PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rattle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Rattle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wesley
vs
Rattle

191 cm
22
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
222 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rattle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rattle misses.
Rattle swinging wilding here.
Ron Wesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rattle looks for a takedown but Wesley sprawls well.
Wesley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rattle.

Wesley moves into the clinch.
Rattle takes a shot to the head.
Wesley with a knee to the head.
Rattle takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Chris Rattle has been cut.
Rattle looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wesley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesley.
Wesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rattle backwards.
Wesley controlling the action here for a moment.
Wesley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesley.
Wesley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wesley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rattle up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Wesley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wesley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rattle's face.
Wesley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rattle up against the cage.
Wesley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rattle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wesley.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Wesley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesley obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesley stalling.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wesley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wesley scores a nice knee to the body.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wesley.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but Rattle blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tries a knee to the head but Rattle blocks it.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rattle is trying to break the clinch but Wesley has him pressed against the cage.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rattle tries to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling the position.
Wesley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but Rattle blocks with his arms.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle has a couple of punches blocked by Wesley.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle is trying to maintain a safe position but Wesley gets an underhook and turns Rattle into the cage.
Rattle can't find room to land a body shot as Wesley controls the action.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rattle letting Wesley take a breather here.
Wesley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rattle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wesley.
Wesley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rattle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wesley smiles and moves away.
Rattle misses with a series of wild punches.
Wesley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rattle counters with a straight right hand.
Wesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rattle.
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rattle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley scores with a three punch combo!
Rattle looks to land a combination. Wesley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wesley throws a leg kick which misses Rattle's front leg but catches the back leg as Rattle tries to avoid it.
Rattle looks to land a left hand but Wesley moved out of range nicely.
Rattle misses with a looping left.

Wesley rushes Rattle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley lands an uppercut.
Wesley stalling the fight.
Wesley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wesley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wesley connects with a knee to the head.
Rattle tries to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling the position.
Rattle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wesley prevents a body shot from Rattle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesley working Rattle over with knees to the body.
Wesley lands a nice knee to the body.
Rattle blocks an uppercut.
Rattle tries to break free but Wesley pushes him back against the cage.
Rattle blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Wesley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rattle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wesley lands with a slapping head kick.
Wesley misses with a combination
and Rattle counters with a two punch combo.
Rattle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rattle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wesley lands with a shot to the body.
Wesley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rattle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesley in his tracks.
Wesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rattle.
Wesley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rattle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rattle fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesley cracks the inside of Rattle's front leg.
Rattle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rattle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesley manages to avoid it.
Wesley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesley.
Rattle looks to land a combination but Wesley avoids it well.
Wesley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wesley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rattle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wesley.
Wesley misses with a wild combination.
Wesley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rattle lands with a nice combination. Wesley backs away looking to recover.

Wesley moves into the clinch.
Wesley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rattle wants to break free but Wesley has control.
Wesley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rattle can do to turn this around?
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattle swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesley landing knees to the body.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wesley prevents a body shot from Rattle.
Wesley landing knees to the body.
Wesley is leaning against Rattle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wesley stalling the fight.
Rattle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesley keeps control of Rattle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Wesley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rattle takes a shot to the head.
Wesley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wesley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wesley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wesley lands a knee to the head.
Wesley taking a breather.
Wesley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rattle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattle is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
Rattle can't find room to land a body shot as Wesley controls the action.
Wesley lands an elbow inside.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
Rattle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rattle is trying to maintain a safe position but Wesley gets an underhook and turns Rattle into the cage.
Wesley digs a right hand underneath Rattle's ribcage. Rattle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wesley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wesley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rattle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rattle misses with some punches.
Rattle blocks an elbow strike.
Wesley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rattle has a couple of punches blocked by Wesley.
Rattle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rattle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wesley has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesley obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Rattle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rattle goes for a takedown attempt but Wesley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
Wesley misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rattle clobbers Wesley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wesley throws a chopping leg kick but Rattle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ron Wesley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rattle is able to avoid easily.
Wesley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rattle counters with a left to the body.
Wesley tries to score with a low kick but Rattle moves his leg out of the way.
Rattle looks to land a combination but Wesley avoids it well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rattle.
You can see the frustration on Wesley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wesley is looking to regain half guard here but Rattle keeps moving and retains side control.

Rattle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Wesley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rattle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wesley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rattle.
Wesley is looking to clinch.
Rattle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wesley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rattle.
A good leg kick by Wesley.
Wesley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rattle's sensitive parts.
Wesley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rattle blocks a head kick by Wesley.
Wesley ducks under a wild hook from Rattle.

Wesley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wesley.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ron Wesley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Wesley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wesley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley prevents Rattle from breaking the clinch.
Wesley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rattle wants to break free but Wesley has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesley obliges.
Wesley landing knees to the body.
Wesley taking a breather.
Rattle goes for a takedown attempt but Wesley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wesley ducks under a wild hook from Rattle.
Rattle circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rattle to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wesley scores with a nice body kick.

Wesley takes the fight into the clinch.
Wesley lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley has Rattle pressed against the cage, preventing Rattle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wesley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesley lands an uppercut.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Wesley lands an elbow inside that Rattle shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesley.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rattle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Wesley.
Wesley lands an elbow inside that Rattle shrugs off.
Wesley lands a knee to the head.
Rattle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Rattle jumps guard but Wesley stands there with Rattle around his waist. Rattle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
Wesley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wesley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rattle is trying to break free.
Wesley stops a takedown attempt from Rattle.
Wesley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattle is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Rattle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wesley.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rattle tries for a takedown but Wesley manages to get underhooks.
Wesley lands a nice knee to the body.
Rattle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wesley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rattle backwards.
Rattle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wesley lands an elbow inside that Rattle shrugs off.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but Rattle blocks with his arms.
Rattle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rattle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wesley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rattle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wesley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rattle wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesley won't allow it.
Wesley lands with a left to the head.
Ron Wesley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rattle tries to circle away but Wesley has him pinned against the cage.
Rattle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Wesley.
Wesley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rattle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesley's elbow.
Wesley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rattle's efforts to push away.
Chris Rattle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley with a knee to the head.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
Rattle wants to break free but Wesley has control.
Wesley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rattle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesley walks away with a smile on his face. Rattle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rattle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rattle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wesley defends it nicely.
Rattle misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Wesley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Wesley!