PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Rumbaoa (ranked 5247 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Dino (ranked 5365 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.

Rumbaoa
vs
Dino

173 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Rumbaoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateusz Dino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dino tries to clinch but Rumbaoa moves out of range.
Rumbaoa is looking for a counter combo.
Rumbaoa throws a leg kick but Dino checks it.
Dino wants to clinch.

Dino moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rumbaoa.
Dino lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Bryan Rumbaoa has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rumbaoa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dino's guard.
Dino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dino wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rumbaoa manages to pass to side control.
Rumbaoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumbaoa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dino is trying to stand back up but Rumbaoa is controlling him
Rumbaoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dino looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumbaoa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rumbaoa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dino tries to clinch but Rumbaoa moves out of range.
Mateusz Dino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumbaoa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dino's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumbaoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dino has closed the distance and engaged Rumbaoa in a clinch.
Rumbaoa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rumbaoa is trying to stall.
Rumbaoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dino slowing the pace effectively.
Rumbaoa blocks a body shot from Dino.
Rumbaoa tries to break the clinch but Dino is controlling the position.
Dino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rumbaoa.
Dino tries to throw a body punch but Rumbaoa avoids it by throwing Dino back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dino.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dino misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Dino breaks the clinch.
Dino moves to clinch but Rumbaoa breaks away
and Rumbaoa counters with a two punch combo.
Dino closes the distance but Rumbaoa moves to the side
and Rumbaoa counters with a leg kick.

Dino moves into the clinch successfully.
Dino lands an elbow just above Rumbaoa 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumbaoa lands a slapping body shot.
Dino fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateusz Dino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Rumbaoa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rumbaoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan Rumbaoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbaoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Dino looks to move away, Rumbaoa throws a big counter combo but Dino just gets out of the way.

Dino has closed the distance and engaged Rumbaoa in a clinch.
Rumbaoa tries to circle away but Dino has him pinned against the cage.
Dino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumbaoa's elbow.
Rumbaoa jumps guard but Dino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rumbaoa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dino has him pressed against the cage.
Dino misses with a punch to the body.

Dino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumbaoa motions for Dino to come forward. Rumbaoa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Dino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rumbaoa, pushing him back against the cage.
Dino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dino stalling against the cage.
Rumbaoa avoiding damage as Dino throws knees to the body.
Rumbaoa wants to stall.
Rumbaoa tries to pull guard but Dino holds him up against the cage and eventually Rumbaoa drops back down to his feet.
Rumbaoa is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Rumbaoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumbaoa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dino has him pressed against the cage.
Rumbaoa takes an elbow to the temple.
Dino lands an elbow inside that Rumbaoa shrugs off.

Bryan Rumbaoa's cut is getting worse.
Rumbaoa has Dino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Bryan Rumbaoa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jeez, Bryan Rumbaoa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dino lands an elbow inside that Rumbaoa shrugs off.

Dino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rumbaoa.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dino stalling against the cage.
Dino has Rumbaoa pressed against the cage.
Dino lands an elbow inside that Rumbaoa shrugs off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bryan Rumbaoa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mateusz Dino!