PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes to the cage accompanied by BLACK DYNAMITE THEME . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mountain Rivera was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dynamite
vs
Rivera

204 cm
25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
44
274 lbs
29 - 76 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 76 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.

Rivera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dynamite's half guard.
Dynamite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rivera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivera is trying to control. Dynamite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rivera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is trying to control. Dynamite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rivera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dynamite tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but Dynamite defending well.
Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivera is taking a breather. Dynamite says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

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.
Dynamite leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mountain Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Dynamite.
Dynamite looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dynamite has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Rivera looks to move away, Dynamite throws a big counter combo but Rivera just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Dynamite misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by Dynamite, which made it look bad.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Rivera looks winded!
Dynamite slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Dynamite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite throws a low kick, looking for Rivera's leg but Rivera calmly moves out of range.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Rivera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dynamite wants to control but Rivera postures up.
Rivera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dynamite is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rivera swings around for an armbar but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rivera's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Rivera is looking for a triangle but Dynamite pushes his legs off easily.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dynamite is one step ahead there.
Rivera wants to control the position but Dynamite says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Dynamite dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dynamite throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black Dynamite is winning the standup battle so far.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Dynamite paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Rivera has managed to clinch.
Dynamite stalling.
Rivera lands a good knee to the midsection. Dynamite won't want to take too many of those.
Dynamite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Rivera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dynamite pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dynamite makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dynamite working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking for a takedown.
Black Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Dynamite prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dynamite is trying to stall.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Dynamite lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera controlling the action here for a moment.
Dynamite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Dynamite working hard to break the clinch.
Dynamite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.

Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera fails with the takedown.
Dynamite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Dynamite does no damage.
Rivera wants to clinch
and Dynamite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Dynamite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown but Dynamite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dynamite misses the target.
Rivera shoots in but no luck this time.
Dynamite moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dynamite lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Dynamite fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dynamite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black Dynamite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dynamite. Those never looked like landing.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dynamite tries to sprawl out of it but Rivera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dynamite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivera.
Dynamite throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dynamite. Those never looked like landing.
Rivera wants to counter the offense by Dynamite and move into the clinch position.
Rivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by Dynamite, which made it look bad.
Black Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dynamite lands a jab to the nose.
Dynamite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Dynamite scores with a nice head shot.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Dynamite gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
Dynamite slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dynamite stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera shoots in and drives through. Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rivera back to the cage. Dynamite follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dynamite throws a front kick aimed at Rivera's knee but Rivera avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivera wants to counter with a clinch but Dynamite pushes him away.
Dynamite cracks Rivera with a good jab.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dynamite counter with a right hand.
Dynamite lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
Rivera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dynamite defends it well.
Dynamite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dynamite jabs Rivera right on the nose. Rivera blinks but takes it well.
Dynamite cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Dynamite with a hook.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dynamite tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Dynamite dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Dynamite keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dynamite, as that shot connected.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Rivera has his takedown stuffed
and Dynamite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Dynamite scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Dynamite scores with a four punch combination!

Rivera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dynamite was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera throws a strike but Dynamite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mountain Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera wants to stand and escape but Dynamite is having none of it.
Dynamite is standing up over Rivera. Rivera looks to escape but Dynamite dives into side control.
Rivera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dynamite wants to stand but Rivera has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is looking for a sweep.
Rivera keeps trying to improve his position.
Dynamite wants to take a breather but Rivera manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dynamite.
Dynamite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the position.
Dynamite looking to pass the guard.
Black Dynamite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera pulls Dynamite in close to prevent any damage.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mountain Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dynamite leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Dynamite feints a jab promting Rivera to slip. Dynamite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rivera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dynamite is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dynamite lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dynamite works over Rivera's head and body with a nice combination.
Dynamite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Dynamite does it's job there.
Dynamite misses with a wild combination.
Rivera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dynamite is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Dynamite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dynamite, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Dynamite!
An intense looking Black Dynamite took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I tried to tell ya'll suckas - I'm supa bad, I'm outta sight, I'm that mean cat they call Black Dynamite!'.