PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Wise (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.

Rainey
vs
Wise

198 cm
23
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ultra Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Rainey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Wise!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rainey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wise.
Rainey misses with a series of wild punches.
Rainey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wise tries for a takedown but Rainey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rainey.
Rainey lands a head kick!

It looks like Dmitry Wise has been cut.
Wise shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rainey pinned against the cage. Rainey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ricky Rainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Wise.
Rainey doesn't manage to clinch there - Wise circles away.
Rainey looks for a takedown but Wise sprawls well.
Wise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wise misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainey looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wise looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rainey moves in looking to clinch but Wise pushes him off.
Rainey lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rainey!
Wise avoids the head kick by Rainey.
Wise shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rainey defends it nicely.
Wise looks winded!
Wise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rainey.
Rainey throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainey lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rainey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wise pinned against the cage. Wise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rainey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rainey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rainey scores with a jab to the head.
Wise blocks a head kick by Rainey.
Rainey slaps away a takedown attempt from Wise, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rainey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wise.
Wise is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wise is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rainey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wise.
Wise takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wise connects with a body shot that sends Rainey's belly button to the back.
Wise throws a head kick but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey lands a head kick!
Rainey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rainey misses with the combination.
Wise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rainey but Rainey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rainey moves out of range of the body kick from Wise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainey tries to clinch up.
Rainey tries to clinch but Wise moves out of range.

Wise fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rainey sprawls well initially but Wise persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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. Wise connects with a nice short shot to Rainey's temple.
Rainey wants to get back to his feet.
Rainey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wise with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rainey is trying to escape back to his feet but Wise uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rainey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wise asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rainey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Wise's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rainey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wise. Wise gets slowly back to his feet.
Rainey has a takedown stuffed.
Rainey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wise shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rainey pinned against the cage. Rainey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rainey throws the left hand but Wise avoids the punch easily.
Rainey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wise closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rainey circles away.
Ricky Rainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Wise.
Wise tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rainey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wise somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise throws a head kick that misses.
Rainey dives in and grabs Wise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wise pushes down on Rainey's head and hops out.
Rainey throws a sloppy head kick and Wise moves out of range easily.
Rainey moves in looking to clinch but Wise pushes him off.
Rainey throws a head kick but Wise moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rainey throws a nice head kick!
Wise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rainey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise throws a head kick that misses.
Rainey tries a head kick but it misses.
Rainey swats away the attempt to clinch by Wise.
Wise shoots in looking for a takedown. Rainey tries to sprawl out of it but Wise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rainey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rainey shoots for a takedown but Wise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rainey throws a wild body kick that Wise sees coming a mile off.

Wise gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rainey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wise has Rainey pressed against the cage, preventing Rainey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wise looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wise prevents Rainey from getting back to his feet.
Rainey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wise on the ground.
Wise keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rainey's head.
Wise postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wise prevents Rainey from getting back to his feet.
Wise wants to control from the top but Rainey keeps moving.

Rainey is working an open guard so Wise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wise moves out of range of the strikes.
Rainey slaps away a takedown attempt from Wise, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wise avoids the head kick by Rainey.
Rainey lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rainey somewhat.
Rainey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wise shoots in but Rainey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitry Wise will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Wise's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rainey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rainey throws a head kick but Wise moves out of range.
Rainey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wise.
Wise fails with the takedown.
Rainey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rainey but Rainey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ricky Rainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Wise.
Rainey connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rainey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rainey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Rainey as Wise shoots in.
Wise tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rainey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rainey leaves Wise with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rainey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wise but Wise pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rainey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wise closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rainey circles away.
Wise doesn't manage to clinch there - Rainey circles away.
Rainey throws a sloppy head kick and Wise moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey dives in and grabs Wise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wise pushes down on Rainey's head and hops out.
Rainey is looking to clinch.
Wise fails with the takedown.
Ricky Rainey is winning the standup battle so far.
Wise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rainey.
A combination from Wise does no damage.
Wise tries to clinch but Rainey is having none of it.
Wise slaps away a takedown attempt from Rainey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rainey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rainey misses with a looping right.
Wise shoots in for a takedown but Rainey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wise if he has to take too many more of those.
Rainey cracks Wise with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wise doesn't manage to clinch there - Rainey circles away.

Wise pushes Rainey up against the cage in a clinch.
Rainey tries to break the clinch but Wise is controlling the position.

Wise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wise tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wise stuffs the takedown attempt from Rainey. Rainey gets slowly back to his feet.
Wise blocks a head kick by Rainey.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch but Rainey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rainey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wise fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rainey avoids it really well and circles away.
Rainey tries a head kick but it misses.
Wise shoots in for a takedown but Rainey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rainey swinging wildly here.
Wise tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rainey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wise leaves Rainey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wise fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Rainey.
I think Rainey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rainey!