PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Riverson (ranked 1953 p4p, 24278 weight class) and Alice Wonderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riverson's entrance music is J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle. A fine choice. John Riverson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Riverson
vs
Wonderland

225 cm
42
296
21 - 30 - 0

225 cm
19
300
5 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alice Wonderland!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wonderland tries to sprawl out of it but Riverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wonderland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Riverson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wonderland was covering up waiting for the punch and Riverson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Riverson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riverson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riverson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riverson won't allow Wonderland to get back to his feet.
Wonderland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riverson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riverson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Riverson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Riverson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riverson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wonderland actively working from the bottom here.
Wonderland wants to control but Riverson is keeping busy.

Riverson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Riverson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wonderland is defending against the submission attempts here by Riverson.

Riverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wonderland defends it well.

Riverson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Riverson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland wants to get back to his feet.

Riverson seems to be looking for submissions.

Riverson is working for a submission of some sort.

Riverson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wonderland sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riverson seems to be working for a kimura but Wonderland defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wonderland is just riding it out for now. Riverson eventually gives up the hold.

Riverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wonderland has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wonderland is defending against the submission attempts here by Riverson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonderland pushes Riverson off looking to stand but Riverson dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Riverson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Riverson shoots in for a double leg but Wonderland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riverson shoots in for a double leg but Wonderland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Riverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Riverson.
Wonderland tries a quick counter leg kick but Riverson is wise to it.
Wonderland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riverson.
Riverson leaves Wonderland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riverson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverson shoots in but Wonderland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Wonderland responds with a good body kick, but Riverson manages to step out the way in time.
Riverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonderland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riverson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wonderland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonderland shoots in looking for a takedown. Riverson tries to sprawl out of it but Wonderland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riverson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Riverson shoots in and gets a takedown into Wonderland's guard.

Riverson drops back looking for a leg! Wonderland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wonderland manages to kick Riverson off! Riverson jumps back into Wonderland's guard.
Riverson won't allow Wonderland to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wonderland can do anything to dispel that myth.

Riverson has gone for a leg lock! Wonderland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riverson's guard.

Riverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wonderland manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riverson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wonderland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wonderland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wonderland!

Riverson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Riverson manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Riverson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wonderland throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Riverson's body to avoid the submission. Riverson has instead reached around Wonderland's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Riverson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Riverson!
John Riverson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.