PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchup is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for John Ketchup has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ketchup
vs
Del Rio

199 cm
31
179 lbs
14 - 44 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 44 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ketchup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ketchup is breathing heavily.

Del Rio is trying to trip Ketchup. He has hold of a leg but Ketchup is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Rio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Del Rio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Del Rio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ketchup is retaining full guard.
Del Rio is stalling in the full guard.
Ketchup is looking to sweep but instead, Del Rio has passed into half guard.
Del Rio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Del Rio trying to mount his opponent but Ketchup defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alberto Del Rio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Del Rio shoots in but no luck this time.

Del Rio pushes Ketchup up against the cage in a clinch.
Ketchup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ketchup tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Rio's elbow.

Del Rio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ketchup regains guard immediately.
Del Rio wants to control from the top but Ketchup keeps moving.
Ketchup keeping full guard, as Del Rio tries to pass.
Del Rio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio is in close to Ketchup's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Rio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Rio works over Ketchup with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Rio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alberto Del Rio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ketchup stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ketchup wants it to stay on the feet.

Del Rio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ketchup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Rio.
Del Rio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ketchup is staying active underneath Del Rio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Del Rio seems content to control.
Ketchup has hold of Del Rio's hands but Del Rio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Del Rio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Del Rio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ketchup keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Del Rio is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Ketchup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown but Ketchup shows good takedown defense.
Del Rio fails to land the takedown.
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!
Ketchup swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Rio.
Del Rio fails with the takedown.

Del Rio gets a double leg takedown into Ketchup's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Ketchup looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Del Rio has picked Ketchup up and slammed him! Ketchup can't keep hold of the triangle and Del Rio manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio dominated that 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.

Ketchup stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ketchup wants it to stay on the feet.

Del Rio gets a double leg takedown into Ketchup's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Rio landing some decent shots from guard.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Rio is in close to Ketchup's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Del Rio wants to control from the top but Ketchup keeps moving.
Ketchup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Del Rio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Del Rio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Del Rio looking to pass the guard.
Del Rio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Alberto Del Rio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Del Rio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Del Rio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Rio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ketchup keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully.
Del Rio stands and throws Ketchup's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketchup is letting Del Rio control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio is working Ketchup over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ketchup throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ketchup is trying to escape the position but Del Rio is controlling the position.
Del Rio wants to control but Ketchup is keeping him busy.
Del Rio in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Del Rio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ketchup down.

Del Rio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ketchup knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Del Rio controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Del Rio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Rio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ketchup wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Del Rio working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rio controlling the position.
Del Rio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ketchup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ketchup tries to buck Del Rio off but Del Rio is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Del Rio 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.
Alberto Del Rio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Rio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ketchup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Rio connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Rio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alberto Del Rio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Ketchup in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio has Ketchup pressed against the cage, preventing Ketchup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Rio has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchup.
Ketchup tries to break free but Del Rio pushes him back against the cage.
Del Rio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Rio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ketchup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Rio wants a takedown.
John Ketchup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ketchup after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Del Rio is trying to drag Ketchup to the mat but Ketchup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Rio.
Del Rio has Ketchup pressed against the cage, preventing Ketchup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ketchup gets underhooks to prevent Del Rio's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchup.
Ketchup tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ketchup is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns Ketchup into the cage.

Del Rio has Ketchup pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Del Rio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ketchup tumbling to the mat - Del Rio dives into Ketchup's guard.
Ketchup keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully.
Del Rio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Del Rio throwing strikes but missing.
Ketchup keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alberto Del Rio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Del Rio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ketchup looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Rio lands a nice forearm strike.
Del Rio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ketchup's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ketchup takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
John Ketchup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Del Rio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Del Rio is putting a hurting on Ketchup here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Rio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Del Rio!