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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Osborne (ranked 6971 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Rufino (ranked 4631 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniel Osborne has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Osborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Rufino!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rufino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rufino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osborne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osborne.
Rufino pushes Osborne off and gets back to his feet.
Osborne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osborne gets caught napping as Rufino dives in and scores a takedown. Osborne manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osborne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rufino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osborne is striking but Rufino is not phased and passes to half guard.
Osborne punching from the bottom.
Osborne is not content to let Rufino control the position.
Osborne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rufino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osborne throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Osborne 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.
Rufino trying to control the action but Osborne is working from the bottom.
Osborne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Osborne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rufino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Rufino seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Osborne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rufino clinches up against the cage.
Osborne prevents Rufino from breaking the clinch.
Osborne is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rufino is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Osborne to the mat. Osborne regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Osborne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rufino escapes and throws Osborne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Osborne is trying to get back to half guard.
Rufino controls the position from side control.
Rufino trying to control the position but Osborne is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne is looking to regain half guard here but Rufino keeps moving and retains side control.
Osborne throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Osborne throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osborne throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rufino controlling the position.
Osborne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Osborne lands a nice short elbow.
Rufino holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osborne prevents Rufino from standing back up.
Rufino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rufino.
Rufino controlling the position.
Osborne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Osborne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Rufino 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.
Osborne misses with a wild combination.
Rufino tries to score with a low kick but Osborne moves his leg out of the way.
Rufino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Osborne to the mat! Osborne manages to get full guard.
Rufino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Osborne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rufino has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Osborne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rufino pulls his head out easily.
Rufino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rufino works his foot free and advances to mount.
Osborne is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Osborne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rufino moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Osborne has worked his arm free - good work by Osborne!
Osborne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osborne is not content to let Rufino control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rufino is trying to get an arm triangle but Osborne is defending well.
Rufino controlling from side mount.
Osborne misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rufino wants to control for a moment but Osborne uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Osborne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne striking from half guard on the bottom.
Rufino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Osborne is staying active underneath Rufino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rufino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rufino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rufino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Osborne regains half guard.
Osborne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Osborne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osborne looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rufino has picked Osborne up and slammed him! Osborne can't keep hold of the triangle and Rufino manages to pass to side control!
Osborne wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rufino fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Osborne tries to improve position but can't.
Rufino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rufino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Osborne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rufino stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Rufino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Osborne gets caught flat footed, as Rufino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Osborne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rufino wants to control from the top but Osborne keeps moving.
Osborne is striking from the bottom but Rufino uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rufino is keen to just control but Osborne is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufino moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Osborne.
Osborne regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rufino escapes and gets back to his feet.
Osborne pushes Rufino up against the cage in a clinch.
Rufino trying to stall but Osborne improves his position.
Rufino pulls Osborne into guard.
Rufino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osborne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osborne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rufino working for a triangle but Osborne defends it easily.
Rufino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osborne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rufino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Osborne has managed to get both his arms back between Rufino's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osborne distracts Rufino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rufino working a defensive guard but Osborne manages to pass into side control anyway.
Osborne is looking to take a break and control but Rufino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Osborne stalls from top position.
Osborne working away.
Osborne wants to control but Rufino is keeping him busy.
Rufino struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rufino is looking for a sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rufino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Osborne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rufino after a bit of a struggle.
Rufino has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Osborne regains guard immediately.
Osborne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rufino looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osborne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nathaniel Osborne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elijah Rufino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rufino trying to control but Osborne is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Rufino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rufino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Rufino!
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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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