PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rich (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.

Ryan
vs
Rich

178 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition
Demonic Drugs

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Rich!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich tries to clinch up.
Rich swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Rich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan won't allow Rich to pass to mount.
Ryan wants to control but Rich is keeping busy.
Rich is tying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryan trying to get back to full guard but Rich takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Ryan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Rich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Rich.
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Rich wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rich is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.

Rich stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ryan to get to his feet.
Rich throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rich looks gassed!
Rich fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Rich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rich tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Rich actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryan connects with a nice short shot to Rich's temple.
Rich won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Ryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan passes into half guard.

Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan trying to control the action but Rich is working from the bottom.

Rich looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan is looking to pass Rich's guard but actually Rich recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Rich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rich tries to clinch up.
Tony Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Rich gets a takedown into half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Rich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rich looks to land a strike but Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Rich defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan is controlling Rich's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rich wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Rich wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.

Ryan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rich is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ryan.

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.

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

Rich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rich tries to move to full mount but Ryan actually manages to regain half guard.

Rich is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets back to full guard.

Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Rich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully.
Rich tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.

Rich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rich trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Rich postures up.
Rich wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.

Ryan closes the distance and clinches.

Ryan jumps guard and drags Rich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rich wants to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rich's face.
Ryan landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control but Rich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rich has given up his back.
Will Ryan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ryan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ryan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rich just trying to survive but Ryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ryan landing with strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

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.
Ryan is landing with strikes from the back.
Ryan not allowing Rich to control his hands.
Rich wants to escape the position.
Ryan is not going to allow Rich to sit and survive in this position.

Ryan is persistently looking for the submission but Rich is defending it well.
Ryan controlling well, preventing Rich from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rich wants to escape the position.
Ryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jerry Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ryan.
Rich trying to control but not successfully.
Rich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Ryan.
I really don't envy Rich right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich trying to control the hands but Ryan breaks the grip.

Ryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rich is trying to stand back up.
Ryan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ryan not allowing Rich to control his hands.
Rich rolls, trying to escape but Ryan keeps control of the position.
Jerry Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tony Rich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Rich!