PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stormrage
vs
Ryan

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illidan Stormrage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stormrage's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ryan not doing much here.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Stormrage won't allow it.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Ryan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stormrage shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Stormrage tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryan stalling away here and it's allowed Stormrage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Stormrage keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Chris Ryan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stormrage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ryan pulls guard successfully.
Ryan managing to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormrage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan seems keen to control Stormrage's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Stormrage controlling him for the moment.
Stormrage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Ryan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Stormrage tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looks winded!
Stormrage gets back to full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Stormrage keeps moving.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Stormrage is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Ryan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stormrage dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Ryan manages to pull guard.
Stormrage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stormrage working away.

Stormrage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormrage moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stormrage wants to take Ryan's back here but Ryan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stormrage is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chris Ryan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stormrage with a poor takedown
and Ryan counters with a low kick, right behind Stormrage 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stormrage is avoiding damage well.

Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stormrage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Stormrage's head but Stormrage avoids it well.

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stormrage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stormrage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stormrage, who protects the arm well.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stormrage keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stormrage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stormrage keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stormrage shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stormrage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stormrage to the mat! Stormrage manages to get full guard.
Ryan trying to control but Stormrage is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Ryan was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ryan shoots in and bounces Stormrage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stormrage is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Stormrage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage looking to pass the guard.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stormrage won't allow Ryan to get back to his feet.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Stormrage passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stormrage passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage uses his free foot to push down on Ryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryan.

Stormrage quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Stormrage but it's paid off an Ryan is forced to tap! Nice work by Stormrage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Illidan Stormrage!