PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Riggs (ranked 5205 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonh Sinimoy (ranked 3300 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinimoy has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jonh Sinimoy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leland Riggs's chin.

Riggs
vs
Sinimoy

184 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leland Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonh Sinimoy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Riggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinimoy smiles and moves away.

Riggs has managed to clinch.

Sinimoy tightens his grip and picks Riggs up, before dumping him to the ground. Riggs manages to land in guard.

Riggs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sinimoy looks winded!

Riggs pulls Sinimoy into guard.
Riggs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Riggs is adopting a defensive guard.

Riggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinimoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sinimoy has managed to get both his arms back between Riggs's legs - danger averted.

Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinimoy defends well.
Riggs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Riggs working a defensive guard here.

Riggs is looking for a triangle but Sinimoy pushes his legs off easily.

Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sinimoy passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sinimoy is staying tight to Riggs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Riggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinimoy pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riggs actively working from the bottom here.
Riggs keeping hold of Sinimoy's head, controlling as best he can.
Riggs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Riggs pushes Sinimoy off looking to stand but Sinimoy dives back in and keeps control.
Sinimoy is trying to control. Riggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Riggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinimoy pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Riggs moves into the clinch.

Sinimoy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Riggs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sinimoy keeps control of the position as Riggs tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sinimoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Riggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riggs drives through and clinches with Sinimoy against the cage.

Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Riggs misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riggs.
Riggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sinimoy is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riggs clinches up with Sinimoy and pushes him back against the cage.

Riggs jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs striking off his back.

Riggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinimoy is aware though and is defending well.
Riggs is controlling Sinimoy's posture.
Sinimoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Riggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Riggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinimoy is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sinimoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Riggs controlling the position.
Riggs striking from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Riggs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sinimoy sprawls well initially but Riggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riggs in particular looking to stall.
Riggs working over Sinimoy with some ground and pound. Sinimoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riggs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Riggs decides to return to a standing position.

Riggs clinches up with Sinimoy and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sinimoy to keep the fight standing.

Riggs jumps into guard, dragging Sinimoy to the mat.
Sinimoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs trying to keep a closed guard but Sinimoy is proving a slippery customer.
Leland Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Riggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riggs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Riggs dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sinimoy throws a sloppy head kick
and Riggs counters with a series of strikes. Sinimoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riggs lands a head kick. Sinimoy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sinimoy wants to clinch up but Riggs keeps it at a distance.
Riggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Riggs moves into the clinch.

Riggs decides to pull guard.
Sinimoy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riggs is proving hard to escape from.

Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs is pulling down on Sinimoy's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinimoy defends well.
Riggs striking off his back but it's not causing Sinimoy any problems.

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.
Sinimoy wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Riggs controlling Sinimoy's posture.
Sinimoy won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Riggs trying to strike off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Riggs.
Riggs working the ground and pound.
Sinimoy is trying to control Riggs's posture but Riggs avoids it.
Riggs cracks Sinimoy with a big right hand but Sinimoy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sinimoy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Riggs connects with a decent elbow.
Riggs is working Sinimoy over with some ground and pound from side control.

Riggs stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Riggs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sinimoy quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinimoy is looking to improve his position.
Riggs tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Riggs winds up and cracks Sinimoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Riggs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sinimoy is just riding it out for now. Riggs eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs wants to stand but Sinimoy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leland Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Riggs!