PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo TT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by American Capitalist. On his way into the cage it seems that Neo TT has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Neo TT seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

TT
vs
Riley

225 cm
19
297 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Neo TT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Riley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TT checks a low kick from Riley.
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TT swivels and escapes.
TT shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley dives in and grabs TT's left leg, looking for a takedown. TT pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
TT shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riley sprawls well. Riley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TT gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by TT which made him look bad.
Neo TT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Riley.
Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet.
TT is breathing heavily.
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Riley looks for a takedown but TT sprawls well.
Riley looks for a takedown but TT sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TT fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TT but TT pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. TT defends it nicely.
TT throws a low kick, looking for Riley's leg but Riley calmly moves out of range.
Riley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but TT is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but TT sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet.
TT shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Riley has TT up against the cage in a clinch.

Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley wants to slow TT down by chopping away at his legs.
Riley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riley slips a jab from TT.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Riley breaks from the clinch.
Riley shoots in and drives through. TT sprawls well.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. TT sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TT shoots in but no luck this time.
Riley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Riley moves into range and clinches up with TT.

Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with TT, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes TT against the cage but TT circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Riley clinches up with TT and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TT pulls Riley into guard.
TT wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
Riley controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley pushing down on TT's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

TT throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but TT sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riley somewhat.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from TT. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Neo TT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Riley.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TT paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TT shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Riley rushes TT and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TT avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley pulls TT into guard.
TT looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

TT escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TT trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riley wants to control from the top but TT keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley content to stall in guard here.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Riley advances position into side control!
Riley controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riley tries for a kimura but TT is defending well.
TT is letting Riley control him for a moment.

Riley decides to stand back up. Riley steps back and let's TT get back to his feet.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts TT as he jumps to the side.
TT shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from TT. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by TT.
Riley shoots in but TT avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TT shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Riley takes the fight into the clinch.

Riley pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TT pinned against the cage. TT gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley throws a head kick but TT moves out of range.
TT throws a head kick that misses.
TT fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley shoots in but TT avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts TT as he jumps to the side.
Neo TT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Riley.
TT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TT somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown but TT manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by TT.
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TT swivels and escapes.

Riley gets tackled into the cage by TT. TT maintains the clinch.

Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley moves out of range as TT throws a body kick.
TT slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
TT shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riley defends it nicely.
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TT avoids it really well and circles away.
TT changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riley tries to avoid it but TT manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riley to the ground. Riley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riley is defended easily by TT.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TT shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Riley closes the distance and pushes TT back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riley has TT pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TT manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riley lands a shot to the body.
TT is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riley is defending well.

Riley manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard.
TT looking for a sweep. Not yet TT, not yet.
Riley advances position into side control!
Riley takes a little break here. TT wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley wants to control but TT is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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