PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Iaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryerson comes to the cage accompanied by I Got You Babe. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ryerson
vs
Iaton

175 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ned Ryerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wan Iaton!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryerson manages to avoid it.
Iaton blocks a head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a leg kick but Iaton checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryerson, right into the meat.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iaton misses with a two punch combination.
Ryerson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ned Ryerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iaton manages to avoid it.

Iaton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryerson to the mat! Ryerson manages to get full guard.
Ryerson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Iaton from controlling successfully.
Iaton won't allow Ryerson to sweep him here.
Iaton throwing strikes but missing.
Iaton looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryerson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iaton is controlling him.
Iaton thows a big elbow that misses.
Iaton distracts Ryerson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Iaton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iaton throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iaton thows a big elbow that misses.
Iaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iaton pushes down on Ryerson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryerson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iaton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryerson scores with a leg kick.
Iaton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryerson tries to land a front kick but Iaton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryerson's guard.
Ryerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iaton is one step ahead there.
Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Iaton from controlling successfully.
Iaton throws and elbow that misses. Ryerson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iaton's guard. Nice move by Ryerson!
Iaton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Iaton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iaton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iaton is trying to control the position but Ryerson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Iaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryerson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Iaton avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Iaton misses.
Ryerson scores with a jab. Iaton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryerson lands with a slapping head kick.
Iaton blocks the body kick.
Ryerson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iaton can pounce on him.
Ryerson looks to land a body kick but Iaton moved away.
Ryerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ned Ryerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Iaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryerson.
Good leg kick by Ryerson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iaton fails to land the takedown.
Ryerson thuds his shin into the meat of Iaton's side.
Ryerson scores with a push kick.
Iaton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wan Iaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryerson throws a leg kick
and Iaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryerson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryerson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iaton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryerson wants to land a leg kick but Iaton is out of range.
Iaton is breathing heavily.
Ryerson looks for the body kick but Iaton saw that one coming.
Ryerson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a sloppy head kick and Iaton moves out of range easily.
Ryerson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iaton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryerson throws a body kick that misses.
Ned Ryerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryerson misses the target.
Iaton tries to bum rush Ryerson with a series of wild strikes but Ryerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryerson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iaton.
Ryerson lands with a kick to the temple. Iaton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Iaton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryerson.
Iaton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryerson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick from Ryerson lands but Iaton takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ryerson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryerson.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Iaton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryerson - the referee stops the clock and Iaton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryerson. Iaton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Iaton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iaton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iaton blocks a head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Iaton moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ryerson misses.
Ryerson slips a jab and a cross from Iaton.
A head kick from Ryerson lands but Iaton takes it in his stride.
Iaton blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ryerson coming out on top.
Ryerson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iaton's calf.
Ned Ryerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Iaton moves out of range.
Iaton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ryerson.
Iaton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryerson jabs at Iaton's body.
Iaton just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Ryerson misses.
Ryerson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryerson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iaton checks a low kick from Ryerson.
Iaton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iaton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson avoids the body shot from Iaton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson misses with a wild combination.
Ryerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iaton blocks a head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson misses with the combination.
Ryerson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iaton is out of range.
Ryerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryerson misses the body punch
and Iaton counters with a nice body kick.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iaton avoids the head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a push kick but Iaton slaps the foot to one side.
Ryerson scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Ryerson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ryerson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Iaton moves out of range.
Iaton blocks a head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryerson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryerson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iaton misses with a takedown attempt - Ryerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Iaton does no damage.
Iaton checks a low kick from Ryerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryerson keeps Iaton at a distance using the push kick.
Ryerson throws out a leg kick but Iaton moves out of range and Ryerson only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryerson.
Iaton moves out of range of the body kick from Ryerson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaton avoids the head kick by Ryerson.
Iaton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryerson moves out of range as Iaton strikes.
Ryerson slips a jab and a cross from Iaton.
Good work by Iaton as he checks the leg kick.
Ryerson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryerson feints and then cracks Iaton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iaton down.
Ryerson misses with a body kick.
Iaton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iaton moves out of range as Ryerson throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryerson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson thows a body kick. Iaton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Iaton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryerson throws out the jab.
Iaton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryerson circles away quickly and effectively.
Iaton avoids the body shot from Ryerson.
Ryerson fails to land with a series of punches.
Iaton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iaton defending well as Ryerson loads up on a big left hand.
Ryerson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iaton's sensitive parts.
Iaton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Iaton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryerson sprawls well. He's pushed Iaton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryerson throws a sloppy head kick and Iaton moves out of range easily.
Ryerson throws a leg kick which misses Iaton's front leg but catches the back leg as Iaton tries to avoid it.
Iaton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ryerson.
Ryerson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iaton avoids the head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a chopping leg kick but Iaton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ryerson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iaton.
Ryerson misses the jab.

Iaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryerson's guard.
Iaton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Iaton working the ground and pound but Ryerson is defending the strikes.
Iaton working the head with strikes.
Wan Iaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iaton scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iaton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryerson's legs.
Iaton working the ground and pound but Ryerson is defending the strikes.
Iaton landing a few strikes.
Iaton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Iaton is looking to take a break and control but Ryerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ned Ryerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iaton tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wan Iaton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ryerson 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Ryerson!