PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Gomez (ranked 4581 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Cau Ryhein (ranked 490 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gomez
vs
Ryhein

184 cm
18
166
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
157
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Gomez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cau Ryhein!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryhein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gomez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryhein trying to control the position.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryhein is retaining full guard.

Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryhein is keeping the position for now.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Ryhein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryhein manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Ryhein's guard.

Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Ryhein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryhein manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Ryhein's guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Ryhein is keeping the position.
Gomez advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ryhein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomez working away.

Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryhein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Ryhein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez is working to tighten his grip on Ryhein's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ryhein has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gomez is really squeezing tight and eventually Ryhein passes out! Gomez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronnie Gomez !