PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Riverington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Russell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Russell
vs
Riverington

190 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Riverington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riverington counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Riverington. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Riverington stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riverington swivels and escapes.
Russell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bill Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riverington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riverington as he avoids it easily.
Russell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riverington throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell works over Riverington's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Riverington. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Riverington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Riverington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riverington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russell looks for a takedown but Riverington sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Riverington. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Riverington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riverington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Russell moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries for a takedown. No joy.

Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell shoots in and drives through. Riverington sprawls well.
Russell is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riverington pinned against the cage. Riverington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riverington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell takes one to the chin there.

Riverington gets caught napping as Russell dives in and scores a takedown. Riverington manages to retain guard.
Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell prevents Riverington from getting back to his feet.
Riverington keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Russell.
Russell dives in and grabs Riverington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riverington pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Riverington connects with a single shot there.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riverington defends it nicely.
Jerome Riverington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riverington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell dives in and grabs Riverington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riverington pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Riverington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riverington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russell.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riverington as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riverington lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Riverington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Russell looks for a takedown but Riverington sprawls well.
Russell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Jerome Riverington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russell fails with the takedown.
Riverington scores with a shot to the body.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell blocks a head kick by Riverington.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Russell.
Riverington swats away the attempt to clinch by Russell.
Russell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riverington scores with a head kick.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Riverington shows good takedown defense.
Russell shoots in but Riverington avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Russell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Riverington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riverington wants to stand up but Russell is controlling him.
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!
Russell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riverington is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Russell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riverington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riverington blocks the body kick.

Russell moves into range and clinches up with Riverington.
Russell wants a takedown but no success here.
Russell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riverington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russell slowing the pace effectively.
Russell keeps control of Riverington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riverington tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Riverington tries to circle away but Russell has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riverington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riverington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell tries to clinch but Riverington moves out of range.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Riverington shows good takedown defense.
Riverington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Riverington tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riverington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riverington sprawls well. Riverington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerome Riverington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Riverington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Russell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riverington tries to avoid it but Russell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riverington to the ground. Riverington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riverington misses with a body kick.
Riverington swats away the attempt to clinch by Russell.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riverington counters with a head kick.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Riverington coming out on top.
Russell tries for a takedown but Riverington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riverington swats away the attempt to clinch by Russell.
Riverington connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Riverington - just one landing.
Riverington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russell counters with a big head kick but Riverington shrugs it off.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riverington defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Russell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riverington as he avoids it easily.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riverington sprawls well. Riverington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riverington thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
A lazy left from Riverington finds it's target.
Riverington scores with a sloppy right hand. Russell should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.

Russell is rocked!
Whack! Riverington lands a heavy head kick that drops Russell. The ref tackles Riverington to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Russell was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jerome Riverington!