PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roni Draymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Ruffarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Draymond
vs
Ruffarino

169 cm
27
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roni Draymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus Ruffarino!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Draymond lands a big head kick that sends Ruffarino tumbling to the mat! Draymond takes a step backwards and waves Ruffarino back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ruffarino is rocked!

Ruffarino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Draymond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruffarino is in Draymond's guard.
Ruffarino is still in real trouble! Can Draymond finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Draymond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruffarino off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ruffarino seems to have recovered his senses.
Draymond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruffarino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Draymond somewhat.
Ruffarino is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Draymond or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruffarino, which made it look bad.
Ruffarino avoids the head kick by Draymond.
Ruffarino is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Draymond cracks Ruffarino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Ruffarino drives through and clinches with Draymond against the cage.

Draymond wants the takedown. Ruffarino is fighting it off but Draymond persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ruffarino's guard against the cage.

Ruffarino pushes Draymond off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ruffarino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Ruffarino has managed to clinch.

Draymond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ruffarino clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draymond doesn't have the hooks in and Ruffarino manages to turn into his guard.
Ruffarino throwing strikes but missing.

Draymond has his foot on Ruffarino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruffarino works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruffarino is working Draymond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Ruffarino stands up and waves to Draymond to follow him.

Draymond darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ruffarino has one foot on Draymond's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Draymond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruffarino stalling.
Ruffarino tries for a takedown but Draymond manages to get underhooks.
Ruffarino goes for a takedown attempt but Draymond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Draymond scores with a jab.

Draymond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruffarino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Draymond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruffarino has a closed guard, preventing Draymond from standing up.
Draymond postures up.
Draymond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draymond postures up in Ruffarino's guard and throws a big left but Ruffarino blocks it.
Ruffarino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Draymond stopping the sweep attempt from Ruffarino.
Ruffarino trying to keep a closed guard but Draymond is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Ruffarino moves into range and clinches up with Draymond.
Draymond has Ruffarino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruffarino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roni Draymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Draymond breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Draymond.
We've been told by Draymond's head coaches at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Draymond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ruffarino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruffarino lands in his opponent's guard.

Draymond is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Draymond is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draymond is trying to break the clinch but Ruffarino is controlling him.

Draymond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Draymond clinches up with Ruffarino and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draymond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruffarino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Draymond prevents it.
Ruffarino wants a takedown but no success here.

Ruffarino decides to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruffarino is trying to keep Draymond in close.
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 Roni Draymond will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ruffarino tries to keep at a distance but Draymond has taken the fight into the clinch.

Draymond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Draymond darts in and clinches Ruffarino up against the cage.

Draymond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruffarino is looking to control Draymond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruffarino avoid being mounted?
Draymond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruffarino keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draymond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Draymond lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruffarino is trying to maintain the position but Draymond is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffarino controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Draymond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruffarino's head.
Draymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruffarino can do to turn this around?
Ruffarino is looking to control Draymond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruffarino avoid being mounted?
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. Draymond connects with a nice short shot to Ruffarino's temple.
Ruffarino tries to get to full guard but Draymond has control of the leg.
Draymond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Draymond trying to control from Ruffarino's half guard. Ruffarino has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Draymond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draymond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruffarino controlling the position.
Draymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruffarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draymond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draymond is in close to Ruffarino's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ruffarino uses the cage to get back to his feet.

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

Draymond pushes Ruffarino off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draymond throws a series of punches but Ruffarino avoids them all with ease.
Ruffarino checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Draymond closes the distance and clinches.

Ruffarino has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Draymond regains guard immediately.

Draymond pushes Ruffarino off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Draymond throws a solid leg kick but Ruffarino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draymond.
Ruffarino is looking for the big counter here.

Ruffarino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Draymond napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Draymond explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draymond shoots and misses

and Ruffarino counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruffarino is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Draymond tries to improve position but can't.
Ruffarino controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draymond tries to improve position but can't.
Ruffarino tries to move into full mount but can't pass Draymond's legs.
Draymond wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Ruffarino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Draymond has escaped the position, nice work there.
Draymond is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ruffarino has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ruffarino connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Draymond some visible discomfort.
Ruffarino lands a nice forearm strike.
Rufus Ruffarino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draymond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Draymond taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roni Draymond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ruffarino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Draymond circles away.
A combination from Draymond does no damage.
Roni Draymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruffarino shoots in for a takedown but Draymond shows good takedown defense.
Ruffarino shoots in but no luck this time.
Draymond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roni Draymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Ruffarino.
Draymond shoots in for a double leg but Ruffarino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Draymond.
Draymond creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruffarino is trying to control Draymond's posture but Draymond avoids it.
Draymond lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffarino tries to bench press Draymond off him but Draymond keeps the position.
Ruffarino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Draymond avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ruffarino.
Ruffarino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Draymond is looking to take a break and control but Ruffarino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draymond tries to advance to mount but Ruffarino denies him.
Draymond avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ruffarino.
Ruffarino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruffarino wants to get back to full guard.

Draymond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruffarino trying to hold on to Draymond's head to control him but Draymond postures up.
Ruffarino misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Draymond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruffarino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Draymond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruffarino looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruffarino, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draymond throwing strikes from guard but Ruffarino blocks nicely.
Ruffarino striking from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ruffarino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draymond's guard.

Roni Draymond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruffarino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruffarino works over Draymond with some ground and pound from guard.

Draymond working for a triangle but Ruffarino defends it easily.
Ruffarino lands a couple of elbows.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Draymond manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ruffarino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draymond is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draymond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Draymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draymond cracks Ruffarino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Draymond darts in looking for a takedown but Ruffarino gets double underhooks and turns Draymond into the cage.
Ruffarino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Draymond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruffarino as he avoids it easily.

Ruffarino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draymond tries to pull guard but Ruffarino holds him up against the cage and eventually Draymond drops back down to his feet.
Rufus Ruffarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruffarino scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roni Draymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draymond 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roni Draymond!