PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryson Ronld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Paitich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryson Ronld has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ronld
vs
Paitich

185 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryson Ronld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Paitich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ronld gets caught flat footed, as Paitich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ronld wriggles free and stands up.

Ronld gets a takedown into half guard.
Ronld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paitich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ronld controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Paitich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ronld working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Paitich's thigh. Paitich counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Paitich working a defensive guard here.
Ronld throws a big right hand that misses.
Ronld's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Paitich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ronld looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ronld clinches up with Paitich and pushes him back against the cage.
Paitich wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paitich tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronld shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Paitich keeps him there for the moment.
Ronld tries to pull guard but Paitich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paitich controlling the action here for a moment.

Ronld jumps guard and drags Paitich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ronld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronld is trying to control the position but Paitich postures up.
Ronld pulls Paitich in close to prevent any damage.
Ronld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paitich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paitich throwing strikes but missing.
Paitich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paitich wants to stand but Ronld has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ronld has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Paitich is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paitich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronld avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Paitich.
Paitich can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Paitich keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryson Ronld 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.

Paitich wants to clinch.
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.
Paitich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ronld shoots in but Paitich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paitich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paitich takes a swing at Ronld's ribcage but misses.
Paitich throws out a powerful jab.
Paitich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ronld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paitich stuffs the takedown.
Paitich tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryson Ronld. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Paitich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ronld thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ronld throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ronld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paitich can do to turn this around?
Paitich tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronld is retaining full guard.

Ronld pushes Paitich off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paitich thows a leg kick but Ronld checks it

and Ronld counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Ronld to work.
Ronld can't break the clinch.
Ronld changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paitich fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paitich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Ronld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paitich can't break the clinch.
Paitich tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Paitich drops back down to his feet.

Paitich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.

Ronld tries to sprawl but Paitich drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Ronld kicks Paitich off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paitich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paitich is breathing heavily.
Ronld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronld ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ronld!

It looks like Bo Paitich has been cut.
Ronld misses with a takedown attempt - Paitich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ronld lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paitich backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronld displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Paitich or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronld, which made it look bad.
Paitich misses with a takedown attempt

and Ronld counters by clinching up.

Ronld drags the fight down to the ground.

Ronld looking for subs off his back but Paitich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paitich looks to land a strike but Ronld avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryson Ronld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Paitich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paitich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ronld scores with a four punch combination!
Ronld shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paitich.
Ronld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paitich is looking for the big counter here.
Ryson Ronld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ronld pushes Paitich up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ronld is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronld creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paitich wants a takedown.
Paitich scores with a shot to the side of Ronld's head.

Ronld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryson Ronld is winning the standup battle so far.

Ronld has managed to clinch.
Ronld gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paitich.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Paitich.
Ronld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paitich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ronld jumps guard.
Paitich trying to control but Ronld is working from the bottom.
Ronld is pulling down on Paitich's head to control his posture.
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.

Ronld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronld keeping moving, preventing Paitich from controlling successfully.
Paitich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Paitich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ronld is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ronld has escaped and now he's on top!

Paitich is working an open guard so Ronld takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paitich misses with a head kick.
Ronld shoots in for a takedown but Paitich shows good takedown defense.
Paitich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ronld defends it well.
Paitich misses with a low kick as Ronld jumps back.
Paitich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ronld moves into the clinch.
Ronld slows down the pace here.
Ronld pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paitich throws an elbow but it misses.

Paitich manages to break the clinch.

Paitich tries to keep at a distance but Ronld has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronld.
Paitich wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronld tries to break free but Paitich pushes him back against the cage.
Ronld tries to score a body lock takedown but Paitich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bo Paitich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryson Ronld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryson Ronld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronld 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!

Ryson Ronld wins by unanimous decision!