PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trunks Brief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryder Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryder Ryu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brief
vs
Ryu

178 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trunks Brief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stryder Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brief 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.
Ryu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Brief from controlling successfully.

Brief drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brief jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brief wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
Brief stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brief trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ryu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brief is trying to keep Ryu in close.
Ryu throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryu wants to control from the top but Brief keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu postures up.
Ryu is pushing down on Brief's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brief is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brief blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryu.
Brief wants to improve his position but Ryu is controlling well.
Ryu trying to control the action but Brief is working from the bottom.
Brief is trying to control but can't.
Ryu wants to pass to mount but Brief is defending the position.

Brief is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryu.

Ryu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brief still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brief has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ryu is trying to control Brief's posture but Brief avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brief is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryu is looking for a sweep.

Brief wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryu, who protects the arm well.
Brief trying to control the position but Ryu is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brief looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ryu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Brief swings around for an armbar but Ryu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brief's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryu won't allow Brief to sweep him here.
Brief trying to control the position.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Brief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryu pushing down on Brief's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brief desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ryu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Brief looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brief wants to control but Ryu passes into side.
Ryu fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Ryu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brief is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brief is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryu off and has taken his back!
Ryu tries to roll but Brief sticks to his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brief is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryu is defending well though. Brief let's go of the attempt for now.
Brief looking to hold on to the position here but Ryu rolls and ends up regaining guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryu is trying to control the position but Brief postures up.

Ryu has his foot on Brief's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brief works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brief under the eye.

Ryu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brief changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryu lands a glancing blow to the side of Brief's head.
Ryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stryder Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ryu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Brief jumps guard but Ryu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryu working hard to break the clinch.

Ryu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brief is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ryu to the mat. Ryu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brief definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brief slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brief trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Trunks Brief wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ryu scores with a nice strike.
Brief takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Trunks Brief has been cut.

Brief clinches with his opponent.
Ryu lands with a right to the head.
Ryu can't break the clinch.
Brief changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunks Brief. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brief is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryu's half guard.
Ryu is pressing down on Brief's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trunks Brief overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brief tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryu is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu wants to stand and escape but Brief is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brief doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brief manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brief passes Ryu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brief is stalling here. Ryu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brief seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ryu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brief gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ryu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryu trying to pass the guard but Brief defending well.
Brief trying to hold on to Ryu's head to control him but Ryu postures up.
Brief is staying active underneath Ryu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brief looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ryu prevents Brief from standing back up.

Ryu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brief has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brief manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brief is looking for a triangle but Ryu pushes his legs off easily.
Brief trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brief wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryu is now in half guard.

Brief looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brief is looking for a sweep. Ryu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brief is working hard here to advance position.
Brief won't allow Ryu to pass to mount.

Ryu seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brief knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brief wants to get back to full guard.
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 Trunks Brief will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trunks Brief's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Brief pushes Ryu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryu working hard to break the clinch.
Brief tries to pull guard but Ryu holds him up against the cage and eventually Brief drops back down to his feet.
Brief tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryu smiles and moves away.
Ryu jabs at Brief's body.

Ryu drives through and clinches with Brief against the cage.

Brief wants the takedown. Ryu is fighting it off but Brief persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryu's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brief tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryu is retaining full guard.

Ryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Brief from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brief is looking to pass into half guard but Ryu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ryu is in guard.
Ryu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brief is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Brief has his foot on Ryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryu works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brief might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryu wanted to stand there but Brief had control of the position.
Brief controls Ryu momentarily but Ryu frees himself.
Ryu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryu wants to stand but Brief is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu passes into half guard.
Brief works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Brief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ryu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brief has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryu has managed to get both his arms back between Brief's legs - danger averted.
Ryu trying to control but Brief is working from the bottom.
Brief keeping full guard, as Ryu tries to pass.
Brief is trying to hold Ryu in close to prevent damage but Ryu has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brief wants to get back to full guard.
Ryu trying to mount his opponent but Brief defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brief tries to roll over but Ryu keeps him under control.
Brief gets back to full guard.
Ryu tries to free his leg and advance position but Brief is retaining full guard.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Brief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryu wants to control but Brief is keeping him busy.
Brief wants to control but Ryu postures up.
Ryu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brief keeps working.
Brief tries to buck Ryu off but Ryu is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brief gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brief manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryu tries to stand but Brief is controlling from the bottom.
Ryu trying to control but Brief is working from the bottom.

Brief looking for subs off his back but Ryu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trunks Brief is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ryu seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brief wants to get back to full guard.
Stryder Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu wants to stand up but Brief has a hold of him and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stryder Ryu.
I think Brief 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stryder Ryu!
Our winner, Stryder Ryu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

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