PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yannick Riesling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Potter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Potter
vs
Riesling

179 cm
23
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 2

181 cm
24
199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Canadian Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yannick Riesling!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Potter.
Riesling fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potter. That's going to slow Riesling down.

Riesling drives through and clinches with Potter against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riesling. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter scores with a one two! Riesling had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Potter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riesling tries to clinch up.
Riesling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potter on the side of the head.
Potter throws a series of punches but Riesling avoids them all with ease.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Riesling throws a one two combo.
Riesling misses with a two punch combination.
Potter throws a right and a left that Riesling avoids nicely.
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination

and Riesling counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Potter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Riesling working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling working the ground and pound but Potter is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter is not content to let Riesling control the position.
Riesling creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Potter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Riesling trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riesling.
Potter defending against the ground and pound.
Riesling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potter is being controlled here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riesling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Riesling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riesling slips a straight right by Potter.
Donk. Riesling catches Potter right on the button with a cross.
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Riesling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riesling tries for a takedown but Potter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yannick Riesling.
Riesling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Riesling misses with a body shot.
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Riesling slips the punch.
Potter throws a series of punches but Riesling moves out of range.
Potter throws a right and a left that Riesling avoids nicely.
Riesling dodges the punch combination from Potter.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riesling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potter misses with a wild combination.

Riesling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Potter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riesling working the ground and pound but Potter is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Riesling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riesling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Riesling is controlling him well.
Potter trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Riesling working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riesling creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Potter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Riesling throwing strikes but Potter manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Riesling tries to bench press Potter off him but Potter keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yannick Riesling will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Potter throws the kick towards the body but Riesling avoids it.
Potter swings for the body but Riesling moves out of range.
Riesling dives in and grabs Potter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes down on Riesling's head and hops out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Potter, right into the meat.
Riesling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
Potter moves out of range as Riesling strikes.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Riesling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Potter misses with a double jab

so Riesling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riesling wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riesling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riesling trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riesling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Riesling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Potter dives on top into guard.
Riesling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riesling is looking to sweep but instead, Potter has passed into half guard.
Riesling tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potter wants to stand up but Riesling has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Riesling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Riesling wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
Riesling is concentrating on defense, preventing Potter from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riesling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Riesling misses its intended target.
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riesling.
Potter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riesling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potter but Potter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good exchange - Riesling coming out on top.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter staying out of range there.
Riesling has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riesling blocks a low kick nicely.
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riesling.

Riesling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Riesling is breathing heavily.
Potter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riesling passes the guard and advances to mount!
Riesling thowing shots but they're missing.
Riesling throws some wild stikes that Potter manages to avoid easily.
Riesling looking to ground and pound but Potter is blocking nicely.

Riesling goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Potter is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riesling throws a hook but Potter blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riesling just misses with a punch to the body.
Riesling avoids the body shot from Potter.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Riesling slips a jab and a cross from Potter.

Potter gets caught flat footed, as Riesling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Riesling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Riesling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riesling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling throwing strikes but missing.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Riesling from controlling successfully.
Riesling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riesling throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potter tries to stand but Riesling is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Potter.
Potter with a nice cross.
Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Riesling's head but Riesling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riesling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potter momentarily.
Riesling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter throws out a powerful jab.
Potter looks to land a combination but Riesling avoids it well.
Potter dips to his left and cracks Riesling with an uppercut!
Potter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riesling.
Riesling throws a body kick that misses.
Potter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws out a powerful jab.
Harry Potter is winning the standup battle so far.
Riesling tries a head kick but it misses.

Riesling feints and as Potter raises his hands in defense, Riesling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riesling trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Riesling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Potter pushes Riesling off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riesling.
Potter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter throws a right hand that Riesling ducks under and follows up with a left that Riesling also avoids with ease.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riesling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination

so Riesling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riesling's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riesling working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riesling content to stall in guard here.
Riesling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riesling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riesling throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yannick Riesling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riesling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!