PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Seoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Seoul has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Fitzmagic's chin.

Fitzmagic
vs
Seoul

170 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Seoul!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzmagic lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Jin Seoul has been cut.
Seoul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Fitzmagic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fitzmagic trying to mount his opponent but Seoul defends it.

Fitzmagic is working for a kimura but Seoul is defending it quite comfortably.
Seoul is not content to let Fitzmagic control the position.
Seoul is trying to control but can't.
Seoul is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seoul is trying to control but can't.
Fitzmagic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seoul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzmagic.
Seoul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitzmagic is working away from the top position though.
Fitzmagic working the head and body with strikes.

Seoul looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzmagic wants to free his trapped foot but Seoul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seoul tries to get to full guard but Fitzmagic has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seoul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzmagic.
Seoul trying to control but Fitzmagic postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzmagic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzmagic wants to take a breather but Seoul is having none of it.
Fitzmagic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seoul!
Seoul tries to reverse the position but Fitzmagic maintains control.
Fitzmagic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seoul is looking to escape.
Fitzmagic punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seoul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fitzmagic with good strikes from the mount here!
Fitzmagic working the ground and pound effectively.
Fitzmagic landing strikes from the mount.

Fitzmagic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fitzmagic working the ground and pound effectively.
Fitzmagic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzmagic tries to control but Seoul wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seoul is looking to get to half guard.
Fitzmagic content just to control the position here.
Seoul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fitzmagic with a couple of short strikes.

Fitzmagic looking for a guillotine from mount but Seoul is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzmagic looking to control but Seoul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Fitzmagic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Seoul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Seoul shoots in for a double leg but Fitzmagic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fitzmagic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fitzmagic showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzmagic in particular looking to stall.

Fitzmagic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seoul is just riding it out for now. Fitzmagic eventually gives up the hold.
Fitzmagic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seoul looking for submissions off his back.

Seoul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitzmagic pulls his head out easily.
Fitzmagic passes to side control.
Fitzmagic wants to control but Seoul is keeping him busy.

Fitzmagic decides to stand back up.
Seoul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Fitzmagic shoots in and bounces Seoul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fitzmagic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seoul keeping full guard, as Fitzmagic tries to pass.
Fitzmagic chips away with some ground and pound.
Fitzmagic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seoul can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seoul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic looking to sit in guard and control but Seoul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Seoul looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzmagic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fitzmagic scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seoul working for a triangle but Fitzmagic defends it easily.
Fitzmagic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seoul stops Fitzmagic from passing to mount.
Fitzmagic is looking to take a break and control but Seoul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzmagic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Fitzmagic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Seoul is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Fitzmagic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fitzmagic controlling from side mount.
Fitzmagic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Seoul is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seoul gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzmagic controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Fitzmagic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Seoul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fitzmagic has closed the distance and engaged Seoul in a clinch.
Seoul is trying to pull guard but Fitzmagic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Fitzmagic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Seoul regains guard.
Seoul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzmagic passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Fitzmagic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seoul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan Fitzmagic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seoul is not content to let Fitzmagic control the position.
Fitzmagic is trying to ground and pound but Seoul uses the momentary lack of control by Fitzmagic to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seoul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitzmagic is looking to stall here but Seoul recovers full guard.
Seoul can't keep his opponent in guard - Fitzmagic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Seoul looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzmagic not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fitzmagic is looking for a kimura here.

Seoul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Seoul looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzmagic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fitzmagic looking to finish Seoul with some ground and pound. This is bad for Seoul!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Seoul to take his back!
Seoul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fitzmagic lands with a hammerfist to the side of Seoul's head.
Fitzmagic lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Seoul hold on?!
Fitzmagic wants to control but Seoul manages to buck him off and is now in Fitzmagic's guard! Nice work there by Seoul!

Fitzmagic pushes Seoul off and gets back to his feet.
Seoul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzmagic as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitzmagic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fitzmagic stands up and waves to Seoul to follow him.

Fitzmagic shoots in and gets a takedown into Seoul's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzmagic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzmagic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic slips nicely into half guard.

Fitzmagic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seoul is just riding it out for now. Fitzmagic eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Fitzmagic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Seoul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fitzmagic rushes Seoul and presses him up against the cage.

Fitzmagic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fitzmagic manages to end up in side control.
Seoul gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fitzmagic with good strikes from the mount here!
Fitzmagic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fitzmagic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Seoul looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzmagic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seoul is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzmagic lands a heavy elbow.
Seoul is wriggling around trying to escape.

Fitzmagic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Seoul is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Seoul and Fitzmagic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Fitzmagic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seoul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fitzmagic's guard! Nice work there by Seoul!
Seoul trying to control but Fitzmagic is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seoul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seoul prevents Fitzmagic from getting back to his feet.

Seoul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch but Seoul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Fitzmagic 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzmagic wants to control from the top but Seoul keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Seoul working for a triangle but Fitzmagic defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seoul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzmagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzmagic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzmagic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seoul is keeping the position for now.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Seoul is working from the bottom.
Fitzmagic throwing strikes from guard but Seoul blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzmagic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Fitzmagic stands and steps away. Seoul gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seoul. Fitzmagic does a little dance to reset his feet.

Fitzmagic feints and as Seoul raises his hands in defense, Fitzmagic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzmagic tries to free his leg and advance position but Seoul is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Seoul is working from the bottom.
Fitzmagic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Fitzmagic had his way with Jin Seoul in that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Seoul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Seoul shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzmagic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Seoul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Fitzmagic clinches up against the cage.

Seoul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fitzmagic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seoul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzmagic passes into half guard.

Fitzmagic seems to be looking for submissions.
Seoul tries to kick Fitzmagic off but Fitzmagic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seoul is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seoul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic wants to pass the guard but Seoul is defending well.
Seoul trying to control but Fitzmagic postures up.
Seoul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fitzmagic is staying active.

Fitzmagic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seoul is just riding it out for now. Fitzmagic eventually gives up the hold.
Seoul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzmagic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seoul keeps working.
Fitzmagic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seoul's head.
Fitzmagic content to control rather than advance.
Fitzmagic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seoul is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fitzmagic passes to full mount!
BOOM! Fitzmagic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seoul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fitzmagic controlling from mount.

Fitzmagic looking to secure an arm triangle but Seoul defends it well.
Seoul is looking to improve his position but Fitzmagic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryan Fitzmagic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitzmagic controlling the pace for now.

Fitzmagic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fitzmagic avoids the attempt from Seoul to control.
Jin Seoul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seoul throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fitzmagic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzmagic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Fitzmagic!