PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizky Ainur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mays
vs
Ainur Rahman

178 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

170 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Sanford Mays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rizky Ainur Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ainur Rahman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ainur Rahman wants to pass to mount but Mays is defending the position.
Ainur Rahman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mays won't allow Ainur Rahman to pass to mount.
Mays trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ainur Rahman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ainur Rahman lands a takedown into guard.
Mays is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainur Rahman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mays looking to control.
Mays preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sanford Mays wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ainur Rahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ainur Rahman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mays's half guard.
Mays could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ainur Rahman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mays's head.
Ainur Rahman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ainur Rahman not doing much here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ainur Rahman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainur Rahman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mays's head.
Still in half guard, Ainur Rahman seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Rizky Ainur Rahman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ainur Rahman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainur Rahman wants to control but Mays is keeping him busy.
Mays seems a little lost for a moment, as Ainur Rahman dominates the positioning.
Ainur Rahman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ainur Rahman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mays struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mays.

Mays working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mays is looking to take a break and control but Ainur Rahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mays working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainur Rahman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ainur Rahman is trying to get back to his feet.
Ainur Rahman defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ainur Rahman tries to improve position but can't.
Ainur Rahman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mays fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mays sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ainur Rahman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ainur Rahman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mays won't allow Ainur Rahman to pass to mount.
Ainur Rahman controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mays is staying active underneath Ainur Rahman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rizky Ainur Rahman.

Ainur Rahman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ainur Rahman wants to control from the top but Mays keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainur Rahman throws an elbow that misses. Mays uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ainur Rahman's guard. Nice move by Mays!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ainur Rahman is on top in guard.
Ainur Rahman wants to control from the top but Mays keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rizky Ainur Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mays gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mays has a closed guard, preventing Ainur Rahman from standing up.
Mays wants to stand and escape but Ainur Rahman is having none of it.
Ainur Rahman is looking to stand up but Mays won't let him.
Mays keeping full guard, as Ainur Rahman tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rizky Ainur Rahman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ainur Rahman scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Sanford Mays has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ainur Rahman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mays somewhat.

Ainur Rahman clinches with his opponent.
Mays trying to stall but Ainur Rahman improves his position.

Ainur Rahman breaks the clinch.

Ainur Rahman gets a clinch.

Ainur Rahman manages to pull guard.
Mays won't allow Ainur Rahman to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainur Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mays is one step ahead there.
Mays trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ainur Rahman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mays has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ainur Rahman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ainur Rahman looking for a sweep. Not yet Ainur Rahman, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mays prevents Ainur Rahman from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainur Rahman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mays looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mays wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ainur Rahman keeps working.
Ainur Rahman missing with punches from the bottom.
Ainur Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainur Rahman wants to control but Mays is keeping busy.
Sanford Mays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizky Ainur Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rizky Ainur Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ainur Rahman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rizky Ainur Rahman!