PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonder comes to the cage accompanied by Unforgiven 3. Rash Jr has chosen quick to back down - Lil jon ft. nas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wonder
vs
Rash Jr

182 cm
21
199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sidney Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rash Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rash Jr throws a looping overhand right but Wonder ducks down to avoid it.
Matt Rash Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rash Jr throws out the jab.
Wonder lands a glancing blow to the side of Rash Jr's head.
Wonder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wonder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wonder slips under a jab from Rash Jr.
Wonder takes one on the button.
Rash Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Wonder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rash Jr circles away.
Wonder shoots in but Rash Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wonder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rash Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wonder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rash Jr looks to throw the jab but Wonder is out of range.
Wonder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rash Jr swivels and escapes.
Rash Jr looks to land a left hand but Wonder moved out of range nicely.
Rash Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rash Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr throws the left hand but Wonder avoids the punch easily.
Rash Jr misses with an uppercut. Wonder saw that one coming.
Rash Jr leaves Wonder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr looks to land a left hand but Wonder moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wonder.
Rash Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wonder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wonder staying out of range there.
Wonder slips under a jab.
Rash Jr looks to land a right hand but Wonder moved out of range.
Rash Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wonder.
Wonder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wonder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wonder.
Rash Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wonder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A swing and a miss from Rash Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonder misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Wonder.
Rash Jr looks to throw the jab but Wonder is out of range.
Wonder staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Wonder.
Rash Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rash Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wonder defending well as Rash Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rash Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rash Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wonder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wonder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Rash Jr.
Wonder shoots in for a double leg but Rash Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rash Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Rash Jr throws the left hand but Wonder avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wonder.
Rash Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rash Jr misses with a hook. Wonder ducked under it nicely.
Rash Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Wonder's shoulder, as Wonder tries to avoid the shot.
Wonder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rash Jr swivels and escapes.
Rash Jr looks to throw the jab but Wonder is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Wonder or perhaps it was just good defense by Rash Jr which made him look bad.
Wonder slips under a jab from Rash Jr.
Wonder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rash Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Wonder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr throws the left hand but Wonder avoids the punch easily.
Rash Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rash Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Wonder.
Rash Jr missing with a left hand there. Wonder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wonder blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wonder ducks under a wild hook from Rash Jr.
Wonder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rash Jr.
Wonder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonder slips under a jab.
Wonder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wonder has a takedown stuffed.
Rash Jr misses with a looping left.
Wonder ducks under a wild hook from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr misses with an uppercut. Wonder saw that one coming.
Rash Jr looks to land a right hand but Wonder moved out of range.
Wonder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rash Jr.
Wonder shoots in looking for a takedown but Rash Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wonder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wonder moves out of range of the strikes.
Rash Jr looks to land a left hand but Wonder moved out of range nicely.
Wonder fails with a takedown attempt.
Rash Jr throws the left hand but Wonder avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Rash Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wonder looks to score with a jab to the body but Rash Jr is just out of range.
Wonder has a takedown stuffed.
Rash Jr misses with a hook.
Wonder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rash Jr.
A big right from Rash Jr misses.
A jab from Rash Jr misses.
Rash Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Rash Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonder.
Wonder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rash Jr on the side of the head.
Wonder ducks under a wild hook from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr misses with a straight left.

Wonder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rash Jr sprawls well initially but Wonder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Wonder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rash Jr is just riding it out for now. Wonder eventually gives up the hold.

Wonder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rash Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wonder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr tries to get to full guard but Wonder has control of the leg.

Wonder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rash Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rash Jr tries to roll over but Wonder keeps him under control.
Wonder uses his free foot to push down on Rash Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rash Jr.
Wonder prevents Rash Jr from getting the reversal.

Wonder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rash Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rash Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Wonder wants to finish this one by submission but Rash Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wonder.
Rash Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Wonder avoids the attempt from Rash Jr to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wonder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rash Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rash Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wonder looking to finish Rash Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rash Jr!
Rash Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wonder looking to secure an arm triangle but Rash Jr defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rash Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Wonder has a good base and remains in mount.

Wonder looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rash Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Wonder is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Rash Jr is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Rash Jr flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wonder anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Rash Jr and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wonder slips an arm under Rash Jr chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wonder has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wonder is squeezing on Rash Jr like an anaconda would it's prey. Rash Jr fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sidney Wonder!