PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Renolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Bot (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.

Renolds
vs
Bot

185 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Renolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Spar Bot!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Bot.
Bot tries to clinch but Renolds moves out of range.

Renolds drives through and clinches with Bot against the cage.

Renolds manages to pull guard.
Bot wants to stand and escape but instead Renolds has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Renolds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Renolds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Renolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bot wants to get back to his feet but Renolds passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renolds stops Bot from getting back to his feet.
Renolds wants to control but Bot is keeping him busy.
Renolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renolds is looking to advance position but Bot won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Renolds darts in trying to clinch
and Bot counters with a low kick, right behind Renolds 's knee.

Renolds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bot's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renolds wants to get up but he can't break Bot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bot keeping full guard, as Renolds tries to pass.
Bot looks gassed!
Renolds wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.
Bot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Renolds from controlling successfully.
Renolds throwing strikes from guard but Bot blocks nicely.

Renolds stands up and waves to Bot to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Renolds gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bot prevents Renolds from breaking the clinch.
Renolds working hard to break the clinch.

Renolds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Renolds is on top in guard.
Bot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Renolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Renolds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bot doesn't manage to clinch there - Renolds circles away.
Bot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renolds.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bot jumps guard but Renolds stands there with Bot around his waist. Bot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Renolds trying to stall but Bot improves his position.
Renolds has had enough of the clinch but Bot keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Renolds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Renolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bot prevents it.
Renolds wants to break free but Bot has control.
Bot is breathing heavily.
Bot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Renolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Renolds has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renolds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bot just stands there and leans against the cage.

Renolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bot throws a right hand that Renolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Renolds also avoids with ease.

Renolds scores with a takedown into Bot's guard.
Renolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Renolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Renolds is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renolds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Renolds wants to stand but Bot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Renolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renolds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Renolds from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Renolds throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bot counters with a head kick. That will keep Renolds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Horrible takedown by Renolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Bot which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Renolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryan Renolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Renolds clinches with his opponent.

Renolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bot darts in trying to clinch

and Renolds counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bot as Renolds tries to tie him up.

Renolds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bot clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Renolds dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bot closes the distance and clinches.
Bot tries to land a knee to the head but Renolds blocks with his arms.
Bot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bot is pressed up against the cage. Renolds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bot down to the mat. Bot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Renolds darts in and clinches Bot up against the cage.
Bot tries a knee to the head but Renolds blocks it.
Renolds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bot prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Renolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bot tries to land a knee to the head but Renolds blocks with his arms.

Renolds breaks from the clinch.
Renolds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Spar Bot has been cut.
Bot slips a jab and a cross from Renolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renolds wants to clinch up but Bot keeps it at a distance.
Renolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Bot sprawls well. He's pushed Renolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spar Bot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bot throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Renolds has hold of one of Bot's legs. Bot is fighting the takedown attempt but Renolds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bot has a closed guard, preventing Renolds from standing up.
Bot is looking to stand up but Renolds isn't so interested in that idea.
Renolds pushes down on Bot's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renolds controlling the action here.
Renolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renolds trying to control the pace.
Bot is refusing to be controlled, as Renolds sits in half guard.
Spar Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Renolds stands up from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Renolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Renolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Renolds!