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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dean Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Zigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Zigg!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zigg has hold of one of Ruiz's legs. Ruiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Zigg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Zigg from controlling successfully.
Zigg postures up.
Zigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruiz is retaining full guard.
Zigg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zigg.
Zigg passes Ruiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zigg seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruiz tries to roll over but Zigg keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruiz is just riding it out for now. Zigg eventually gives up the hold.
Ruiz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zigg scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz tries to kick Zigg off but Zigg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruiz is trying is best to control the position here.
Zigg is working for a kimura but Ruiz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigg seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiz defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz is trying to stand back up but Zigg is controlling him
Zigg wants to pass the guard but Ruiz is defending well.
Zigg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigg tries to pass to full mount but Ruiz defends it.
Zigg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zigg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zigg seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigg.
Zigg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Zigg 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.
Ruiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zigg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruiz slips a nice elbow through Zigg's hands, connecting with Zigg's forehead.
Zigg is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
Ruiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zigg wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy.
Zigg moves into full guard.
Ruiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zigg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruiz has managed to get both his arms back between Zigg's legs - danger averted.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ruiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zigg, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigg misses with a takedown attempt - Ruiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zigg fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ruiz drives through with a takedown into Zigg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ruiz wants to stand but Zigg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zigg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zigg is breathing heavily.
Ruiz works over Zigg with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz postures up in Zigg's guard and throws a big left but Zigg blocks it.
Ruiz cracks Zigg with a solid left hand.
Dean Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Zigg won't let him.
Ruiz stops Zigg from standing up.
Ruiz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zigg to the mat! Zigg manages to get full guard.
Ruiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zigg looking for a guillotine here but Ruiz defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ruiz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigg has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up.
Zigg has control of Ruiz's left arm, preventing Ruiz from doing any damage.
Ruiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz throws a strike but Zigg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ruiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zigg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zigg has managed to get both his arms back between Ruiz's legs - danger averted.
Zigg throws a big right hand that misses.
Zigg wants to stand but Ruiz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zigg throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zigg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruiz has wrist control.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Zigg from controlling successfully.
Zigg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zigg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zigg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zigg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruiz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruiz has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zigg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz distracts Zigg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruiz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zigg's guard.
Zigg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigg is trying to keep Ruiz in close.
Ruiz is working Zigg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Zigg's brow.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruiz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Ruiz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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