PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Riggs
vs
Hitman

190 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hitman !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hitman shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense.
Riggs throws a right and a left that Hitman avoids nicely.
Riggs misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Riggs.
Riggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitman .
Hitman shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Hitman 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman .
Riggs throws a series of punches but Hitman moves out of range.
Riggs looks to land a combination but Hitman avoids it well.
Hitman is looking to clinch.
Riggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Hitman 's head but Hitman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitman has a takedown stuffed.
Martin Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riggs!

Hitman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Riggs!
Hitman moves to take his opponent's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Riggs is breathing heavily.

Hitman tightening his grip on Riggs, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hitman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Riggs with him. Riggs is trying to defend but Hitman has an arm under the chin now! Riggs grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Hitman !