PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talon Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bismol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismol comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here Comes The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Talon Rivaldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rivaldo
vs
Bismol

175 cm
22
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
150 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Talon Rivaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bismol!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bismol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivaldo on the side of the head.
Rivaldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivaldo moves out of range as Bismol strikes.
Rivaldo staying out of range there.
Rivaldo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivaldo moves out of range as Bismol strikes.
Bismol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivaldo.
Rivaldo stalks Bismol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bismol's face. Bismol staggers backwards, shaken.
Rivaldo misses with a hook.
Bismol moves out of range of the strikes.
Bismol misses the shot to the body.
Rivaldo scores with a nice right hand.
Rivaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bismol throws a series of punches but Rivaldo moves out of range.
Bismol fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivaldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bismol counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Bismol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bismol looks to land a combination. Rivaldo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rivaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Rivaldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Talon Rivaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivaldo stuffs the takedown.
Bismol takes a swing at Rivaldo's ribcage but misses.
Rivaldo misses with a body punch
and Bismol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivaldo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bismol counter with a right hand.
Rivaldo misses with a double jab
enabling Bismol to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bismol manages to avoid it.
Rivaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bismol.
Rivaldo tries to bum rush Bismol with a series of wild strikes but Bismol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bismol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivaldo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismol avoids the body shot from Rivaldo.
Jab, jab by Bismol - just one landing.
Bismol throws a jab when Rivaldo was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rivaldo. No joy for Bismol on that attempt.
Rivaldo cracks Bismol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bismol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivaldo tries to avoid it but Bismol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivaldo to the ground. Rivaldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Talon Rivaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Bismol.
Rivaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivaldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Bismol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivaldo stuns Bismol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bismol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bismol throws a lazy right hand but Rivaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bismol misses with a body punch
and Rivaldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismol tries to bum rush Rivaldo with a series of wild strikes but Rivaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivaldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bismol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivaldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivaldo throws a predictable looking body shot

and Bismol counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bismol.
Rivaldo stops a takedown attempt from Bismol.
Bismol looks gassed!
A head punch on the inside from Rivaldo fails to land.
Rivaldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bismol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rivaldo tries to circle away but Bismol has him pinned against the cage.

Bismol manages to break the clinch.
Rivaldo lands with a nice combination. Bismol backs away looking to recover.

Bismol is rocked!
Rivaldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Bismol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bismol is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivaldo finish him?
Bismol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bismol seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo ducks under a wild hook from Bismol.
Rivaldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bismol circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivaldo is looking to wear down Bismol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivaldo cracks Bismol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivaldo misses with a few strikes there.
Bismol scores with a nice head shot.
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Bismol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivaldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bismol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivaldo swinging wildly here.
Rivaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bismol is just out of range.
Rivaldo blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bismol throws a hook but Rivaldo avoids it easily.
Bismol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Talon Rivaldo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rivaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bismol dodges the punch combination from Rivaldo.
Talon Rivaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivaldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bismol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Bismol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivaldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bismol to counter with a crisp jab.
Bismol scores with a one two! Rivaldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Bismol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bismol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivaldo.
Decent striking displayed by Bismol there.
Rivaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bismol.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bismol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivaldo misses with a two punch combination.
Bismol scores with a hook.
Bismol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Bismol rushes Rivaldo and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bismol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bismol blocks a body shot from Rivaldo.
Bismol has Rivaldo pushed against the cage.
Rivaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivaldo gets underhooks to prevent Bismol's takedown attempt.

Bismol breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Bismol misses its intended target.
Rivaldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bismol counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivaldo misses with a body punch
and Bismol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bismol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bismol misses with the combination.
Bismol throws a right and a left that Rivaldo avoids nicely.

Bismol instigates a clinch.
Bismol slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bismol.

Bismol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Bismol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bismol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bismol misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivaldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bismol is looking to clinch.
Bismol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivaldo throws a combination that misses
and Bismol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bismol throws a right hand that Rivaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivaldo also avoids with ease.
Rivaldo throws a combination that misses

and Bismol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bismol is looking for a kimura but Rivaldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bismol to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bismol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivaldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bismol.
Rivaldo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's four 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.
Bismol is trying to control. Rivaldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bismol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivaldo defends it well.
Rivaldo has his hands clasped together around Bismol's back. He's all about the action.
Rivaldo won't allow Bismol to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bismol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bismol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivaldo manages to avoid it.
Bismol jabs Rivaldo right on the nose. Rivaldo blinks but takes it well.
Bismol looks to land a combination but Rivaldo avoids it well.
Rivaldo misses with a wild combination.
Bismol avoids the body shot from Rivaldo.
Bismol tries to clinch up but Rivaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivaldo swings for the body but Bismol moves out of range.
Rivaldo works over Bismol's head and body with a nice combination.
Bismol walks into a jab.
Bismol throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bismol manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bismol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bismol clinches up with Rivaldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bismol misses with a punch on the inside.

Bismol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to de liver by Bismol. Beautiful body shot.
Rivaldo throws a series of strikes that have Bismol backpedaling.
Bismol misses with an uppercut. Rivaldo saw that one coming.
Rivaldo misses with a double jab
and Bismol counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bismol looks to throw the jab but Rivaldo is out of range.
Bismol misses with a few strikes there.
Rivaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivaldo throws a right hand that Bismol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bismol also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo takes a swing at Bismol's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rivaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bismol fails with a takedown attempt.
Bismol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivaldo misses with a combination
and Bismol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivaldo misses with a double jab.
Talon Rivaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bismol ducks under a wild hook from Rivaldo.
Bismol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bismol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivaldo manages to avoid it.
Rivaldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bismol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bismol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivaldo.
Bismol throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bismol scores with a hook to the body. Rivaldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivaldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bismol counters with a three punch combo that has Rivaldo backing up. Rivaldo nods at Bismol to acknowledge the strikes.
Bismol tests Rivaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bismol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bismol throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivaldo.
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Bismol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivaldo!
Some wild striking there from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bismol manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivaldo throws a right and a left that Bismol avoids nicely.
Rivaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bismol throws out the jab.
Rivaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bismol.
Bismol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bismol throws a right and a left that Rivaldo avoids nicely.

Bismol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bismol stays in close to Rivaldo's body and controls the position.
Bismol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivaldo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivaldo is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Rivaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rivaldo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Rivaldo!