PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 2590 p4p, 3381 weight class) and Barnito Mustacho (ranked 377 p4p, 456 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Ryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Mustacho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Los Ninos de Sara - Vagabundo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Von Ryan
vs
Mustacho

185 cm
30
185
10 - 8 - 0

180 cm
23
180
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barnito Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho lands a head kick!
Von Ryan swings for the body but Mustacho moves out of range.

Oooh a lovely combination from Von Ryan sends Mustacho down but not out. Von Ryan dives into side control looking to finish.

Mustacho is rocked!
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!

Von Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Mustacho is defending well.
Mustacho is still in real trouble! Can Von Ryan finish him?
You can see the frustration on Mustacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mustacho seems to have recovered his senses.
Mustacho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mustacho is pushing Von Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Von Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.

Von Ryan tries for a kimura but Mustacho is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Von Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mustacho is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mustacho's legs.
Mustacho is trying to get back to half guard.
Mustacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Mustacho gets back to half guard.
Mustacho is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ryan from advancing to side control.

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.

Von Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ryan moves into full mount! Mustacho won't be happy about that!
Mustacho working to try and regain half guard.
Mustacho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Von Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Mustacho defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount!

Von Ryan goes for an armbar but Mustacho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mustacho.
Mustacho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Ryan working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho controlling from the top position.
Von Ryan trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustacho is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Von Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mustacho counters with an inside leg kick.
Von Ryan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mustacho connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan misses with the combination.

Mustacho gets caught napping as Von Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Mustacho manages to retain guard.
Von Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mustacho can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Mustacho is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Mustacho has managed to sweep!

Von Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mustacho controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustacho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan is trying to control the position but Mustacho postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mustacho throws a push kick but Von Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Von Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Ryan with a nice cross.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Mustacho moves out of range.
A jab from Mustacho does it's job there.
Nice cross by Mustacho.
Von Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustacho.
Von Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Mustacho's shoulder, as Mustacho tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustacho jabs Von Ryan right on the nose. Von Ryan blinks but takes it well.

Von Ryan is rocked!
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!
Mustacho misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnito Mustacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mustacho throws a hook but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab
and Mustacho counters with a good low kick that Von Ryan was not able to check.

Mustacho lands a big right hand that sends Von Ryan crashing to the mat! Mustacho stays standing though and waves Von Ryan back to his feet!
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustacho knocks out Von Ryan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mustacho before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mustacho picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barnito Mustacho!
In his post fight interview, Barnito Mustacho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.