PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junk Memorex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dee tee ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dee tee ryan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Memorex
vs
tee ryan

190 cm
23
226 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

199 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Memorex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, dee tee ryan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Memorex sprawls well initially but ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
ryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ryan drops an elbow to the side of Memorex's head.
ryan misses with a head shot. Memorex uses the momentum to regain guard.
Memorex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ryan's guard.
Memorex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Memorex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Memorex defends well.

ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ryan looks gassed!
Memorex lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Memorex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Memorex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Memorex working some strikes from top position.
ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Memorex is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Memorex scoring with some ground and pound.
Memorex stopping the sweep attempt from ryan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Memorex working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ryan has momentary wrist control but Memorex slips an elbow through the middle.
Memorex is working ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Memorex tries to stand but ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Memorex with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Memorex wants to get up but he can't break ryan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Memorex postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Memorex with a nice head shot there.
Memorex is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Memorex landing some decent shots from guard.

ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Memorex makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Memorex cracks ryan with a solid left hand.
Memorex is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Memorex lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ryan working for a triangle but Memorex defends it easily.
Memorex working some strikes from top position.

ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Memorex scoring with some ground and pound.
ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Memorex working some strikes from top position.
Memorex working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ryan's head.
Memorex cracks ryan with a solid left hand.

Memorex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.

ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Memorex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

ryan has his foot on Memorex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Memorex works his way back into a safe position though.

Memorex got a little sloppy there for a moment and ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Memorex has managed to get both his arms back between ryan's legs - danger averted.

ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

ryan has his foot on Memorex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Memorex works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Memorex misses with a series of wild punches.
Memorex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Junk Memorex will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

ryan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
ryan working some strikes from top position.
ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Memorex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Memorex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Memorex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ryan.
Memorex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
dee tee ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ryan throws a strike but Memorex rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Memorex is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Memorex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Memorex.
ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Memorex as he avoids it easily.
ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Memorex defends it nicely.
Junk Memorex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dee tee ryan.
Nice shot lands for Memorex.
Memorex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ryan.
ryan shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two 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.
ryan shoots in for a takedown but Memorex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Memorex slaps away a takedown attempt from ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Memorex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
ryan dives in and grabs Memorex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Memorex pushes down on ryan's head and hops out.
Memorex works over ryan's head and body with a nice combination.
ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Memorex tries to avoid it but ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Memorex to the ground. Memorex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Memorex misses with a series of wild punches.
ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Memorex throws a head kick that misses.
dee tee ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ryan fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Memorex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ryan. That did some damage!
Memorex throws a right and a left that both miss.
ryan shoots in but Memorex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Memorex lands with a good body shot.
ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Memorex tries to sprawl out of it but ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Memorex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Memorex as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Memorex lands but ryan takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Memorex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Memorex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ryan lands a couple of digs.
ryan throwing strikes from guard but Memorex blocks nicely.
Memorex keeping moving, preventing ryan from controlling successfully.
ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Memorex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Memorex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but dee tee ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Memorex as ryan shoots in.
ryan dodges the punch combination from Memorex.
Memorex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Memorex.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Memorex.
Memorex lands a nice looking kick to the body. ryan takes a step back to recover.
Memorex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Memorex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Memorex's waist but Memorex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ryan off to one side.
Memorex slaps away a takedown attempt from ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junk Memorex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dee tee ryan.
Memorex catches ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Memorex scores with a head kick.
ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Memorex is fending him off so far but ryan persists. Nope, Memorex circles away and we're back to standing.
Memorex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ryan doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Memorex works over ryan's head and body with a nice combination.
ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Memorex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ryan somewhat.
ryan shoots for a takedown but Memorex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Memorex scores with a head kick.
ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Memorex circles away.
ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Memorex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junk Memorex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Memorex throws a right hand that ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that ryan also avoids with ease.
Memorex jabs at ryan's body.
ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Memorex as he avoids it easily.
ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

ryan rushes Memorex and presses him up against the cage.
Memorex gets underhooks to prevent ryan's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Memorex lands an elbow that stopped ryan in his tracks for a moment.
ryan is trying to drag Memorex to the mat but Memorex just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Memorex tries to break the clinch but ryan is controlling the position.
ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Memorex is trying to stall.
Memorex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
ryan avoiding damage as Memorex throws knees to the body.
Memorex unloads a knee to the mid-section. ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

ryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Memorex is trying to keep an underhook but ryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
ryan thows a huge punch but Memorex dodges it nicely.
ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ryan trying to control from half guard but Memorex is working away.
ryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from ryan.
ryan prevents Memorex from standing back up.
ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Memorex pinned against the cage. Memorex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

ryan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from ryan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
ryan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Memorex's head but Memorex avoids it well.
ryan in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ryan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Memorex takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Memorex managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by ryan.
A lull in the action here.
Memorex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ryan misses with the ground and pound.
ryan taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junk Memorex.
I think Memorex 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... dee tee ryan!