PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karol Rucinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rucinski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rucinski
vs
di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

175 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

185 cm
19
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Rucinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to chop away at Rucinski's legs.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rucinski manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rucinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rucinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rucinski has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rucinski is out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buonarroti Simoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rucinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rucinski misses with a takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rucinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rucinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Rucinski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rucinski shoots and misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Rucinski 's knee.
Buonarroti Simoni has his takedown stuffed

and Rucinski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rucinski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski wants to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buonarroti Simoni is on top in guard.
Buonarroti Simoni throws and elbow that misses. Rucinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buonarroti Simoni's guard. Nice move by Rucinski!
Rucinski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buonarroti Simoni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Buonarroti Simoni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rucinski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rucinski throws and elbow that misses. Buonarroti Simoni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rucinski's guard. Nice move by Buonarroti Simoni!
Rucinski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rucinski looking to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucinski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buonarroti Simoni because Rucinski loaded up on that one.

Buonarroti Simoni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rucinski.

Rucinski working for a guillotine from mount but Buonarroti Simoni is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rucinski tries to control but Buonarroti Simoni wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rucinski avoids the attempt from Buonarroti Simoni to control.

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.
Rucinski wants to take Buonarroti Simoni's back here but Buonarroti Simoni is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Rucinski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Buonarroti Simoni has worked his arm free - good work by Buonarroti Simoni!
Buonarroti Simoni defending against the ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni struggling a bit here.

Rucinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buonarroti Simoni, who protects the arm well.
Rucinski landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep.
Rucinski tries to score with some ground and pound. Buonarroti Simoni controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rucinski trying to control the action but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to buck Rucinski off but Rucinski is having none of it.
Rucinski is looking to take a break and control but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rucinski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rucinski but great work by Buonarroti Simoni.
Rucinski is looking to regain half guard here but Buonarroti Simoni keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rucinski is not content to let Buonarroti Simoni control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rucinski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buonarroti Simoni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rucinski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rucinski tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Rucinski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Buonarroti Simoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rucinski.
Buonarroti Simoni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rucinski shoots in but Buonarroti Simoni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rucinski scores with a takedown into Buonarroti Simoni's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling Rucinski's posture.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Rucinski from controlling successfully.
Rucinski content to stall in guard here.
Rucinski looking to sit in guard and control but Buonarroti Simoni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rucinski working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karol Rucinski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a takedown attempt

and Rucinski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buonarroti Simoni won't be happy with that.

Rucinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rucinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buonarroti Simoni keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rucinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buonarroti Simoni can't do much from the bottom here.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rucinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rucinski wants to free his trapped foot but Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Rucinski trying to control the action but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Rucinski is looking to pass Buonarroti Simoni's guard but actually Buonarroti Simoni recovers to full guard.
Rucinskiis looking to pass into half guard but Buonarroti Simoni pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Buonarroti Simoni is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni scoring with some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni throws and elbow that misses. Rucinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buonarroti Simoni's guard. Nice move by Rucinski!

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Rucinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rucinski 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Rucinski!