PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Badel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Milton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riotmaker. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Wes Milton enters the cage!

Badel
vs
Milton

186 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Badel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Milton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Badel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Milton moves into full guard.
Milton trying to keep a closed guard but Badel is proving a slippery customer.
Milton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badel is looking to work some ground and pound but Milton has wrist control.
Badel could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Milton controlling the position.
Milton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badel's guard.
Badel 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.

Badel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badel striking off his back but it's not causing Milton any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milton trying to control but Badel is working from the bottom.
Milton won't allow Badel to sweep him here.
Milton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Badel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Milton won't allow Badel to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Milton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badel counters with a series of strikes. Milton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Badel cracks Milton with a right hand to the side of the head.

Milton closes the distance and pushes Badel back into the cage.
Milton wants a takedown.
Milton tries for a takedown but Badel manages to get underhooks.
Ryan Badel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Milton.
Badel has had enough of the clinch but Milton keeps him there for the moment.
Badel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badel is pressed up against the cage. Milton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Badel down to the mat. Badel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Milton misses with a takedown
and Badel counters with a straight right hand.
Badel is breathing heavily.
Milton moves in looking to clinch but Badel pushes him off.

Badel clinches.
Badel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Milton working aggressively here.
Badel has a couple of punches blocked by Milton.
Milton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badel fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Milton closes the distance and pushes Badel back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milton is working for takedown but Badel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Badel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milton backwards.
Milton is trying to drag Badel to the mat but Badel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Badel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Badel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Badel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milton.
A short uppercut from Badel.
Badel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milton prevents Badel from breaking the clinch.
Milton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badel pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Badel lands with a light punch inside.
Badel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milton backwards.
Badel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milton prevents the takedown attempt.
Badel is pressed up against the cage. Milton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Badel down to the mat. Badel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Badel works over Milton's head and body with a nice combination.
Milton fails with the takedown
and Badel counters with a left and a right that stings Milton.
Milton misses with a takedown attempt

and Badel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Milton won't be happy with that.
Badel working away.
Milton regains half guard, as Badel was trying to land strikes.
Milton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Badel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Milton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Badel counters by moving into the clinch.
Milton has Badel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Badel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Milton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryan Badel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Milton.
Badel is trying to maintain a safe position but Milton gets an underhook and turns Badel into the cage.
Badel can't break the clinch.
Badel throws a punch but it's blocked by Milton.
Milton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Milton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Milton tries to clinch up but Badel circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milton misses with a takedown

and Badel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Milton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milton keeping moving, preventing Badel from controlling successfully.
Badel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milton trying to control the position here.
Badel preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milton working a defensive guard here.
Milton is pulling down on Badel's head. It's preventing any offense from Badel, at least for the moment.
Badel wanted to stand there but Milton had control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Milton tries to clinch but Badel moves away
and Badel counters with a stiff right hand.

Milton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Badel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Badel tries to get out of the position.
Milton wants to control from the top but Badel keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badel can't keep his opponent in guard - Milton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Badel is looking for a sweep. Milton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badel missing with punches from the bottom.
Milton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Milton prevents Badel from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Milton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Badel!
Badel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Badel is looking to improve his position but Milton isn't that keen on the idea.
Milton content just to control the position here.
Milton breaks from Badel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Badel will probably get the nod.
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!

Milton closes the distance and clinches.
Badel is working for takedown but Milton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Badel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Milton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Milton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Badel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Milton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milton tries to clinch but Badel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badel fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badel swats away the attempt to clinch by Milton.
Badel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badel tries to bum rush Milton with a series of wild strikes but Milton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Milton shoots in and drives through. Badel sprawls well.
Ryan Badel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Milton.
Milton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badel counters with a two punch combo.

Milton rushes Badel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Milton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Milton is looking to take a break and control but Badel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Milton controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milton wants to control but Badel is keeping him busy.
Milton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Badel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Milton controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Wes Milton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Milton 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.
Milton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Milton won't allow Badel to sweep him here.
Milton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badel tries to strike from the bottom.
Milton stands and throws Badel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Badel looking for a sweep but Milton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Milton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Milton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badel is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Milton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Badel 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Badel!