PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Calibrisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calibrisi has chosen Etho - The Godfather Theme (Dubstep Remix) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ryder
vs
Calibrisi

185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

175 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sherman Calibrisi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calibrisi looks to clinch
and Ryder counters with a stiff right hand.
Calibrisi throws a leg kick
and Ryder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ryder. No joy for Calibrisi on that attempt.
Ryder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calibrisi misses with a takedown

and Ryder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jack Ryder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherman Calibrisi.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calibrisi working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Calibrisi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryder defends well.
Ryder scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Calibrisi looking for a guillotine here but Ryder defends easily.
Calibrisi is pulling down on Ryder's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.
Calibrisi trying to control the position.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.
Ryder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ryder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calibrisi sprawls well initially but Ryder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryder lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder stops Calibrisi from getting back to his feet.
Ryder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calibrisi on the ground.
Ryder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Calibrisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryder controlling the action here.
Calibrisi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Calibrisi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calibrisi.
Ryder is working Calibrisi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ryder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Calibrisi rushes Ryder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ryder tightens his grip and picks Calibrisi up, before dumping him to the ground. Calibrisi manages to land in guard.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Calibrisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calibrisi trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calibrisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryder is looking to stand up but Calibrisi won't let him.
Calibrisi trying to control the position here.
Calibrisi is trying to hold Ryder in close to prevent damage but Ryder has managed to pass into half guard.
Ryder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Calibrisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryder wants to pass to mount but Calibrisi is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ryder.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Calibrisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Calibrisi trying to hold on to Ryder's head to control him but Ryder postures up.
Calibrisi is not content to let Ryder control the position.
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calibrisi wants to improve his position but Ryder is controlling well.
Calibrisi is pressing down on Ryder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calibrisi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Calibrisi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calibrisi is keeping the position for now.
Ryder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Calibrisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryder circles away.
Ryder fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calibrisi is fending him off so far but Ryder persists. Nope, Calibrisi circles away and we're back to standing.
Calibrisi with a poor takedown

and Ryder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calibrisi!
Calibrisi regains half guard.
Calibrisi is trying to maintain the position but Ryder is very close to passing his half guard.

Calibrisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calibrisi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryder connects with a nice short shot to Calibrisi's temple.
Calibrisi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Calibrisi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jack Ryder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryder cracks Calibrisi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calibrisi tries to hold on but Ryder postures up.
Ryder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Calibrisi?
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is having none of it.
Ryder with the ground and pound from mount.
Calibrisi tries to hold on but Ryder postures up.
Ryder raining down hammerfists from mount.
Calibrisi wants to hold on but Ryder pushes him away.
Calibrisi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calibrisi wants to hold on but Ryder pushes him away.
Calibrisi is breathing heavily.
Ryder raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calibrisi working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calibrisi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Calibrisi is looking to improve his position.
Ryder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calibrisi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryder drops an elbow to the side of Calibrisi's head.
Calibrisi tries to roll over but Ryder keeps him under control.
Calibrisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryder working Calibrisi over with strikes.
Calibrisi gets back to full guard.

Calibrisi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder lands a couple of digs.
Calibrisi has momentary wrist control but Ryder slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ryder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Calibrisi trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder wants to control from the top but Calibrisi keeps moving.

Ryder drops back looking for a leg! Calibrisi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calibrisi manages to kick Ryder off! Ryder jumps back into Calibrisi's guard.
Calibrisi pulls Ryder in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryder from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calibrisi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryder is aware though and is defending well.
Ryder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Ryder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calibrisi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryder has managed to get both his arms back between Calibrisi's legs - danger averted.
Calibrisi working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Calibrisi is looking for a triangle but Ryder pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryder wants to control from the top but Calibrisi keeps moving.
Ryder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Calibrisi closes the distance but Ryder moves to the side

and Ryder counters with a single leg into guard. Calibrisi didn't expect that.
Ryder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Calibrisi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Calibrisi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.
Ryder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Calibrisi has his foot on Ryder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryder works his way back into a safe position though.
Calibrisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Calibrisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder scoring with some ground and pound.

Calibrisi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryder defends well.
Ryder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Calibrisi keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ryder lands a couple of elbows.
Ryder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calibrisi is looking to stand up but Ryder isn't so interested in that idea.
Calibrisi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ryder lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calibrisi is keeping the position for now.
Calibrisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Calibrisi working for a triangle but Ryder defends it easily.
Calibrisi is looking to sweep but instead, Ryder has passed into half guard.
Ryder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calibrisi wants to improve his position but Ryder is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryder connects with a nice short shot to Calibrisi's temple.

Ryder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calibrisi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryder wants to control but Calibrisi is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calibrisi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calibrisi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Calibrisi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calibrisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calibrisi keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calibrisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calibrisi wants to control but Ryder is keeping busy.
Calibrisi pushes Ryder off looking to stand but Ryder dives back in and keeps control.
Ryder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calibrisi keeps working.
Ryder lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calibrisi is looking to improve his position.
Ryder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ryder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calibrisi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calibrisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sherman Calibrisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Ryder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calibrisi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ryder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryder, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ryder!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Ryder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.