PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ostrowski
vs
Ruggiero

189 cm
26
212 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

200 cm
35
248 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Ruggiero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ruggiero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ostrowski looks to land a right hand but Ruggiero moved out of range.
Ostrowski leaves Ruggiero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Ostrowski lands.

It looks like Vinny Ruggiero has been cut.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruggiero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ostrowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruggiero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ostrowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Ruggiero clinches up with Ostrowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Ostrowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruggiero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruggiero blocks a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruggiero has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Frankie Ostrowski has been cut.
Ruggiero looking to throw knees to the head but Ostrowski is blocking nicely.
Ruggiero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostrowski managing to block the knees to the body from Ruggiero.
Ostrowski presses Ruggiero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Ostrowski.
Ruggiero lands with a left to the head.
Ostrowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruggiero gets an underhook and turns Ostrowski into the cage.
Ruggiero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ostrowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ostrowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruggiero looking to throw knees to the head but Ostrowski is blocking nicely.
Ostrowski presses Ruggiero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Ostrowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski scores with a hook to the body.
Ruggiero looks winded!
Ostrowski is leaning against Ruggiero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ostrowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Ostrowski managing to block the knees to the body from Ruggiero.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ostrowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ostrowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ostrowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ostrowski is leaning against Ruggiero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ostrowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but Ostrowski blocks with his arms.
Ostrowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ostrowski misses with a body punch.
Ostrowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ostrowski blocks a body shot from Ruggiero.
Ostrowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruggiero backwards.
Ostrowski lands a nice uppercut.
Ruggiero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Ostrowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruggiero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ostrowski digs a good body shot into Ruggiero's ribs.
Jab by Ostrowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski cracks Ruggiero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ostrowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruggiero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ostrowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruggiero somewhat.
Ostrowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ostrowski jabs Ruggiero right on the nose. Ruggiero blinks but takes it well.

Ruggiero rushes Ostrowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Ostrowski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ostrowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruggiero prevents Ostrowski from breaking the clinch.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Ostrowski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ruggiero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ostrowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ostrowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruggiero can do to turn this around?
Ostrowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ostrowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruggiero off the cage and back into range.
Frankie Ostrowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostrowski lands a body shot.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Ruggiero checks it.

Ruggiero darts in and clinches Ostrowski up against the cage.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but Ostrowski blocks it.
Ostrowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ostrowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruggiero backwards.
Ruggiero misses with an elbow strike.
Ostrowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski pushes Ruggiero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ostrowski is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruggiero lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Ostrowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruggiero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruggiero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruggiero swings wildly with an uppercut but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero misses with a knee strike.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Ostrowski.
Ruggiero is breathing heavily.
Ostrowski is working Ruggiero over against the cage.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ostrowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Frankie Ostrowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ostrowski is trying to stall.
Ruggiero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ostrowski's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ostrowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Ostrowski gets through Ruggiero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ostrowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ostrowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ostrowski.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostrowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ostrowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but Ostrowski blocks it.
Ostrowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostrowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruggiero backwards.
Ruggiero keeps control of Ostrowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Ruggiero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ostrowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruggiero.
Nice body punch from Ostrowski - that landed with a thud.
Ostrowski digs a right hand into Ruggiero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruggiero's gas tank.
Ostrowski can't find room to land a body shot as Ruggiero controls the action.
Ostrowski is leaning against Ruggiero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruggiero misses with a knee strike.
Ostrowski is trying to push Ruggiero away but Ruggiero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ostrowski tries to throw a body punch but Ruggiero avoids it by throwing Ostrowski back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ostrowski has Ruggiero pressed against the cage.
Ruggiero misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski works on Ruggiero's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ostrowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ruggiero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ostrowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ostrowski lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ostrowski wants to break free but Ruggiero has control.
Ostrowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Ostrowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Ostrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruggiero manages to avoid it.
Ostrowski lands a jab to Ruggiero's midsection.
Ostrowski dips to his left and cracks Ruggiero with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Ostrowski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ostrowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Ostrowski catches Ruggiero right on the button with a cross.

Ruggiero gets caught napping as Ostrowski dives in and scores a takedown. Ruggiero manages to retain guard.
Ruggiero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruggiero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruggiero keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Ostrowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero wants to stand and escape but Ostrowski is having none of it.
Ostrowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ruggiero wants to stand but Ostrowski is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruggiero.
Sloppy strikes from Ostrowski. Those never looked like landing.
Ruggiero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ostrowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruggiero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ostrowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruggiero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruggiero tries to clinch there but Ostrowski circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ostrowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ostrowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ostrowski scores with a punch to the head.
Ostrowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruggiero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski scores with a one two! Ruggiero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Ostrowski. Those never looked like landing.

Ruggiero clinches up against the cage.
Ostrowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruggiero backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ostrowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ostrowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frankie Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ostrowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Ruggiero is rocked!

Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ostrowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ruggiero is still in real trouble! Can Ostrowski finish him?
Ruggiero tries to escape but Ostrowski is in control.
Ruggiero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ostrowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ostrowski is working Ruggiero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ostrowski working the ground and pound.
Ostrowski scores with punches from side control.
Ruggiero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ostrowski is controlling him well.
Ruggiero is being controlled here.
Ostrowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostrowski is putting a hurting on Ruggiero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ostrowski controls the position.
Ostrowski scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ruggiero is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ostrowski can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Ostrowski!
After winning the bout, Frankie Ostrowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.