PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batuhan Jaruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rydeland comes to the cage accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. This should be fireworks!

Rydeland
vs
Jaruud

185 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Batuhan Jaruud!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland walks into a left hand.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud lands a front kick.
Rydeland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaruud.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Rydeland takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
Jaruud thumps Rydeland with a low kick.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Jaruud flicks out a counter leg kick but Rydeland steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Jaruud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rydeland does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud lunges at Rydeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rydeland's hand.

It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Jaruud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaruud lands with a right hand.
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Jaruud scores with a nice body kick.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaruud thinking.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Jaruud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaruud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Jaruud throws a low kick but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud throws a big counter head kick but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.

Rydeland darts in and clinches Jaruud up against the cage.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.

Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is looking to wear down Jaruud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Jaruud pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaruud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rydeland throws a big counter combination but Jaruud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaruud throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Jaruud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Jaruud moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaruud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaruud keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Rydeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rydeland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rydeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Jaruud finds it's target.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydeland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jaruud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland thuds his right hand into Jaruud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaruud lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
Rydeland blocks a low kick nicely.
Rydeland walks into a straight right hand from Jaruud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jaruud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rydeland.
Jaruud tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rydeland lands a jab to Jaruud's midsection.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Jaruud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaruud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaruud throws a lazy head kick
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Rydeland closes the distance and clinches.
Jaruud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rydeland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

Jaruud manages to break the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a looping right.
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaruud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud fakes the leg kick and cracks Rydeland in the body.
A cross from Jaruud lands.
Rydeland blocks the body kick.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rydeland scores with a nice right hand.
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Rydeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaruud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland lunges at Jaruud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaruud's hand.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Donk. Jaruud catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaruud on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
An inside leg kick from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaruud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rydeland has time to react.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Rydeland saw that one coming.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Jaruud misses.
Rydeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a nice strike.
Rydeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud throws a shot to the body.
Jaruud walks into a straight right hand from Rydeland.
Jaruud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydeland avoids a kick to the body.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaruud.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland throws a series of strikes that have Jaruud backpedaling.
Jaruud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Rydeland 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Rydeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Jaruud.

Rydeland is rocked!
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rydeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaruud's elbow.
Jaruud pushes Rydeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jaruud.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Jaruud lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is leaning against Jaruud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rydeland 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

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