PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RiiP RiiNG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flenderson
vs
RiiNG

195 cm
18
274 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Flenderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, RiiP RiiNG!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RiiNG tries to clinch there but Flenderson circles away.
RiiNG shoots for a double leg takedown but Flenderson sprawls well. He's pushed RiiNG's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flenderson shoots for a takedown but RiiNG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flenderson, right into the meat.
RiiP RiiNG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flenderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by RiiNG.

It looks like Toby Flenderson has been cut.
RiiNG blocks a head kick by Flenderson.
Flenderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flenderson with a poor takedown

and RiiNG counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flenderson won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Flenderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flenderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked RiiNG off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
RiiNG trying to control the action but Flenderson just sinks the hooks in.

Flenderson working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RiiNG trying to control the hands but Flenderson breaks the grip.
RiiNG is really stuck here.
Flenderson biding his time, looking for the opening.

Flenderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. RiiNG defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
RiiNG tries to break free.
RiiNG looks gassed!
Will Flenderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Flenderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but RiiNG has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Flenderson lands punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson keeps control of the position as RiiNG tries to break free.

Flenderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Flenderson tightening his grip on RiiNG, looking for the choke.

Flenderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Flenderson looking for the choke but no joy.
RiiNG is in bad spot here.

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

RiiNG fending off the submission attempt from Flenderson.

RiiNG is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flenderson gets his way!
RiiNG wants to get back to his feet.
RiiNG can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

RiiNG preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flenderson.

Flenderson tightening his grip on RiiNG, looking for the choke.

Flenderson working for the choke.
RiiNG wants to control his opponent's hands but Flenderson gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Flenderson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. RiiNG is defending well though. Flenderson let's go of the attempt for now.
Flenderson is trying to stick to RiiNG's back but RiiNG is turning into Flenderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flenderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by RiiNG.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Flenderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

RiiNG shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flenderson but Flenderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flenderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and RiiNG counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flenderson's guard now.

Flenderson has his foot on RiiNG's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. RiiNG works his way back into a safe position though.
RiiNG works over Flenderson with some ground and pound from guard.
RiiNG with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flenderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flenderson is looking for a triangle but RiiNG pushes his legs off easily.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RiiNG is looking to work some ground and pound but Flenderson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flenderson looking for a guillotine here but RiiNG defends easily.

RiiNG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
RiiNG goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
RiiNG gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Flenderson counters with a single leg into guard. RiiNG didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RiiNG keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass.
RiiNG is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toby Flenderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson passes into half guard.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but RiiNG is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flenderson throwing shots but RiiNG is blocking nicely.
RiiNG wants to get back to his feet.

Flenderson wants to work for an arm triangle but RiiNG is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
RiiNG tries to kick Flenderson off but Flenderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flenderson wants to control but RiiNG is keeping him busy.
Flenderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Flenderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson trying to control from half guard but RiiNG is working away.
RiiNG wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson passes to side control.

Flenderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
RiiNG is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on RiiNG's face as Flenderson controls the position.

Flenderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RiiNG has escaped the position, nice work there.
RiiNG manages to get back to half guard.
Flenderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RiiNG keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Flenderson is looking for a kimura here.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but RiiNG is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RiiNG is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Flenderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

RiiNG swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flenderson slips a jab and a cross from RiiNG.
RiiNG misses with the combination.
Flenderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RiiNG.
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson fails to land the takedown.
Flenderson swats away the attempt to clinch by RiiNG.
RiiNG takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Flenderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RiiNG misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flenderson misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Flenderson misses
and RiiNG counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
RiiP RiiNG is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flenderson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and RiiNG counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flenderson won't be happy with that.
RiiNG working the head with strikes.
RiiNG lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson gets back to half guard.
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
RiiNG is trying to control the action in half guard but Flenderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Flenderson actively working from the bottom here.
RiiNG takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Flenderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Flenderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

RiiNG shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than RiiNG was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flenderson is desperately trying to improve his position but RiiNG has a good base and remains in mount.
RiiNG landing punches.
RiiNG blocks Flenderson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flenderson tries to lock up and control but RiiNG gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flenderson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Flenderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because RiiNG is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is desperately trying to improve his position but RiiNG has a good base and remains in mount.
RiiNG landing strikes from the mount.
Flenderson tries to hold on but RiiNG pushes him away.
Flenderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
RiiNG scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flenderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flenderson wants to hold on but RiiNG pushes him away.
The referee warns Flenderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
RiiNG prevents Flenderson from getting the reversal.
RiiNG avoids the attempt from Flenderson to control.
BOOM! RiiNG connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RiiP RiiNG really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson'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.

RiiNG darts in and clinches Flenderson up against the cage.
Flenderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as RiiNG walks away with a smile on his face. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a two punch combo.
Flenderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Toby Flenderson's cut is getting worse.

Flenderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

RiiNG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson works his way into side control.

Flenderson is trying to get an arm triangle but RiiNG is defending well.
RiiNG is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if RiiNG can do anything to dispel that myth.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flenderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RiiNG has escaped the position, nice work there.
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RiiNG is looking for a sweep.

Flenderson tries for a kimura but RiiNG is defending well.

Flenderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flenderson tries to advance position but instead RiiNG slips a leg back in to half guard.

That's two 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.
Flenderson uses his free foot to push down on RiiNG's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for RiiNG.
Flenderson looking to finish with strikes here!
Flenderson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
RiiNG tries to escape the position.

Flenderson looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flenderson is hanging on to RiiNG's back as he tries to escape.

Flenderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Flenderson tries to get the hooks in deep but RiiNG pushed the leg off.
RiiNG tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Flenderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Flenderson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Flenderson!
Toby Flenderson retains his super heavyweight title!