PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Gedewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Gedewell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rivera
vs
Gedewell

197 cm
45
274 lbs
29 - 80 - 0

193 cm
21
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 29 - 80 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Gedewell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera darts in trying to clinch
and Gedewell counters with a left and a right that stings Rivera.

Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Gedewell. Gedewell maintains the clinch.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.
Rivera is trying to drag Gedewell to the mat but Gedewell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gedewell managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gedewell jumps into guard, dragging Rivera to the mat.
Rivera with a nice head shot there.
Gedewell pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
Rivera prevents Gedewell from getting back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov MMA Gym inform us that Gedewell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gedewell wants to sweep but no luck.
Gedewell wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gedewell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gedewell wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gedewell managing to control the position.
Rivera won't allow Gedewell to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gedewell defends well and Rivera ends up having to push Gedewell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gedewell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Gedewell has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gedewell avoiding damage.
Gedewell prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Gedewell avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Gedewell.
Rivera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gedewell after a bit of a struggle.
Gedewell managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Gedewell lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gedewell avoids it.
Gedewell stalling the fight.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gedewell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gedewell throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gedewell goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Gedewell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gedewell's waist but Gedewell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side.

Gedewell rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Gedewell pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera can't get the takedown.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Gedewell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gedewell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gedewell walks away with a smile on his face. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gedewell tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gedewell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gedewell to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gedewell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gedewell scores with a hook to the body.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gedewell is defending well for now.
Gedewell is trying to force a seperation but Rivera has the dominant position.
Rivera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gedewell after a bit of a struggle.
Gedewell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rivera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gedewell smiles and moves away.

Gedewell clinches.
Gedewell digs a right hand underneath Rivera's ribcage. Rivera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but Gedewell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Gedewell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gedewell gets control of Rivera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gedewell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gedewell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gedewell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gedewell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gedewell's head.
Gedewell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivera is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gedewell clinches with his opponent.
Gedewell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gedewell.
Gedewell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Gedewell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gedewell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gedewell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gedewell wants to stand and escape but instead Rivera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gedewell has control of Rivera's left arm, preventing Rivera from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Gedewell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gedewell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gedewell trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
Rivera is fighting to break Gedewell's control of his arms but Gedewell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gedewell keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gedewell has his hands on Rivera's head, controlling the position.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gedewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gedewell wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gedewell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Gedewell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gedewell is in Rivera's guard.

Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Gedewell sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gedewell lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gedewell misses with a double jab.
Rivera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gedewell manages to circle out of the way.

Gedewell closes the distance and pushes Rivera back into the cage.
Rivera tries to stall but Gedewell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Gedewell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Gedewell. Gedewell maintains the clinch.
Gedewell is working Rivera over against the cage.
Gedewell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.

Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gedewell shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gedewell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Gedewell stalls from top position.

Gedewell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Gedewell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gedewell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rivera closes the distance but Gedewell moves to the side
and Gedewell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gedewell as he avoids it easily.
Gedewell is looking for the big counter here.

Gedewell dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gedewell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gedewell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gedewell stopping the sweep attempt from Rivera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gedewell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rivera is pulling down on Gedewell's head. It's preventing any offense from Gedewell, at least for the moment.
Gedewell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gedewell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Gedewell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gedewell forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
Rivera jumps guard but Gedewell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gedewell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gedewell.

Gedewell manages to pull guard.
Gedewell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera postures up in Gedewell's guard and throws a big left but Gedewell blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Gedewell's brow.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gedewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gedewell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gedewell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
As Gedewell tries to get set, Rivera tries to push him back and clinch up but Gedewell manages to avoid the attempt.

Gedewell drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gedewell.

Gedewell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mountain Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gedewell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivera is trying to defend but Gedewell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gedewell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gedewell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivera gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gedewell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Gedewell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gedewell 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Gedewell!