PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Inferno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inferno comes to the cage accompanied by 7 words. Dante Inferno has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Inferno
vs
James

180 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

155 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Inferno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan James!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inferno tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inferno to the ground. Inferno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Inferno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Inferno stands up and we're back to a striking position.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Inferno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Inferno misses

and James counters by moving into the clinch.

James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Inferno regains guard immediately.
Inferno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Inferno is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Inferno is defending well.
James prevents Inferno from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Inferno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Inferno is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inferno is working hard here to advance position.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James works his way into side control.

That's two 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.
James misses with the ground and pound.
Inferno is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Inferno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
James wants to take a breather but Inferno is having none of it.
James thows a huge punch but Inferno dodges it nicely.
Inferno is doing well to control the position and prevent James from advancing to side control.
Inferno is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
Inferno controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Inferno wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Inferno shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inferno lands a couple of elbows.
Inferno wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Inferno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inferno working some strikes from top position.
James looking to control.
Inferno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inferno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inferno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James looks gassed!
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Inferno looking to pass the guard.
Inferno chips away with some ground and pound.
James is pulling down on Inferno's head to control his posture.
Inferno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inferno wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Inferno 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.

Inferno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inferno working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Inferno lands with a punch from half guard.
Inferno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Inferno scores with a couple of nice shots.
James is trying to stand.
Inferno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inferno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James is breathing heavily.
Inferno is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Inferno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Inferno connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Inferno lands a nice short elbow.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Inferno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Inferno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Inferno working James over with strikes.

Inferno stands up and beckons James to join him on the feet.

Inferno clinches up against the cage.
Inferno lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.

Inferno breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Inferno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Inferno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Inferno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Inferno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Inferno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Inferno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Inferno wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James is staying active underneath Inferno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Inferno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inferno working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Inferno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Inferno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inferno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Inferno wants to stand up but James has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Inferno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inferno working the head and body with strikes.

James is defending against the submission attempts here by Inferno.
Inferno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dante Inferno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inferno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inferno working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Inferno is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Inferno lands a nice short elbow.
James is looking for a sweep. Inferno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inferno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Inferno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Inferno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Inferno lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inferno drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Inferno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Inferno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Inferno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Inferno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Inferno looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Inferno drives through and ends up in James's guard.
Inferno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inferno wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Inferno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inferno wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
Inferno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Inferno wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inferno won't allow James to sweep him here.
Inferno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Inferno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Inferno trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Inferno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Inferno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Inferno is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Inferno tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inferno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Inferno tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.

James kicks Inferno off and gets back to his feet.
Inferno lands a nice looking body shot.

Inferno moves into the clinch successfully.

Inferno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inferno avoids the head kick by James.
Inferno cracks James with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Inferno clinches up against the cage.

Inferno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Inferno.
Inferno lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inferno has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Inferno moves into the clinch.

James is fighting off a takedown attempt but Inferno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip James to the mat. James regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Inferno postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Inferno wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
Inferno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inferno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Inferno stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Inferno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dante Inferno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inferno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James wants to stand up but Inferno is controlling him.
Inferno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Inferno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Inferno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Inferno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inferno 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Inferno!