PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remang Rtyaer (ranked 24076 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thug Bones (ranked 5272 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bones's choice of entrance music: Can't Be Touched. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rtyaer
vs
Bones

220 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 10 - 0

190 cm
23
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Remang Rtyaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thug Bones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rtyaer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bones wants to stand but Rtyaer is controlling his arm.
Rtyaer trying to remain calm as Bones controls from the top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bones.
Bones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rtyaer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rtyaer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Rtyaer's face as Bones controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Bones crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Bones.
Bones controls the position from side control.

Bones stands up and beckons Rtyaer to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bones drives through with a takedown into Rtyaer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rtyaer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rtyaer keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Bones moves into the clinch.

Bones breaks the clinch.
Bones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rtyaer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bones forces Rtyaer back against the cage and clinches.

Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rtyaer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bones tries to stand but Rtyaer is controlling from the bottom.
Bones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Bones stands up from Rtyaer's guard - Bones perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bones misses with the combination.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rtyaer as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rtyaer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bones misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thug Bones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bones is looking to clinch.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rtyaer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Rtyaer gets tackled into the cage by Bones. Bones maintains the clinch.
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rtyaer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
Remang Rtyaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thug Bones.
Bones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Rtyaer is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bones breaks the clinch.

Bones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Rtyaer sneaks out the side door and pushes Bones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rtyaer.
Bones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Bones.
Rtyaer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bones feints a counter leg kick.
Bones throws a series of punches but Rtyaer avoids them all with ease.
Rtyaer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Bones - just one landing.

Rtyaer gets caught napping as Bones dives in and scores a takedown. Rtyaer manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones throws a big elbow that misses.
Bones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rtyaer is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rtyaer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard.

Rtyaer stopping the sweep attempt from Bones.
Bones keeps trying to improve his position.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Rtyaer from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rtyaer prevents Bones from getting back to his feet.

Bones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rtyaer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rtyaer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rtyaer stands up and waves to Bones to follow him.

Bones shoots in and gets a takedown into Rtyaer's guard.

Rtyaer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bones is trying to pull guard but Rtyaer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bones tries to pull guard but Rtyaer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bones lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bones.
Rtyaer has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Bones is stalling here.

Bones breaks from the clinch.
Rtyaer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bones avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rtyaer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thug Bones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rtyaer fails with the takedown.
Bones misses with the combination.
Rtyaer throws a big counter combination but Bones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bones feints a jab promting Rtyaer to slip. Bones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rtyaer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Rtyaer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rtyaer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones throws a big right hand that misses.
Bones throws a big right hand that misses.
Bones wants to stand but Rtyaer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rtyaer trying to control the position.
Bones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rtyaer stuffs the takedown.
A solid body kick from Bones.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rtyaer was covering up waiting for the punch and Bones finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Rtyaer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rtyaer sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rtyaer fails with the takedown
and Bones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rtyaer thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
Rtyaer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bones just manages to avoid it.
Remang Rtyaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thug Bones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rtyaer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Bones dips to his left and cracks Rtyaer with an uppercut!

Bones clinches with his opponent.
Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rtyaer takes a shot to the head.

Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rtyaer is fending him off so far but Bones persists. Nope, Rtyaer circles away and we're back to standing.
Bones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Bones moves into the clinch.

Bones manages to break the clinch.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rtyaer sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bones drives through with a takedown into Rtyaer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bones tries to free his leg and advance position but Rtyaer is retaining full guard.
Rtyaer 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.
Bones wants to get up but he can't break Rtyaer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rtyaer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thug Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bones throws an elbow that misses. Rtyaer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bones's guard. Nice move by Rtyaer!

Bones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Remang Rtyaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rtyaer has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thug Bones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thug Bones!
After the fight, Thug Bones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.