PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delphino Atlantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryzen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atlantis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rancid - Time Bomb. Dall has chosen Scarecrow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Delphino Atlantis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Atlantis
vs
Dall

175 cm
32
170 lbs
19 - 11 - 2

175 cm
27
158 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Delphino Atlantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryzen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atlantis throws a combination that misses

so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Atlantis is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atlantis is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atlantis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atlantis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atlantis trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dall keeping full guard, as Atlantis tries to pass.
Atlantis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Atlantis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atlantis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atlantis working the body and head with strikes.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Atlantis is working Dall over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atlantis cracks Dall with a big right hand but Dall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atlantis cracks Dall with a big right hand but Dall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atlantis landing a few strikes.
Dall is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
Atlantis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dall to see if he's OK.
Dall manages to get back to half guard.
Atlantis drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atlantis.
Atlantis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Atlantis from controlling successfully.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atlantis works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall!
Dall tries to reverse the position but Atlantis maintains control.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Atlantis with the ground and pound from mount.
Dall is looking to improve his position but Atlantis isn't that keen on the idea.
Atlantis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dall hang on?
A nice elbow there by Atlantis.
Atlantis lands a couple of good shots and Dall has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Atlantis throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dall could be in trouble here!
Atlantis keeps control of the position as Dall tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall is keeping busy.
Dall is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis cracks Dall with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dall from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dall trying to control the action but Atlantis just sinks the hooks in.
Dall is taking damage to the body and head.
Atlantis throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dall could be in trouble here!

Atlantis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dall is trying to break free.
Atlantis scores with strikes from the back.
Atlantis is trying to stick to Dall's back but Dall is turning into Atlantis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Atlantis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dall.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.

Atlantis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dall defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delphino Atlantis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Atlantis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atlantis misses with a body shot.
A combination from Atlantis does no damage.

Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atlantis on his heels. He'll look to pass Atlantis's guard now, I'm sure.

Atlantis pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Atlantis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Dall connects with a right hand. Atlantis shakes it off.
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!

Dall 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.

Atlantis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atlantis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Atlantis has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall stands and throws Atlantis's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Atlantis is defending well.
Atlantis is not content to let Dall control the position.
Atlantis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dall avoids the attempt from Atlantis to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall has a good base and remains in mount.
Delphino Atlantis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall fails to advance to Atlantis's back.
Dall trying to control but Atlantis is having none of it.
Atlantis regains half guard.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atlantis wants to get back to full guard.
Atlantis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atlantis.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Atlantis is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Atlantis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Atlantis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Dall postures up.
Atlantis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atlantis keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atlantis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dall wants to control from the top but Atlantis keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Atlantis looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Atlantis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall throws a low kick but Atlantis moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Atlantis to work.
Dall misses with some punches.

Dall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Atlantis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dall to the mat. Dall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryzen Dall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atlantis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atlantis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atlantis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atlantis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryzen Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Atlantis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atlantis is working hard here to advance position.

Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atlantis keeps working.
Atlantis is trying to get back to half guard.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atlantis keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atlantis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dall trying to control the position but Atlantis is working away.
Atlantis is trying to buck Dall off.
Atlantis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atlantis is not content to let Dall control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis tries to bench press Dall off him but Dall keeps the position.
Atlantis wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Atlantis tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dall wants to control but Atlantis is keeping him busy.
Atlantis is looking for a sweep.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Atlantis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall throws a right and a left that Atlantis avoids nicely.
Atlantis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Atlantis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atlantis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Atlantis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dall sprawls well initially but Atlantis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atlantis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atlantis's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atlantis tries to escape the position.

Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dall is not going to allow Atlantis to sit and survive in this position.
Atlantis breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Atlantis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atlantis has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryzen Dall.
I think Dall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryzen Dall!
Ryzen Dall gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Delphino Atlantis stepped up to the mic, saying 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.