PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Southall (ranked 2083 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Arild Ringnes (ranked 85 p4p, 64 weight class). 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.

Southall
vs
Ringnes

185 cm
32
286
16 - 15 - 0

202 cm
27
282
12 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringnes throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Ringnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ringnes throws a series of punches but Southall avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Southall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ringnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ringnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Southall checks it well.
Ringnes throws an off balance right hand
and Southall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Southall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ringnes looks winded!

Southall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ringnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ringnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ringnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Ringnes 's brow.
Southall throws a big right hand that misses.
Southall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Ringnes 's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southall postures up in Ringnes 's guard and throws a big left but Ringnes blocks it.
Southall throws a big elbow that misses.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall wants to control from the top but Ringnes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
Southall postures up in Ringnes 's guard and throws a big left but Ringnes blocks it.
Southall distracts Ringnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.

Southall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ringnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ringnes has escaped and now he's on top!

Southall trying to control the position.
Ringnes stopping the sweep attempt from Southall.
Southall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes stays in close to Southall's body and controls the position.
Southall scores with a nice shot.
Ringnes passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Southall punching from the bottom.
Southall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Southall is looking to control Ringnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southall avoid being mounted?
Ringnes blocks the strikes from Southall.
Southall wants to improve his position but Ringnes is controlling well.

That's four 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.
Ringnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Southall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southall.
Southall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Southall is trying to control the position but Ringnes postures up.
Southall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Southall slips under a jab.
Ringnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ringnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Arild Ringnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Southall drops Ringnes with a beautiful combination! Ringnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Southall is looking for the KO!

Ringnes is rocked!
Southall is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ringnes flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ringnes is out cold! Southall holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!