PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingleberry Jones (ranked 3052 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 291 p4p, 307 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Hell Yeah. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jones
vs
Ryokale

172 cm
30
148
9 - 10 - 0

160 cm
27
140
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryokale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryokale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Ryokale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses

and Ryokale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryokale postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ryokale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has Ryokale pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryokale postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Ryokale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones pulls Ryokale in to control the position.
Jones continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Ryokale defends easily.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dingleberry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryokale avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Ryokale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryokale gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.
Ryokale wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looks for the body kick but Ryokale saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryokale steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Ryokale lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryokale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryokale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryokale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones with a nice cross.
Ryokale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryokale walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ryokale.
Ryokale dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Ryokale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones sets himself, and Ryokale steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryokale. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryokale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands a nice hook to Ryokale's body. Ryokale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryokale avoids the body shot from Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.

Ryokale gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Ryokale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingleberry Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Ryokale's head back.
Ryokale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones misses with a hook

and Ryokale counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryokale blocks a body shot from Jones.
Ryokale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Ryokale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Jones throws Ryokale to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones throws a hook but Ryokale avoids it easily.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryokale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Ryokale.
Jones cracks Ryokale with an open hand slap.
Ryokale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a body punch but Ryokale moves out of range.
Ryokale throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryokale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryokale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryokale tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Ryokale misses with a looping left.

Ryokale rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Ryokale tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is leaning against Ryokale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ryokale being controlled against the cage.
Ryokale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Ryokale tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets through Ryokale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ryokale fails to land.
Ryokale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dingleberry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryokale wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryokale is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Ryokale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryokale moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones catches Ryokale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryokale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Ryokale is rocked!
Jones tries to land a front kick but Ryokale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Ryokale is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?
Jones cracks Ryokale on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ryokale falls backwards against the cage. Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Ryokale to his knees. Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ryokale! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dingleberry Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Dingleberry Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.