PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 1169 p4p, 159 weight class) and John Bessant (ranked 1795 p4p, 229 weight class). Von Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Von Ryan
vs
Bessant

185 cm
27
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Bessant!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessant throws a series of punches but Von Ryan avoids them all with ease.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Bessant.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bessant looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Bessant looks to land a combination but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Bessant backing up. Bessant nods at Von Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant throws out a powerful jab.
Bessant throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bessant.
Von Ryan slips under a jab from Bessant.
Von Ryan is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Bessant there.
Bessant throws a right and a left that Von Ryan avoids nicely.
Von Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ryan is just out of range.
Von Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bessant.
The crowd cheers as Bessant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Ryan doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bessant throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bessant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Bessant avoids it well and moves away.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bessant throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Bessant connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessant scores with a punch to the head.
Bessant throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bessant lands with a nice combination. Von Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Bessant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bessant misses with a hook

and Von Ryan counters with a left and a right that hurts Bessant! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Von Ryan jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bessant wants to control but Von Ryan is having none of it.
We've been informed that Bessant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Ryan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bessant badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Von Ryan around the waist but Von Ryan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Von Ryan is the winner by TKO! Von Ryan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
A very excited looking Herlock Von Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.