PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "This Is War" by Il Nino. Colt Riley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Riley
vs
Dos Santos

171 cm
22
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
157 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
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Non-Stop Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Riley.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Riley.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riley is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Riley circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Dos Santos.
Riley stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dos Santos pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Riley scores with a decent looking hook.
Gabriel Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Riley lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Santos seems unphased.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Riley swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos slips a jab from Riley.
Riley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Riley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Riley lands with a nice combination. Dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley is looking to wear down Dos Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Riley.
Riley misses the jab.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Santos off to one side.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riley swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riley leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Riley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley connects with a body shot.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Riley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riley loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Riley tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Dos Santos.
A big right from Riley misses.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Dos Santos with an uppercut!
Gabriel Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Riley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands a jab.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Riley sprawls well.
Dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Riley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Riley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dos Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Dos Santos shoots in.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Riley.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colt Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Colt Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Santos off to one side.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Riley lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Riley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Riley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Riley dominated that second round.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Dos Santos.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Riley sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley lands with an overhand left.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Riley takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Riley cracks a nice hook into Dos Santos's ribs.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
Riley scores with a jab.
Riley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Riley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Riley coming out on top.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riley lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley lands the left hand.
Riley lands with a cross.
Riley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riley as he jumps to the side.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Riley.
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riley with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Riley.
Colt Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riley tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riley to the ground. Riley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley lands a jab.
Riley misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Gabriel Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Riley finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Riley!