PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Riggs
vs
Boy

180 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Riggs!
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, Big Boy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy throws out a loose jab but Riggs uses good head movement to avoid it.

Boy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riggs's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boy wants to stand but Riggs has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Riggs actively working from the bottom here.

Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Riggs is defending well.
Riggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boy wants to stand up but Riggs has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Riggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Boy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Boy stops Riggs from getting back to his feet.
Riggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riggs defending well though.
Boy prevents Riggs from improving his position.

Boy is working for a kimura but Riggs is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Riggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boy's back!
Riggs scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Riggs is hanging on to Boy's back as he tries to escape.
Will Riggs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been hearing good reports from Riggs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs prevents Boy from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Riggs stands up from mount. Strange move.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riggs scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Riggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boy did well to prevent Riggs getting side control.
Boy won't allow Riggs to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boy tries to kick Riggs off but Riggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riggs is working for a kimura but Boy is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boy defending well though.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Riggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Riggs sits in half guard.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Riggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Riggs is working for a kimura but Boy is defending it quite comfortably.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Boy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Riggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boy fails to land the takedown.
Big Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Riggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boy's half guard.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs is controlling the pace.

Riggs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boy.
Boy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riggs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boy tries to improve position but can't.
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.

Riggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boy looks to move to half guard but instead Riggs has passed into mount! Damn!
Riggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boy keeps trying to improve his position.
Riggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boy is looking to escape.
Riggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boy is looking to improve his position but Riggs isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Riggs's attempts to control the action.
Riggs is really struggling to control Boy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boy has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Riggs has Boy flattened out and is raining down punches.
Martin Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Boy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Riggs.
Boy wants to escape the position.

Riggs is persistently looking for the submission but Boy is defending it well.
Boy looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Boy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Riggs lands a shot to the body.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Riggs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boy for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Riggs working for the choke.
Boy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Riggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Riggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Riggs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boy quickly recovers to half guard.
Riggs wants to free his trapped foot but Boy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Riggs is working for a kimura but Boy is defending it quite comfortably.
Boy wants to improve his position but Riggs is controlling well.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Riggs is controlling him well.
Riggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boy tries to roll over but Riggs keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riggs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boy controls his leg.
Riggs prevents Boy from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riggs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riggs's back!
Boy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Boy is persistently looking for the submission but Riggs is defending it well.

Boy looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Riggs hold on?! Boy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy punches the canvas rather than the man.

Boy has his arm under Riggs's chin here. Game over son! Boy squeezes tightly and Riggs is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Boy!