PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Red Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockin Ron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alexandra Stan - Mr Saxobeat. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Red Boy
vs
Ron

180 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Red Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rockin Ron!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Red Boy defends it nicely.

Red Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Red Boy seems to be looking for submissions.

Red Boy is working for a kimura but Ron is defending it quite comfortably.

Red Boy is looking for a kimura but Ron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Red Boy to get the leverage.
Ron is trying to maintain the position but Red Boy is very close to passing his half guard.

Red Boy is working for a submission of some sort.
Ron is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Red Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Red Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Red Boy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ron defends it well.

Red Boy is working for a submission of some sort.
Ron wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Red Boy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Red Boy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ron defends it well.

Ron is defending against the submission attempts here by Red Boy.

Red Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Red Boy is breathing heavily.
Ron tries to roll over but Red Boy keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Red Boy pulls his head out easily.

Red Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Ron defends the submission attempt.
Ron tries to roll over but Red Boy keeps him under control.

Ron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ron is defending against the submission attempts here by Red Boy.

Red Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ron sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Red Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Ron is defending well.
Ron wants to control but Red Boy is keeping busy.

Red Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Red Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Ron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Red Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Ron defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Red Boy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ron swats away the attempt to clinch by Red Boy.

Red Boy dives in and scores a takedown into Ron's guard.
Ron trying to control the position.
Paul Red Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Red Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ron manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Red Boy has Ron in his guard.

Ron postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Red Boy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ron, into his guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Red Boy kicks Ron off and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ron.
Ron is breathing heavily.
Red Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Red Boy misses with a head kick.
Ron lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Boy with a poor takedown
and Ron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Red Boy pinned against the cage. Red Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Red Boy.

Red Boy gets tackled into the cage by Ron. Ron maintains the clinch.
Ron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Red Boy or not.
Ron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Ron manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Boy lands a couple of digs.
Red Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Red Boy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ron is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Red Boy, into his guard.
Ron trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red Boy wants to get back to his feet but Ron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Red Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Red Boy tries to get out of the position.

Red Boy manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Red Boy circles away quickly and effectively.

Red Boy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Red Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ron is just riding it out for now. Red Boy eventually gives up the hold.
Ron is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Red Boy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Red Boy counters with a takedown into side control.

Red Boy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Red Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Red Boy tries for a kimura but Ron is defending well.

Red Boy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ron has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red Boy working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ron is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Red Boy is working for a kimura but Ron is defending it quite comfortably.

Red Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ron has one foot on Red Boy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Ron shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ron was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ron looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Red Boy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Red Boy is looking to escape.
Ron in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Boy is trying desperately to improve position.
Red Boy tries to lock up and control but Ron gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ron tries to control but Red Boy wriggling away.
Red Boy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Red Boy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Red Boy wants to hold on but Ron pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ron tries to control but Red Boy wriggling away.
Ron throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Red Boy because Ron loaded up on that one.
Red Boy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Red Boy tries to hold on but Ron pushes him away.
Rockin Ron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Red Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Red Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Red Boy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Red Boy!