus throws a head punch that misses.
Fatherfockerusus has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Fatherfockerusus throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fatherfockerusus.
Fatherfockerusus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger misses with a body punch.
Rutger lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Fatherfockerusus on the inside.
Fatherfockerusus tries to throw a body punch but Rutger avoids it by throwing Fatherfockerusus back against the cage.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fatherfockerusus backwards.
Fatherfockerusus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rutger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Fatherfockerusus's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Rutger dives in looking to finish as Fatherfockerusus flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Rutger's strikes! Rutger is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Fatherfockerusus's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Fatherfockerusus was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Rutger!
Russ Rutger thanked the fans post fight for their support.