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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruzic's entrance music is Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
48 - 20 - 2 |
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190 cm
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196 lbs
51 - 27 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
48 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Ruzic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 27 - 2, fighting out of New York, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Ruzic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruzic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruzic trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ruzic passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruzic trying to mount his opponent but Spade defends it.
Spade actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spade wants to get back to full guard.
Spade is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruzic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Ruzic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruzic passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
Ruzic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spade hang on?
Ruzic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruzic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spade for as long as he can get away with.
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Ruzic controlling his opponent.
Ruzic lands a heavy elbow.
Ruzic controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruzic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spade looks a forlorn figure.
Ruzic working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruzic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruzic forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ruzic.
Ruzic wants to pass to mount but Spade is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Ruzic seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Ruzic shows good takedown defense.
Ruzic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruzic advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade tries to reverse the position but Ruzic maintains control.
Ruzic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Spade regains half guard.
Ruzic working the head and body with strikes.
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruzic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic controlling from the full mount.
Spade avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ruzic.
Ruzic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spade is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ruzic dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade working to try and regain half guard.
Ruzic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruzic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Ruzic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruzic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Ruzic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ruzic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spade reaches up to try and control the position but Ruzic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Spade rolls and tries to escape and now Ruzic has his back!
Ruzic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic punishes Spade with strikes from the back mount.
Spade trying to get back to his feet but Ruzic is in full control for now.
Spade rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spade trying to hold on to Ruzic's head to control him but Ruzic postures up.
Ruzic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruzic is looking to take a break and control but Spade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruzic misses with a takedown attempt
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Ruzic.
Ruzic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spade scores with a three punch combo!
Spade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Spade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruzic doesn't seem phased though.
Josip Ruzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruzic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spade misses with an uppercut
and Ruzic counters with a series of strikes. Spade will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spade shoots in and drives through. Ruzic sprawls well.
Scott Spade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but Spade shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josip Ruzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruzic drives through with a takedown into Spade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spade goes for a double leg but Ruzic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruzic continues to drive forward.
Ruzic shoots for a takedown but Spade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruzic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade gets caught napping as Ruzic dives in and scores a takedown. Spade manages to retain guard.
Spade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ruzic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spade pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Spade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruzic's head backwards.
Josip Ruzic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruzic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruzic showed some decent athleticism there.
Spade is looking to get back to is feet but Ruzic passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ruzic taking a breather here.
Spade trying his best to control but Ruzic has mounted him.
Josip Ruzic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Ruzic's attempts to control the action.
Spade wants to control but Ruzic is having none of it.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Ruzic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
Ruzic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Josip Ruzic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruzic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spade, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruzic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Ruzic!
A relieved looking Josip Ruzic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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