PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lloyd
vs
Riggs

179 cm
23
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
183 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendo Riggs!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Riggs throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Riggs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Riggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lloyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riggs has managed to get both his arms back between Lloyd's legs - danger averted.
Riggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Riggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lloyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riggs has managed to get both his arms back between Lloyd's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs trying to control but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lloyd throws a leg kick which misses Riggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Riggs tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Riggs blocks the leg kick.
Riggs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two 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.
Riggs slips a jab from Lloyd.
Riggs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lloyd defends it well.
Lloyd lands with a good body shot.
Riggs misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Riggs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Riggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lloyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lloyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lloyd misses with a body shot.
Riggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lloyd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lloyd thumps Riggs with a low kick.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lloyd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Hendo Riggs has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a combination. Riggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lloyd.
Riggs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
Lloyd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riggs is able to avoid easily.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lloyd sprawls well. Lloyd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet.

Riggs drives through with a takedown into Lloyd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Riggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.

Lloyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.

Lloyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lloyd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riggs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lloyd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Lloyd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hendo Riggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Riggs lands a body shot.
Riggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Riggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lloyd's half guard.
Lloyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Riggs is pressing down on Lloyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lloyd is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lloyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendo Riggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lloyd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riggs.

Lloyd has his foot on Riggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
Riggs lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lloyd is keeping the position for now.
Lloyd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Riggs keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Lloyd won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Riggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lloyd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riggs throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it.
Riggs staying out of range there.
Lloyd scoring well with a low kick there.
John Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far.

Riggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riggs throwing shots but Lloyd is blocking nicely.
Riggs is nestled in close to Lloyd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lloyd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd wants to control but Riggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lloyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lloyd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendo Riggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hendo Riggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Riggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lloyd has time to react.
Lloyd misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

Lloyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riggs is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lloyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riggs defends well.
Riggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lloyd is concentrating on defense, preventing Riggs from advancing position.

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.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lloyd to regain full guard.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lloyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lloyd trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Riggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd lands a head shot.
Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riggs.
Lloyd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lloyd tries to land a leg kick but Riggs saw it coming and moves away.
Riggs throws a shot to the body.
Riggs tries to land a front kick but Lloyd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Riggs with the counter takedown but Lloyd avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd leaves Riggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Lloyd tenderised Riggs's leg. Riggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lloyd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lloyd throws a shot from downtown. Riggs moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riggs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lloyd takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely.
Riggs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendo Riggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riggs 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Riggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Hendo Riggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, John Lloyd stepped up to the mic, saying 'god what a mismatch. '.