PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryker Syland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syland has chosen Seek and Destroy - Metallica as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rojas
vs
Syland

166 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Landon Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryker Syland!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Syland.

It looks like Landon Rojas has been cut.
Rojas dodges the punch combination from Syland.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas really is a fat lump.
Syland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Syland does no damage.

Rojas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Syland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rojas is in Syland's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rojas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Syland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Syland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Syland pushes Rojas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Syland swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Syland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syland misses with a two punch combination.
Syland misses with a combination
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Syland saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Syland.
Ryker Syland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syland ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Syland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Syland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Syland throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Syland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Syland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Syland lands but Rojas takes it in his stride.
Rojas wants to clinch up but Syland keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Syland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Syland looks winded!
Syland misses with a double jab
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syland swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Syland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Syland is out of range and Rojas settles back down.
Syland throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Syland throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Syland jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas dodges the punch combination from Syland.
Syland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rojas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syland avoids it really well and circles away.
Syland throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.

Rojas moves into the clinch.
A short left from Syland.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syland wants to break free but Rojas has control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syland tries to break free but Rojas pushes him back against the cage.
Syland working hard to break the clinch.
Syland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryker Syland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Rojas's cut.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Syland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Syland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Syland. Those never looked like landing.
Syland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Syland misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Syland throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Syland throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.
Syland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syland is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syland scores with a one two! Rojas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Syland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Syland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryker Syland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Ryker Syland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syland misses with the combination.
Syland misses with a combination
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas connects with the punch.

Rojas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Syland. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rojas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas forces his way into half guard.
Rojas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Syland manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Syland avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Syland throws a combination. Rojas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Syland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Syland gets caught flat footed, as Rojas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Syland wants to get back to his feet but Rojas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Syland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rojas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rojas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Syland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rojas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Rojas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Syland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Rojas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Syland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Rojas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Syland takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Syland misses with a combination
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syland throws a head kick that Rojas semi-blocks.
Syland throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
A big right from Rojas misses.
A head kick misses from Rojas.

Rojas clinches up against the cage.
Syland wants to get back to striking at distance but Rojas won't allow it.

Syland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojas tries to clinch up but Syland circles away and keeps his distance.
Syland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rojas backs up against the cage.
Syland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rojas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Syland sprawls well initially but Rojas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Syland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syland scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rojas manages to mount him!
Rojas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Syland is looking to escape.
Rojas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rojas looking to finish Syland with some ground and pound. This is bad for Syland!
You get the feeling that Syland really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rojas landing strikes from the mount and Syland is in trouble!
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!
BOOM! Rojas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rojas wants to control the pace but Syland is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rojas.
Rojas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rojas landing strikes, looking to finish!

Syland is rocked!
Rojas working the ground and pound effectively.
Syland is still in real trouble! Can Rojas finish him?
Syland wants to get back to his feet.
Syland seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rojas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Syland's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rojas 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Rojas!
Ryker Syland spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't have much to say. Thank you to my fans for your support.'.