PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King LuhJay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LuhJay
vs
Ronaldo

220 cm
20
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King LuhJay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrigo Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
LuhJay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ronaldo's waist but Ronaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LuhJay off to one side.
Ronaldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LuhJay is looking to clinch but Ronaldo is avoiding it.
LuhJay swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.

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

LuhJay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but LuhJay circles away.
LuhJay circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo slaps away a takedown attempt from LuhJay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ronaldo is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LuhJay defends it nicely.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch.
LuhJay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LuhJay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ronaldo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King LuhJay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Ronaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Ronaldo.

LuhJay drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut.
LuhJay is trying to drag Ronaldo to the mat but Ronaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LuhJay shoots in but Ronaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but LuhJay moves out of range.
Ronaldo with a poor takedown

and LuhJay counters by clinching up.
Ronaldo fails to pull guard.
LuhJay misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo has LuhJay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LuhJay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuhJay tries to pull guard but Ronaldo won't allow it.

LuhJay manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but LuhJay keeps it at a distance.
LuhJay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LuhJay as he jumps to the side.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LuhJay throws a big counter combination but Ronaldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but LuhJay is avoiding it.
Ronaldo has a takedown stuffed.
LuhJay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ronaldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LuhJay counters with a series of strikes. Ronaldo will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LuhJay counters with a low kick, right behind Ronaldo 's knee.
That kick from LuhJay tenderised Ronaldo's leg. Ronaldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ronaldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ronaldo wants it to stay on the feet.
LuhJay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ronaldo circles away.
Ronaldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but LuhJay shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LuhJay fails with a takedown attempt.
LuhJay is breathing heavily.
LuhJay circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King LuhJay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King LuhJay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick

and LuhJay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LuhJay.

LuhJay pulls guard successfully.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but LuhJay keeps moving.

LuhJay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ronaldo passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LuhJay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ronaldo.
LuhJay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronaldo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LuhJay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ronaldo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows LuhJay to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ronaldo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LuhJay quickly recovers to half guard.
LuhJay tries to get to full guard but Ronaldo has control of the leg.
Ronaldo slows the pace down in half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control. LuhJay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ronaldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ronaldo is looking for a kimura here.
Ronaldo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ronaldo throwing shots but LuhJay is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to control. LuhJay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ronaldo tries to pass the half guard into mount. LuhJay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
LuhJay is not content to let Ronaldo control the position.
LuhJay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ronaldo is keen to just control but LuhJay is a slippery customer.

Ronaldo stands up and beckons LuhJay to join him on the feet.
LuhJay goes for a double leg but Ronaldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ronaldo continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ronaldo misses with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Ronaldo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ronaldo wants to control but LuhJay is keeping him busy.

Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LuhJay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo prevents LuhJay from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King LuhJay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ronaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LuhJay.
Ronaldo darts in looking for a takedown but LuhJay gets double underhooks and turns Ronaldo into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LuhJay.
Ronaldo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ronaldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LuhJay avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronaldo misses with a takedown attempt
and LuhJay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ronaldo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King LuhJay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ronaldo.
LuhJay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ronaldo pinned against the cage. Ronaldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Ronaldo looks to move away, LuhJay throws a big counter combo bu Ronaldo just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches up with LuhJay, looking for a takedown. Ronaldo pushes LuhJay against the cage but LuhJay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Ronaldo misses

and LuhJay counters by moving into the clinch.
LuhJay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Ronaldo breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from LuhJay as Ronaldo shoots in.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LuhJay throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo unleashes a big counter combination but LuhJay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LuhJay leaves Ronaldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LuhJay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LuhJay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronaldo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo slaps away a takedown attempt from LuhJay, before circling back to the center of the mat.

LuhJay moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.

LuhJay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronaldo shoots in for a double leg but LuhJay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LuhJay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ronaldo has his takedown stuffed
and LuhJay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ronaldo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by LuhJay or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronaldo, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LuhJay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ronaldo.
It looked like LuhJay was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuhJay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronaldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LuhJay somewhat.
Ronaldo throws a counter combo.
Ronaldo wants to clinch.
King LuhJay is winning the standup battle so far.

Ronaldo clinches up against the cage.

Ronaldo jumps into guard, dragging LuhJay to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LuhJay is standing up over Ronaldo. Ronaldo looks to escape but LuhJay dives into side control.
Ronaldo is trying to buck LuhJay off.
LuhJay tries to stand but Ronaldo is controlling his head.
Ronaldo struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
King LuhJay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LuhJay 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King LuhJay!
A less than humble King LuhJay misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.