PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 1796 p4p, 2891 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 112 p4p, 191 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jafar
vs
Ryokale

175 cm
37
145
34 - 26 - 0

160 cm
27
140
15 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Grunge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Jafar.
Ryokale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.
Jafar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Jafar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryokale lands with a cross.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jafar as he jumps to the side.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.

Jafar closes the distance and pushes Ryokale back into the cage.
Jafar tries to work over Ryokale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryokale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryokale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ryokale fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryokale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryokale misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryokale wants a takedown but no success here.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryokale.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale is looking for a takedown.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryokale swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Ryokale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Ryokale avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryokale.
Jafar tries a body shot but Ryokale blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Jafar pushes Ryokale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale blocks a body shot from Jafar.

Ryokale gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Jafar kicks off Ryokale and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Ryokale throws a right and a left that Jafar avoids nicely.
Ryokale throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Ryokale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jafar sprawls well. Jafar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryokale gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale connects with a single shot there.

Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar pushes Ryokale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.

Ryokale has clasped his hands together around Jafar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Jafar sneaks out the side door and pushes Ryokale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryokale darts in trying to clinch
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryokale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jafar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jafar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryokale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryokale gets back to half guard.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ryokale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ryokale actively working from the bottom here.
Jafar is taking a breather. Ryokale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Jafar stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryokale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Ryokale misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar is working Ryokale over against the cage.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryokale's elbow.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Ryokale is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryokale.
Ryokale blocking some punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Ryokale can't get the takedown.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with some punches.
Ryokale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryokale.
Ryokale tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Ryokale can't get the takedown.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryokale scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Ryokale misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Ryokale's takedown attempt.
Ryokale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Ryokale's takedown attempt.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Ryokale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jafar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ryokale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryokale misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.
Ryokale looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jafar paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jafar pushes Ryokale up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ryokale scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryokale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryokale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jafar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ryokale thows a huge punch but Jafar dodges it nicely.
Jafar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryokale.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryokale working the head and body with strikes.
Jafar is pressing down on Ryokale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jafar is pulling down on Ryokale's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryokale, at least for the moment.
Ryokale won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Ryokale throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Jafar pulls Ryokale in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryokale from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jafar pushes Ryokale off and gets back to his feet.

Ryokale drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ryokale 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.
Jafar trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryokale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Ryokale's legs - danger averted.

Ryokale is looking for a triangle here but Jafar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ryokale is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryokale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar working away.
Ryokale is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ryokale wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jafar stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Ryokale clinches with his opponent.
Jafar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruddo Ryokale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Ryokale's head.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryokale blocking some punches.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.