PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Ryder (ranked 3732 p4p, 5292 weight class) and Naruto Uzumaki (ranked 302 p4p, 375 weight class). Naruto Uzumaki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ryder
vs
Uzumaki

160 cm
20
145
4 - 3 - 0

176 cm
21
140
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naruto Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder tries for a takedown but Uzumaki circles away easily
and Uzumaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uzumaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Uzumaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uzumaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzumaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryder.
Ryder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uzumaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uzumaki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Ryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzumaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ryder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Ryder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uzumaki jabs Ryder right on the nose. Ryder blinks but takes it well.
Ryder dodges the punch combination from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryder on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder walks into a stiff left hand from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki throws a right hand that Ryder ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryder also avoids with ease.
Uzumaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Uzumaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryder back to the cage. Uzumaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ryder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Uzumaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryder shoots in but Uzumaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uzumaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryder thows a leg kick but Uzumaki checks it
and Ryder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uzumaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Ryder is rocked!
Uzumaki connects with a right hand. Ryder shakes it off.
Oh Ryder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzumaki rushes Ryder with punches - Ryder moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ryder goes down! Uzumaki follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruto Uzumaki!