PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJaredd HHartt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Riley looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

HHartt
vs
Riley

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJaredd HHartt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Riley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HHartt swivels and escapes.
Riley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
HHartt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
HHartt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
HHartt pulls out of a head kick attempt.

HHartt lands a big head kick that sends Riley tumbling to the mat! HHartt takes a step backwards and waves Riley back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Tom Riley has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HHartt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
HHartt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley fails with the takedown.
JJaredd HHartt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Riley.
A head kick misses from HHartt.
HHartt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as HHartt sprawls well. HHartt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
HHartt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HHartt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
HHartt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HHartt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley is trying desperately to land a takedown but HHartt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Riley.
A head kick misses from HHartt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
HHartt tries a head kick but it misses.
HHartt lands a head kick. Riley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HHartt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tom Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HHartt tries a head kick but it misses.
Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but HHartt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riley somewhat.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

HHartt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riley blocks a head kick by HHartt.
HHartt misses with a head kick.
HHartt lands a high kick!
HHartt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Riley avoids the head kick by HHartt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HHartt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HHartt misses with a head kick.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but HHartt circles away.
HHartt misses with a head kick.
HHartt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HHartt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley shoots in for a double leg but HHartt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HHartt misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riley is defended easily by HHartt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJaredd HHartt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Riley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

HHartt tries a head kick but it misses.
HHartt throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
A head kick misses from HHartt.
Riley blocks a head kick by HHartt.

Riley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. HHartt was covering up waiting for the punch and Riley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but HHartt keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands a couple of digs.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but HHartt is retaining full guard.

Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
HHartt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.

Riley stands up and waves to HHartt to follow him.
HHartt lands a high kick!
Riley blocks a head kick by HHartt.
HHartt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HHartt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HHartt misses with a head kick.
JJaredd HHartt is winning the standup battle so far.
Riley fails with the takedown.
HHartt lands with a kick to the temple. Riley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riley is defended easily by HHartt.
A head kick misses from HHartt.
HHartt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
JJaredd HHartt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
HHartt misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
HHartt stuffs the takedown.
JJaredd HHartt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Riley.
HHartt misses with a head kick.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HHartt defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from HHartt.

Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Riley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

HHartt stuffs the takedown.
HHartt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from HHartt.
HHartt throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley avoids the head kick by HHartt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HHartt throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
HHartt throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with HHartt, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes HHartt against the cage but HHartt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from HHartt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from HHartt as Riley shoots in.
JJaredd HHartt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Riley.
HHartt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
HHartt throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but HHartt shows good takedown defense.
Riley avoids the head kick by HHartt.

Riley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. HHartt quickly recovers to half guard.
Riley trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley passes to side control.
HHartt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but HHartt keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HHartt wants to get back to his feet.

Riley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, HHartt has escaped the position, nice work there.

Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riley taking a breather here.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but HHartt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

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