PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Redones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Redones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rynes
vs
Redones

169 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

178 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Rynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Redones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rynes clinches up against the cage.
Redones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Redones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rynes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redones.
Horrible takedown by Redones or perhaps it was just good defense by Rynes which made him look bad.
Redones has his takedown stuffed

and Rynes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tyson Rynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Redones.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rynes seems to be looking for submissions.

Rynes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redones shoots in looking for a takedown but Rynes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Redones looks gassed!
Rynes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redones defends it nicely.
Redones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rynes sprawls well. He's pushed Redones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rynes shoots in for a double leg but Redones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Redones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redones prevents Rynes from getting back to his feet.
Redones wants to stand and escape but instead Rynes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rynes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rynes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Rynes as Redones shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rynes.

Redones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rynes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redones as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rynes. No joy for Redones on that attempt.
Redones leaves Rynes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rynes fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redones is defended easily by Rynes.
Rynes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redones avoids it really well and circles away.

Rynes tries to sprawl but Redones drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rynes is not content to let Redones control the position.

Rynes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Redones stands up from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rynes works over Redones's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rynes closes the distance and clinches up with Redones, looking for a takedown. Rynes pushes Redones against the cage but Redones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Rynes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Redones fails with a takedown attempt.

Rynes pushes Redones up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Redones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rynes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rynes somewhat.
Rynes misses with a takedown attempt - Redones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rynes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Rynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rynes as he jumps to the side.
Redones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rynes sprawls well. Rynes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redones gets slowly back to his feet.
Rynes shoots in for a double leg but Redones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rynes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Rynes rushes Redones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Redones jumps into guard, dragging Rynes to the mat.
Redones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Redones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rynes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rynes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Redones can't keep his opponent in guard - Rynes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redones is looking to escape.
Rynes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redones's head.
Rynes throwing shots but Redones is blocking nicely.

Rynes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Redones to get to his feet.
Rynes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redones avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Rynes or perhaps it was just good defense by Redones which made him look bad.
Redones fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rynes rushes Redones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rynes as Redones tries to tie him up.
Rynes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rynes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redones wants to clinch up but Rynes keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rynes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rynes wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Rynes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rynes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rynes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rynes wants it to stay on the feet.
Redones shoots in but no luck this time.
Rynes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rynes somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Redones or perhaps it was just good defense by Rynes which made him look bad.
Tyson Rynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Redones.
Rynes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Redones with that takedown attempt.
Rynes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redones back to the cage. Rynes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rynes has Redones up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redones can't break the clinch.
Redones trying to land knees to the body.
Redones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rynes has him pressed against the cage.
Redones is trying to drag Rynes to the mat but Rynes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rynes is trying to drag Redones to the mat but Redones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Redones looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rynes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redones throws a head punch that misses.
Redones tries to pull guard but Rynes won't allow it.
Redones is trying to pull guard but Rynes has him pressed against the cage.
Rynes wants to take the fight to the mat but Redones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redones tries to land a knee to the head but Rynes blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynes goes for a takedown attempt but Redones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redones leaves Rynes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rynes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redones but Redones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson Rynes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Redones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rynes is staying active underneath Redones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Redones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rynes is controlling Redones's trapped leg to prevent Redones from advancing to side control.
Rynes is pressing down on Redones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rynes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jimmy Redones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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 Tyson Rynes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rynes, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Rynes!