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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ryzon (ranked 4755 p4p, 431 weight class) and Michael Padrone (ranked 8583 p4p, 580 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ryzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Padrone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryzon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Padrone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryzon's guard.
Padrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryzon is retaining full guard.
Padrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Padrone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Padrone postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padrone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrone wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving.
Ryzon wants to stand but Padrone is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padrone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryzon is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Padrone clinches up against the cage.
Ryzon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Padrone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Padrone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryzon being controlled here momentarily.
Ryzon stands up over Padrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Padrone is trying to control the position but Ryzon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padrone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryzon has passed into half guard!
Padrone manages to get to full guard.
Ryzon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Padrone is proving hard to escape from.
Ryzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Padrone looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon wants to get up but he can't break Padrone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Padrone looking for a guillotine here but Ryzon defends easily.
Ryzon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Padrone keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Ryzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Padrone has wrist control.
Padrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Padrone keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Padrone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryzon uses it to pass to side control.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Ryzon wants to stand but Padrone is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padrone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Padrone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Padrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon misses with a wild combination.
Ryzon gets caught flat footed, as Padrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Padrone being controlled here momentarily.
Ryzon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryzon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Padrone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryzon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryzon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryzon!
Ryzon controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Padrone tries to improve position but can't.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Padrone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Padrone is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping busy.
Ryzon wants to get back to his feet.
Padrone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ryzon jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Joe Ryzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Padrone is looking for a sweep.
Padrone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryzon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padrone's head.
Ryzon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Padrone.
Ryzon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Padrone sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryzon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon gets caught flat footed, as Padrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryzon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryzon looking to control.
Padrone looking to pass the guard.
Ryzon looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padrone wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving.
Ryzon is trying to keep Padrone in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ryzon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Padrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon misses with a wild combination.
Ryzon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padrone did well to prevent Ryzon getting side control.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Padrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryzon pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Padrone tries to get to full guard but Ryzon has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Padrone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Padrone.
Padrone is looking for a triangle but Ryzon pushes his legs off easily.
Ryzon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Padrone's guard.
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Padrone keeps moving.
That's two 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Padrone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Padrone tries for a kimura but Ryzon is defending well.
Ryzon is looking to regain half guard here but Padrone keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon struggling a bit here.
Padrone advances to mount.
Padrone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ryzon wants to hold on but Padrone pushes him away.
Padrone tries to control but Ryzon wriggling away.
Ryzon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Padrone goes for an armbar but Ryzon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryzon.
Ryzon wants to pass the guard but Padrone is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padrone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryzon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Padrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryzon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryzon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ryzon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryzon 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ryzon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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