PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lothario Renaldo (ranked 3534 p4p, 351 weight class) and Von Dyer (ranked 4197 p4p, 395 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Renaldo
vs
Dyer

170 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lothario Renaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Von Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dyer staying out of range there.
As Renaldo backs off Dyer throws a huge counter combo but Renaldo manages to avoid it all.
Dyer ducks under a wild hook from Renaldo.
A punch lands to the side of Renaldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renaldo throws a hook but Dyer blocks it.
Dyer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Renaldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renaldo.
Dyer staying out of range there.
Dyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Renaldo throws a looping overhand right but Dyer ducks down to avoid it.
Dyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Renaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renaldo looks to throw the jab but Dyer is out of range.
Dyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Renaldo looks to throw the jab but Dyer is out of range.
Dyer moves forwards but Renaldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dyer loads up on a big right hand but Renaldo slips the punch.
As Dyer looks to move away, Renaldo throws a big counter combo but Dyer just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renaldo jabs Dyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dyer throws a jab when Renaldo was well out of range.
As Dyer looks to move away, Renaldo throws a big counter combo but Dyer just gets out of the way.
Renaldo takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dyer, as that shot connected.
Renaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dyer misses the shot to the body.
Dyer takes a swing at Renaldo's ribcage but misses.
Dyer takes a swing at Renaldo's ribcage but misses.
Renaldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dyer blocks a jab.
Renaldo scores with a shot to the body.
Renaldo moves out of range as Dyer strikes.
Renaldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dyer looks to throw the jab but Renaldo is out of range.
Renaldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Renaldo lands with a hook. Dyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Dyer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renaldo ducks under a wild hook from Dyer.
Dyer throws a shot from downtown. Renaldo moves away and avoids it.
Renaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renaldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dyer connects with a looping right hand.
Renaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dyer.
Renaldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dyer throws a right hand that misses
and Renaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Renaldo finish him?
Renaldo slips a straight right by Dyer.
Dyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Renaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Renaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Dyer tries to counter with a clinch but Renaldo shakes him off and moves away.
Dyer walks straight into a right hand from Renaldo - that's dropped him! Renaldo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dyer from any more punishment! Dyer complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lothario Renaldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Lothario Renaldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.